{"id":235,"date":"2018-03-26T17:21:26","date_gmt":"2018-03-26T22:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contemporaryclassiccars.com\/?page_id=235"},"modified":"2020-07-23T17:08:36","modified_gmt":"2020-07-23T22:08:36","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/contemporaryclassiccars.com\/?page_id=235","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Questions You Should Ask Before Purchasing a Classic, Muscle or Exotic Car:<\/strong><\/p>\n

How do you intend to use your car<\/strong>?
\n-Some classics are for show, some for racing\u2014most aren\u2019t comfortable enough for driving.
\n-The Ravenhawk is intended for driving, with lots of space for your legs, as well as for luggage.
\n-Its \u201cwide body\u201d provides ample space for comfortable touring.
\n-The Ravenhawk is heavy enough, along with the positraction rear end and wide tires, to maintain traction under aggressive acceleration\u2014this dramatically reduces potential \u201cspin out\u201d that might occur with a high powered, light weight car.
\n-The Ravenhawk drives straight and easy on the highway for very happy touring, and is comfortable so your significant other will want to ride in it with you.
\n-The Ravenhawk is also beautiful enough to exhibit in a car show if you desire.<\/p>\n

Were you thinking about a restoration?<\/strong>
\n-The Ravenhawk is not a restoration, nor a replica of some other car.
\n-It is a completely new design using proven components.
\n-You can have an \u201coriginal\u201d without having to deal with grease or rust!<\/p>\n

Does it have power steering?<\/strong>
\n-Most classics don\u2019t have power steering.
\n-The Ravenhawk has power rack and pinion steering.<\/p>\n

Are the seats adjustable?<\/strong>
\n-Most classics have fixed bench seats, or at best small bucket seats that have a very limited adjustment range.
\n-Both Ravenhawk bucket seats are 6 way power adjustable and the steering wheel has tilt capability.
\n-The passenger seat is adjustable separately from the driver\u2019s seat.
\n-The seats are comfortable and big enough to accommodate a large person.
\n-The seat height from the floor is comfortable so you aren\u2019t leaning back, without sacrificing headroom, and your knees aren\u2019t up to your chin.
\n-Ravenhawk\u2019s seat height from the ground makes for easy entry, and you don\u2019t have to lift your legs over a high or wide threshold.
\n-There is also space behind the seats for storage (seats also fold forward).<\/p>\n

Does the car have shoulder harnesses?<\/strong>
\n-Most classics cars don\u2019t have the capability for shoulder harnesses, only seat belts.
\n-The Ravenhawk has three point, frame mounted and retractable shoulder harnesses for each seat.<\/p>\n

How about windshield wipers, as well as a windshield large enough to see out of?<\/strong>
\n-Some replica classic cars use Plexiglas for their windshield. This is very likely to end up being scratched from cleaning, and will not work with windshield wipers.
\n-A modified classic with a \u201cchopped\u201d top can be very difficult to see out of, as well as being difficult to replace the windshield or door glass.
\n-The Ravenhawk windshield is made of safety glass, is the size of a production car, and a replacement can be purchased at your local automotive glass dealer.
\n-The windshield wiper blades are standard full size, with intermittent speed settings.
\n-The rear window is also glass, as well as being heated.<\/p>\n

How will you obtain a replacement windshield or door glass if needed in the future?<\/strong>
\n-The Ravenhawk windshield and door glass are production items that are readily available from your local automotive glass replacement dealer.<\/p>\n

Does it have outside rear view mirrors, and are they adjustable?<\/strong>
\n-Most classics have very small outside rear view mirrors (or perhaps only one for the driver).
\n-Ravenhawk\u2019s outside rear view mirrors (one on each side) are power adjustable from the driver\u2019s seat, and they are also heated!
\n-The outside mirrors are production items that are readily available from your automobile dealer if a replacement is needed.
\n-Also each sunvisor has lighted vanity mirrors.<\/p>\n

