Yes, the beauty of a Buick Wildcat is timeless, but like other car models, it is not exempt from aging. If you are a Wildcat owner, you would know that cars like this are way past their prime and that a lot of your love and attention is needed to restore them to their former glory. Check out some of the golden rules to follow to keep your classic Buick from showing its age:

Your classic Buick deserves only the best: a spacious garage or storage facility that is dry and free from damp. Because they are made of metal and chrome, old vehicles, such as the Wildcat, are prone to rust and corrosion especially during cool and wet weather. You might want to consider using a storage bubble or a dehumidifier to ensure optimum storage conditions for your car.

When it comes to caring for classic vehicles like the Buick Wildcat, it's not a "one-product-fits-all" situation—you can't expect the same product you use for your everyday car to work on your vintage ride.

For example, unlike modern cars, classic cars have a non-pressurized cooling system that tends to boil and overflow when it gets too hot. You would have to pour water into the radiator to cool it down, but water usually contains minerals that can be harmful to the vehicle. This means you would have to find a different coolant—one that is waterless so it will not corrode your engine and one that doesn't boil up to 375 degrees Fahrenheit so your car would not be at risk of overheating.

Finding the right products might be challenging and expensive, but it is worth it because it will surely prolong the life of your Wildcat.

Where's the fun in owning a Wildcat and not being able to drive it? Start up your classic vehicle regularly; let it reach normal running temperature before switching it off. You would do more good for your car if you drive it a few miles to make sure its brakes, clutches, and hydraulics are working fine.

Although installing this on your vehicle might require a bit of an effort, such as modifying your driveshaft to accommodate the rotor assembly, induction braking helps you prevent early wear and tear on your Buick's brake parts. Unlike typical brakes, it dissipates the heat produced when braking, producing virtually no friction. It will surely improve the brake responsiveness and drive quality of the Wildcat.

Make sure the fluids, not just the oil and water but also the brake and clutch fluids, are topped up. You should also get the brakes, steering, suspension, and tires checked out. It would be advisable to take the car to a specialist dealer who can give a stamp in the Buick Wildcat's service book, so you can leverage it when negotiating the price of your car should you decide to sell it in the future.

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