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Classic car facts for kids

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1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air Coupe (32473668070)
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

A classic car is an older automobile, generally one that is at least 25 years old. Classic cars are often very valuable to collectors, and may sell for many times their original factory price, especially if they have been well-maintained and have low mileage. Iconic cars that are less than 25 years old and may become classics are referred to as future classics. Classic cars are often not recommended as a daily driver. Replacement parts may be hard to find, and most classic cars lack safety features found in modern cars such as airbags and crumple zones. Contrary to popular belief, classic cars are structurally weaker than modern cars and will not hold up as well in a crash.

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  • Classics in museum

    Classics in an American car museum

  • 1932 Nash Advanced Eight 4-door convertible (CCCA Full Classic) at 2015 AACA Eastern Regional Fall Meet 02of17

    1932 Nash Advanced Eight - a CCCA "Full Classic" car

  • Bundesarchiv Bild 102-10248, Mecklenburg, Autounglück

    Car accident in 1930

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Automóvil clásico para niños

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