Automobiles

Resources covering do-it-yourself care and maintenance of all types of self-propelled passenger vehicles.

Sub-headings:

Antique & Classic Cars

Information about collecting and maintaining self-propelled passenger vehicles more than 25 years old.

Resources in this category:

American Truck Historical Society
http://www.aths.org/

"The American Truck Historical Society is dedicated to the collection and preservation of the dynamic history of trucks, the trucking industry, and its pioneers. This includes information, photographs, artifact, and other relevant materials related to the origin, development, and progress of the trucking industry in North America. Our Web site contains many pictures of old trucks and detailed information about ATHS, its origins, and its archives. Sample stories from Wheels of Time are available online, along with a classified ad listing of old trucks and related parts and memorabilia. We also offer a bulletin board style discussion page, a calendar of events which lists truck shows around the country, and a list of local chapters. An index of articles that have been printed in Wheels of Time is also available, offering sources of hard-to-find information on rare vehicles."

Cadillac LaSalle Club
http://www.cadillaclasalleclub.org/

"The Cadillac LaSalle Club, Inc. was formed for the express purpose of encouraging automobile enthusiasts to band together for mutual interests in the preservation, restoration, and enjoyment of Cadillac and LaSalle cars. The Club recognizes Cadillac and LaSalle automobiles from 1902 through current models. Ownership is not a membership requirement." A highlight of this site is the Cadillac Database, a compilation of information about pre-1970 Cadillacs. The site also includes information on membership, a calendar of events, and links to affiliated clubs.

Classic Car Club of America
http://www.classiccarclub.org/

"CCCA is dedicated to the collecting, preservation and enjoyment of the world's finest automobiles which were manufactured from 1925 through 1948. As a group, they represent the pinnacle of engineering, styling and design for their era. While it is desirable to have a sincere interest in these fine automobiles, it is not a requirement to own a Full Classic™ or Modified Classic Car™ to enjoy membership in the Club." Included in the website is the proper definition of the oft-misapplied moniker "classic car."

The Harley Hummer Club
http://www.harleyhummerclub.org/

"The Harley Hummer Club, Inc. is an organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the American-made Harley-Davidson lightweight motorcycle." Site includes a short history of the Hummer, information on models and how to restore them, pictures of members bikes, historical advertisements and dealer's pamphlets, and a Hummer exchange for information and parts.

Lambda Car Club International
http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=lambdacarclub

"Gay and lesbian auto club." Website includes membership & chapter information, and auto galleries.

The National DeSoto Club
http://www.desoto.org/index.php?module=ContentExpress&func=d...

"The National DeSoto Club, Inc is a not for profit corporation dedicated to the promotion and restoration of the DeSoto automobile. Homepage DeSoto includes a history of the DeSoto automobile, special photo exhibits, selected articles from 'DeSoto Adventures' and membership as well as contact information for the National DeSoto Club, Inc."

Vintage Chevrolet Club of America
http://www.vcca.org/

"Organization for the preservation and restoration of old Chevrolet cars and trucks. The membership has available to it the many years of experience with Chevrolets of fellow enthusiasts and technical advisors who specialize in particular model years." Site includes selected articles from their national magazine, upcoming events, a directory of technical advisors (members who have in-depth knowledge about specific models), and links to related sites.