We are looking for (young) ladies (and gentleman)!

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Many black and white photographs have been featured at PreWarCar.com. Also in our Friday Lady articles in the magazine, which are published every week. Unfortunately, some of the ladies might have passed away by now, and there are not yet that many "new photographs". A problem a lot of car clubs are facing at the moment. There is either a generation gap or there are very few youngsters involved in the club. Many are looking for a solution for rejuvenation. But solving this problem is easier said than done. Or is it not as complicated as we think?

Let`s start at the very first beginning. How do we get youngsters involved in the pre-war and classic car world? For most people who are not grown up with old cars, by this we mean people who did not have pre-war cars in their direct vicinity, old cars (seem to be) unattainable. Something you rarely see (daily basis), and if you are lucky you might find one during a (local) festival. Or of course, if you really look out for it and visit for instance a museum. If you would ask a random youngster on the street if they would like to learn how to drive a pre-war car or even join you for a ride. We are almost certain 99% would be very enthusiastic about this and happily accept your offer. Probably not only youngsters but for lets, for now, focus on men and women under the age of 30.

But now look at it from another angle, youngster who are grown up with cars. Isn`t it wonderful to have a shared passion? Some youngsters have very loving (grand)parents, aunts and uncles or neighbors who let them borrow and enjoy their precious pre-war car(s). As most of them are not in the financial position to own one themselves. But sometimes this simply is just not possible for various reasons, of which the insurance can be one of them. Let us ask you a couple of questions; Would you let a younger family member drive (one of) your pre-war(s)? And one of the youngers from the village? Can you please tell us in a comment below why you would, or prefer not to lend one of them your car?

What would happen if the “older generation” is not able to maintain and drive their pre-wars anymore? Will the cars be bought up by large collectors and be exhibited in a museum? Or get into the hands of a dealer, who will sell the car to someone else, who again can make many happy miles. It can end of course also completely different. That the car ends up in the back of a shed without being looked at anymore and totally forgotten about. Then year`s later we have another “barn find”. That would be such a shame from our point of view, which probably many agree with us. But what if we haven`t prepared the “next generation”?

Also, we from PreWarCar.com do our part and try to contribute to the solution to the aging problem. This we do by the means of young reporters and writers, features about youngsters and their beloved pre-war cars, collaborations with educational institutes, we organize rallies especially for youngsters, etc.. And did you know that the current CEO of PreWarCar.com and PostWarClassic.com is under 30?!

A little while ago, we received a message from Hoppy. She wrote us the following: Dear Reader, I seem to be one of a very few females involved with Vintage and Veteran cars. Being in my early twenties means most of my friends are out until 3 or 4 in the morning at clubs on a Saturday night, whereas I am probably more likely to be found under a car or out on a nighttime drive. Or if it’s the wee hours of the morning, then probably watching countless YouTube videos of people playing with cars, motorbikes, tractors - well pretty much anything with an engine (even steam), or raiding fathers library hoping to find a car book I haven’t read. Are there any other girls out there like me? Young people in general? Regards, Hoppy. She ended with; Young Pre-war Enthusiast.

We really hope ladies like Hoppy keep their interest in pre-wars. And together we are stronger! So do you have an idea how we can get more youngsters involved in pre-wars in general? Or do you have an idea what we can do as PreWarCar.com? Maybe you have a story yourself, know someone who would like to tell us more about their connection between per-wars and youngsters. Please leave a comment below or send an e-mail to [email protected].

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