Antique Cars

Ron Kowalke is the editor and pricing analyst of Old Cars Price Guide Magazine and the technical and auction editor for Old Cars Weekly magazine. He has more than 20 years experience and is an established authority on collector car pricing and condition grading.

Ron Kowalke is the Auction and Technical Editor for Old Cars Weekly, a weekly periodical for vintage car enthusiasts from Krause Publications. The Magazine has a circulation of 50,000 and an estimated readership of 150,000 to 175,000. Kowalke is also the pricing analyst and editor of Old Car Price Guide, a bi-monthly publication from Old Cars Weekly.

Eric Bradley is the editor of Antique Trader magazine, AntiqueTrader.com and the Antique Trader Blog.

In addition to writing hundreds of articles on antiques, collecting, and the trade, Bradley served as producer of the Atlantique City Antiques Show and is a lifelong student of antiques. Possessing a passion for country auctions and outdoor shows, Bradley is an avid American art pottery, WWII homefront collectibles, and folk art enthusiast.

Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles 2012 Price Guide, 28th Edition, is his first book.

In today's market, Businessweek recently remarked, "it's hard to get hurt buying a good collector car. If you do your homework, buy the right car, and enjoy it sensibly, you'll maximize the return on your investment." This book is aimed at making just such a rewarding purchase possible. For anyone considering buying a collector car, whether for profit or pleasure, veteran appraiser and restorer Steve Linden clearly outlines the pitfalls to avoid, rules to follow, factors to consider, and terms and procedures to know. His book provides an introduction to the process of buying a collector car, with sections looking at the special issues that arise before, during, and after a purchase, as well as a chapter devoted to general questions.

Choosing and locating the right model, budgeting, purchasing at auctions (on-line, local, and out-of-state), insuring, restoring, and maintaining; Linden addresses all of these topics in an expert and accessible way. His book also contains helpful checklists--covering questions for sellers, documentation, and inspections--as well as a glossary and a complete appendix of resources. The result is a unique and invaluable reference, one that no prospective collector should be without.

For a decade, Tom Brownell’s How to Restore Your Collector Car has been the ultimate guide for collector car owners looking to turn a beloved but neglected classic into a traffic-stopping collector car. In this new edition, Brownell and co-author Jason Scott provide a wealth of updated information on the subject, including guides to later domestic and foreign models, new techniques and products, as well as recently passed laws governing modifications and environmental considerations. This is the book that guides experts and novices alike through every step of the automotive restoration process. Setting up your workspace, purchasing (or renting) the right tools, are covered—as well as numerous tips and techniques for restoring bodies, paint, engines, drivelines, suspension systems, upholstery, glass, brakes, and wheels—in short, everything you need to know about restoring a classic car to its original glory.

Karen O'Brien is the toy book editor for Krause Publications. A lifelong toy collector, her varied collection includes Tonka dump trucks, promos, model kits, assorted 1:43 cars and the Corgi Batmobile that started it all. She is also editor of Warman's[registered] Toys Field Guide, 2004 Toys & Prices, Classic Matchbox and Standard Catalog of[registered] Farm Toys.

Dennis Adler is the editor in chief of Car Collector Magazine and consultant/historian/author for four publishers and organizations, including senior contributing editor of The Star -- the offi cial publication of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America. He serves on the Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance Selection Committee and as a chief class judge at the Meadow Brook and Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. He is a noted portraitist of automotive collectors and their collections and is the author of twenty automotive books, including The Art of the Sports Car and The Art of the Automobile (Collins). He lives in western Pennsylvania.

Tom Benford is a freelance writer and editor specializing in automotive publishing with more than 20 books to his writing or editing credit. He is a frequent contributor to many automotive periodicals and his byline has appeared in Amtrak Express, Oui, Harley-Davidson Enthusiast, Lens, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and many regional newspapers and magazines. He is also a double-nominee for the 2003 International Automotive Media Awards.