Brass Era

This is an American term and generally refers to automobiles that were manufactured between 1896-1915. Known as the "Brass Era" because of the brass radiators, headlights, and other trim. They are also referred to as the “Horseless Carriages”.

Antique              

There are different definitions as to what defines an antique car. The Antique Car Club of America defines an antique car as any car over 25 years old. However, definitions for registration requirements vary from state to state. The antique car era includes the Brass era, Veteran era, and cars up to the 1930s. Later years are often referred to as Classic cars.

Classic

A Classic car is defined as an “older car” generally at least 25 years old. Most collectors also feel it must have historical  interest to be called a “Classic”. Historical interest is a very broad term, it can mean anything from a 50s Ford to a Chevy pickup. Today most all 50s, 60s, and 70s cars can be called classics. This is most evident at all the local car shows and the variety of cars that are on display.

Muscle Cars  

Muscle car is a category of high-performance classic American cars, The most popular were intermediate-sized cars with large displacement, high hp V8 engines. They were all rear-wheel drive, and most were versions of midsize family cars IE the GM A-body cars as well  as midsize and full-sized from Ford, Chrysler, and American Motors.