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A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Classic Car Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Mark Purtell that was originally posted on artofmanliness.com.  Many men have the classic car bug hit them at some point in life. Maybe they want that car they dreamed about in high school (or actually drove, and still miss). For others, it’s the idea of taking a rundown classic and restoring it to mint condition. Some guys just like buying investment-grade cars with hopes of profiting off them in the future. No matter what your reasoning for wanting a vintage automobile, before you buy one on a whim, let’s dig into the reasons you might buy a vintage car, along with developing a plan for getting the best car for your budget and lifestyle. Why Are You Buying a Vintage Auto? As noted above, people buy vintage vehicles for all kinds of reasons, and being ... read more

5 Tips for Finding a Mechanic You Can Trust Original story on Wheels.ca By Greg Lehman If you’re not lucky enough to be related to a mechanic, it might seem like a daunting task to find one you can trust. Many people—myself included—don’t have the in depth automotive knowledge necessary to fix a car on their own. This makes finding a reliable and trustworthy mechanic even more important. You’ll want to find someone who has your best interests in mind and won’t try to make a quick buck off your lack of expertise.My dad was a mechanic, so for me, finding reliable advice and honest quotes was—and still is—rather easy. I talked to my dad and polled a few friends on social media to ask for their advice on finding a trustworthy mechanic. Here’s a short list of things you can try to help you find a good mechanic and to developing a long relationship with. 1. Ask Friends Post a q ... read more

Dale Adams Private Showing of the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Some days we love our job much more than others, this was the case not long ago when we were invited to an exclusive up close and personal showing of the new 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 in Las Vegas, Nevada. As one of only 4 official Shelby mod shops in Canada we make sure we are ready for everything Shelby, and this major enhancement release of the 2020 GT500 is nothing to be trifled with. This is a serious upgrade in power, and an even more serious upgrade in handling and traction. Ford is eyeing up the Camaro ZL1 for speed and handling and this is a serious step towards that title. Others have broken down the specs for us. Be sure to check out these links: 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500: All the Engineering Details by Road & Track ... read more