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It may be difficult to believe that the car your family owned while you were young could be classified as an antique now. The Volkswagen bugs of the 70s, those long, bread-loaf shaped vans, and the muscle cars preferred by the Starskys and Hutches of the world are now considered vintage treasures. Seems like yesterday we played in the back seat, and collected replica Hot Wheels models of them!

One thing to note about such automobiles, too, is that many are still found in good working condition. With automotive engineering so different today than back in "the day," you'll find there is durability among certain makes and models, and if you're feeling nostalgic you may consider reliving your youth by investing in your dream vintage car. Before you do, however, it's important to take note of a few things before you commit to buying:

1) Car History. With a car that's been around 25 or more years, it definitely has a longer history than the gently pre-owned convertible on the used car lot. Find out from the owner everything you can about the car - who owned it previously, was it kept in a garage, and where it was driven.

2) Parts. Old cars are likely to have new parts installed to keep them moving. Vintage car owners keep autos for different reasons - use or just for show - so you'll want to know if any enhancements were done to it that might affect your reasons for buying.

3) Paint. Does the car need new paint? Does the car not have its original scheme? If you're looking for a car to fix yourself, this might not be an issue, but if you want something already restored to its original glory find out if a paint job is necessary and if the owner will handle it.

4) True Age. Are you buying a genuine antique, or a car made to look like one? You'll be surprised to learn that some vintage cars aren't what they are advertised to be.

5) Availability of Parts. If a specific part is needed to help the car run, and you intend to drive the car, make sure you can find that part. Components to more obscure models may be sadly obsolete, so check ahead of time.

Buying the car of your youth is certain to stir happy recollections of family outings and other events. When you do buy that vintage car, take care to find out everything about it before you end up dealing with headaches that last longer than the memories.