Table of Contents Your Practical Guide To Collecting What is a car collection? The world of car collecting Buying a collector car Collector car registration Collector car insurance Importing a collector car Meeting Federal smog and safety regulations State smog regulations State safety Inspections Getting It Running 2006 Featured Restorations Restoration Tips Troubleshooting (common problems) List of mechanics Map of US Index of area codes Conversion tables (weights & measures) Know your tires Antiques on the web What can you expect from the internet? Websites listed by marque and model Truck and tractor websites Automobilia websites Miniatures websites Vintage racing websites Clubs Clubs by marque Special-interest clubs Regional clubs Foreign clubs Museums Map of US museums USA Museums European Australian Other Professional Directory Accessories/Gadgets/Alarms Lights/Carburetors Car art Insurance Boats Panel Beating Racetracks and driving schools Inspections Documentation Exhaust Car experts Auctions Foreign auction societies Experts who assist auctioneers Automobile suppliers Hotels Miniatures Auto finders General mechanics Events by organizations Tools and special equipment Garages Tires Radiators Trailers Instrument repair Wheels Upholstery, car covers Miscellaneous internet German specialists American specialists English specialists Etceterini specialists French specialists Italian specialists Racing and sport specialists Specialists in all marques Suspension Coachwork restoration Mechanical restoration Metal restoration Trailer transportation.