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Cars manufactured fifty years ago are called classic cars. There is no specific definition set for it as various manufacturers, reviewers, associations and clubs pet different concept about classic car. So the best way to explain a classic car is describing it as an old car. In other words, any old car is a classic car.

A classic car is characterized as a typical automobile shaped during the initial period of World War II just after the end of the Great Depression (1929). However, the era of classic cars is broadly categorized into the pre world war and the post world war eras. The appearance of the modern automobiles dates back to the 70s.

Before WW II, the most popular cars were the one that had inbuilt fenders and bodies were compact. However, during and after the war, sedan type cars with boots in rear gained popularity. As the war end was nearing, a new trend had hit the society. Cars like touring cars, phaetons and runabouts did not last long and were removed from the roads and that saw the end of year of classic car manufacture.

Gradually many new incorporations were made in the car body. Certain advancements in the field of technology took place. Some of these changes that came in this area were V8 flathead engine, front wheel transmission, all synchromesh gear box and many more. However, as the pre war era was closing, many car manufacturing companies were getting wiped out. It was so because some companies were taken over by the bigger names. This is a reason classic car is regarded as more expensive as well.

The list of these classic cars include names of Rolls Royce model Phantom III, Bugatti Type 57, Alvis Speed 25, Volksagen, Citroen Traction Avant, Alvis Speed Model 25 and Alvis Speed 20 and Ford V8.

The second phase of the classic car era began in the post war years. The war influenced the automobile industry to a great extent. The era of the super big gas gurgling giants were nearly phased out. This era saw the introduction of the sedans, coupes, grand tourers.

After the war many of the automobile giants felt the need for smaller family type cars. Cars like Ford Consul, Morris Minor and Rover P4 became very popular. The Volkswagen Beetle the largest sold car model till date became a hit in the European and US markets because of its compact size and shape. Beetle remained the largest sold car till the production was stopped in 2003.

The popularity of family cars also led to the introduction of many small manufactures from other countries too like Japan. In the later years, these small companies gained tremendous popularity in the US and European markets too. Spacious Mini Model of the British Motor Corporation gained popular as another small car in Europe. This particular small car model proved to be for the small European streets.

The sports car is another section which saw some changes. A classic car can be a sports car as well. Ferrari 250 series or Porsche's 356 Roadstar ruled the tracks and road of Europe.

Technical developments of classic car resulted in the form of inclusion of double wishbone suspension, uni-body shape; McPherson Strut suspension; twin V and boxer engines that took place in later years. To improve the performance of engines in terms of power and speed, upgradation and developments were also initiated from time to time.

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