Saturday, May 28, 2011

Antique cars

An antique refers to an item that is old and has collectible value. It can be anything from paintings to sculptures, diaries to manuscripts. It might lend its collectible nature due to rarity, beauty or its history. Another item that is of immense value to antique collectors is automobiles.

Rare automobiles, or ones that won historic races, are of tremendous value to car aficionados and collectors alike. It is widely accepted that the Ferrari 250 GTO Short Wheelbase (SWB) is one of the most collectible vehicles in the present day and age. Another car that evokes passionate bidding among antique car collectors is the Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic Coupe. These cars can fetch well over 10 million dollars at auctions around the globe, and thus antique car dealing is something best left to the really loaded