Is there room for air conditioning, glove box, various controls and the instrumentation you want? How about a center arm rest?<\/strong>
\n-Some classics have very limited space both in the dash for controls and instrumentation, and have the heat & air conditioner under the dash, with no space for a glove box or armrest.
\n-This is no problem with the Ravenhawk as the dash is very large.
\n-The center console offers additional space for controls.
\n-The large, solenoid operated, locking console \/ glove box and arm rest is very convenient.<\/p>\n

Does the hood have a safety catch?<\/strong>
\n-The hood on some classics pivot from the side(s). This requires two separate manual steps: one to open, and one to latch the hood. There is no safety catch if the latch is inadvertently left unlatched!
\n-The Ravenhawk hood is a \u201cclam shell\u201d design that opens from the windshield side.
\n-With the hinge at the front, there is no need for a safety latch, as the hood will not blow open even if it wasn\u2019t satisfactorily latched.
\n-We do utilize two latches on the hood, one on each rear corner, with one handle that automatically goes back to the latched position.<\/p>\n

How large is the trunk?<\/strong>
\n-Some classic and exotic car trunks are very small and share space with the battery and\/or fuel tank.
\n-The Ravenhawk has a large trunk for two sets of golf clubs as well as luggage, even with the top down.
\n-The trunk floor is flat which makes it easy to position luggage.<\/p>\n

Where is the gas tank and filler located?<\/strong>
\n-Many classics have their gas tank and filler located in the trunk.
\n-This makes the outside of the car cleaner; however consider the consequences of spilling gas on your carpet (or luggage) when refueling, and the possibility of getting the gas tank pushed into the cockpit in the event of a rear end crash.
\n-Ravenhawk\u2019s gas tank is located in front of the differential and underneath the trunk’s steel floor.
\n-The filler is behind a solenoid latched outside door. This keeps gas fumes out of the cockpit and trunk space, and provides a clean appearance.<\/p>\n

What does the third brake light look like?<\/strong>
\n-The third brake light on some classics looks like an after thought add-on.
\n-Ravenhawk\u2019s is a production LED design that is artfully fitted into a beautifully sculpted recess.<\/p>\n

Are you thinking about a removable hard top?<\/strong>
\n-These look nice; however you\u2019ll need a place to store it, as well as some type of help to remove\/reinstall it.
\n-Also what do you do with it when you are on a trip away from home in beautiful \u201ctop down\u201d weather?
\n-The Ravenhawk\u2019s convertible top is easily stowed, is out of sight with a hard tonneau cover, with little impact on luggage space when the top is down.<\/p>\n

With electric doors, how do you get in when the battery goes dead?<\/strong>
\n-With most classics you are stuck with trying to open a door using a stiff wire around the glass.
\n-Your Ravenhawk keyless entry has an external key slot where you use your ignition key to manually open a door.<\/p>\n

Differences from other exotic cars<\/strong>
\n-Your Ravenhawk is unique and easily recognizable from look-a-like exotics, production muscle cars or other classics. Some different models even look like each other!
\n-The V8 exhaust rumble and acceleration of the Ravenhawk is unmistaken\u2014true American performance.
\n-Did you know that some exotics require a several thousand dollar check up at 10,000 miles, plus expensive periodic maintenance checks! Where does one find an exotic dealer for service?
\n-The Ravenhawk can be serviced at your local dealer (same company as the engine type) with no required check ups, just normal maintenance.
\n-Cars with gull wing doors may have a wide door threshold that you have to slide across and lift your legs over as well.
\n-Gull wing and scissor doors make it difficult to get into and out of the car.
\n-You may not be able to open a gull wing door in a normal garage or parking lot due to needing exgtra space beside the car for clearance. You may also need additonal ceiling clarance.
\n-Scissor doors can be hard on finger nails and fingers!
\n-Some exotics are so low to the ground that they are very difficult to get into or out of.
\n-Ravenhawk\u2019s seat height from the ground makes for easy entry, and you don\u2019t have to lift your legs over a high threshold.
\n-Does the retractable top allow enough space for golf clubs? Will your golfing buddy have to hold both his and your set of clubs in his lap?
\n-The Ravenhawk trunk is large enough to hold two sets of golf clubs and suit cases, even with the top down.<\/p>\n

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