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Wilson Auto Repair’s Top 10 Classic Car Blog Posts

We strive to publish 2 articles per week here on the Wilson Auto Restoration Blog. This equates to hundreds of articles over the past few years. Here are the top 10 most popular blog posts of all time in case you missed any of them.

10. American Classic Cars in Cuba May Soon Be Available to Come Back Home
When many of us think of Cuba we often think of Cuban cigars, but there is a world of other potential treasures for classic car collectors as well. Now that the United States and Cuba are repairing their relationship, American classic car enthusiast are starting to wonder if they will soon be able to get their hands on the thousands of classics that are currently roaming the streets of Havana.
https://wilsonauto.com/american-classic-cars-cuba-may-soon-available-come-back-home/

9. Project Spotlight: 1972 Ford F100 Pickup (Second Generation)
Check out this classic truck restoration project done by Wilson Auto Repair. This 1972 Ford F100 has been in the same family for generations. Check out a string of images that showcase how this truck went from ordinary to extraordinary!
https://wilsonauto.com/project-spotlight-1972-ford-f100-pickup-second-generation/

8. Ultimate Classic Chevy Collection at the Hendrick Heritage Center
There are a lot of classic car and truck collections out there, but none quite like the one owned by the king of NASCAR, Rick Hendrick. Have a look and learn a little more about one of the greatest car collections the world has ever known!
https://wilsonauto.com/ultimate-classic-chevy-collection-hendrick-heritage-center/

7. Rust Removal Tips for Classic Car or Truck Restoration Projects
With any classic car or truck from decades past there is a great chance that rust will be present prior to restoration. In this article we have some great techniques to help you remove and even help prevent surface rust from returning to your classic project.
https://wilsonauto.com/rust-removal-tips-classic-car-truck-restoration-projects/

6. The Firebird Facts and Trans Am Truths
For years they have been accused as being copycat Camaros and there is a bit of truth to that. However the Firebird and Trans Am have managed to blaze their own trail through classic car history with many generations of Pontiac power. Read this article to discover their history.
https://wilsonauto.com/the-firebird-facts-and-trans-am-truths/

5. The 10 Greatest American Muscle Cars of All Time
This list is in no way an official list, but rather our top favorites. If you find we left out a car that should have made the cut, leave us a comment. We still think it is hard to argue our top 10 favorites.
https://wilsonauto.com/10-greatest-american-muscle-cars-time/

4. How to Wire a New Sound System in Your Classic Car
Installing a new audio system in your classic car or truck is usually a pretty straight forward job. Mount the stereo, wire up the power, the speakers and you’re done. While it can be that simple, to get the best audio quality out of your new sound system you are going to want to take a couple more measures and take your time to get that professional sound. Read the article to discover our tips and tricks.
https://wilsonauto.com/wire-new-sound-system-classic-car/

3. Legendary Eric Clapton’s Car Collection
Many of us dream of becoming a famous actor or musician. A life in the limelight surrounded by adoring fans and success. But what about those who have already reached stardom? What do they dream of becoming next? For legendary songwriter and rock guitarist Eric Clapton, it was a dream to become a collector of Ferrari classics.
https://wilsonauto.com/legendary-eric-claptons-car-collection/

2. TV’s Best Classic Car Restoration Shows
There are a number of television shows that are based on the love of car enthusiasts. As a matter of fact, Top Gear was at one time the most widely watched factual TV show in the world! They even have the Guinness World Record to prove it.

Here in the USA we have a number of shows dedicated to the automobile as well. The number of shows based solely on classic car restoration and customization has seen a considerable climb over the years. Here is a list of the top five we have our DVRs set to record.
https://wilsonauto.com/tvs-best-classic-car-restoration-shows/

1. The 10 Easiest Classic Cars to Restore
We are stoked that this article is number one! We hope it means there are a lot of people looking to get involved with a classic car restoration. With that said, we need to give you our explanation of “easiest cars to restore”. We aren’t referring to any actual work necessary to complete the restoration, but rather the time, money and efforts you will go through to get the car itself and acquire the new and replacement parts for the project.
https://wilsonauto.com/10-easiest-classic-cars-restore/