Classic Car Adventures

On your marks. Get set. GO! The entry period for the 2012 Spring Thaw Classic Car Adventure is officially now open!

Previously, I posted about my four challenges with a major restoration. Today, I offer you three tips which should help you make it through your restoration job.

Typically, as I think about the Spring Thaw, I’m considering minor things to my Beetle such as adjusting the carbs, changing the brakes or building a new engine. Yes, that’s right, the minor things. This year, however, I find myself in much the same disaster as many of you, with a total and complete restoration [...]

At the end of each Spring Thaw, we select a lucky individual, team or group for the “Spirit of the Thaw” award. The award is for someone who best demonstrates who we are, and what we’re about. In 2011 the award was awarded to an individual who hadn’t even entered the event! Upon hearing about [...]

The much anticipated Fall Freeze is, regrettably, frozen for 2010. While the Classic Car Adventure’s offices have been a-buzz with planning, route ideas and excitement…it’s just not feasible for the 2010 season. Why, you might ask? Well, unfortunately Dave Hord is undergoing the surgeon’s knife about 4 months sooner then expected. “It’s true,” says Dave, [...]

Another new must-try event has been announced for the 2010 season. Inspired by the Spring Thaw, Jellybean Autocrafters will be hosting their Fall Colors tour October 1st-3rd.

We’re itching to meet up with our Classic Car friends again, and thought a morning drive would fit the bill nicely. We’re keeping it casual and fun, and thought we’d add a twist to help give you some inspiration this summer.