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A history of the car is seen in many ways and many interests surrounding the vintage car, it is now in 2006 and has been for many years a highly potent interest with men and women.

Popularity
This is a huge interest through out the UK and the whole world preserving aged cars to their once former splendour to showing them in displays and at shows, this is enjoyed by vintage car owners and spectators.

Location
Some people keep their cars in specially heated garages, some are in special museums and some out on the roads being used today.

Age
The interest in Vintage Cars can start from a very young age from learning the different types of cars to their mechanics, there is no upper age limit.

Ability
It is sensible to have a general mechanics knowledge when repairing and preserving a Vintage Car, this can be through a manual or through a course.

Description
When we look back at how cars have evolved over the years, looking back at the first vehicles made brings a sense of nostalgia, most early cars were almost as sexy as the people who rode in them (though some would say sexier) with their running boards and sweeping lines to the very care of attention to detail, Vintage Cars whichever their make were generally a work of art. Today people enjoy restoring cars, showing them and even entering special car drives with them. Enjoyed by all.

Dedication
Some people take years carefully restoring a car to it's former glory, to working on it as a full time project, however you choose to restore is up to you. Some people also make it a mission to attend regular shows cataloging the cars and the time and place they have seen them.

Potential
Potential to take the high road in a beautiful piece of history, to joining a club and meeting new and like minded friends, to showing vehicles publicly.

Cost
Costs will vary greatly from purchasing your vehicle to the restoration itself, insurance is another area to consider.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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