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Antique Cars and Autos
This section provides access to the cars and
autos
Definition
of Antique
Cars and Autos
The description of 'antique cars' can really
vary depending on different sources.
There are terms given to vehicles which were built during
certain time frames. There are generally four groups, which
are, along with their definitions as follows:
Veteran
Era: the Veteran Era can be defined as the
time from when the first automobile was designed
and built, up until vehicles produced in the
year of 1890.
Brass Era:
the Brass Era can be defined as vehicles
produced between the years of 1890 to 1918. This
period was considered as the Horseless Carriage
era - gas, electric and steam motor vehicles.
Antique
Era: the Antique Era can be defined as
vehicles produced before the First World War, or
some believe the period ended in 1920. In the
United States of America, any car over 45 years
of age can generally be defined as an antique
car. The Veteran and Brass Era also enter the
Antique Era. Many Antique cars can only be seen
at car shows in this day and age. Most have been
restored and remain protected as they are
generally very valuable and collectable
vehicles.
Vintage
Era: The Vintage period began in 1919 and ended somewhere
between 1925 and 1939! In the United States of
America, some maintain 1925 marked the end of the Vintage
period as the
classic car era began taking over. In the United
Kingdom, they believe that 1930 was the
end of the Vintage era. There are some
sources who suggest that the beginning of WWII
was in fact the end of the Vintage Car
and Auto period.
The
History of Antique Cars and Autos
The era of antique cars made a huge impact on
the history of
the automobile industry. During these important
years, the automobile was invented, built, and
developments and improvements for a more
comfortable driving experience began. When the motorcar was first
invented, vehicles were
designed to travel across rough terrain as
concrete roads hadn't yet been created. The
World's first mile of concrete was built in 1909 by Horatio Earle,
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