Be careful what you wish for. In 1970 when I got out of the Marines and went back to college (i.e.: I didn’t have much money), I bought a red 1964 Mustang. I thought that it was so cool. Turns out it had been in a flood and eventually every component of it had to be replaced. The used car dealer who sold me this lemon was a friend of my folks from their church. Last holy roller I ever trusted.
Been feening for a ‘64 Olds Cutlass convertible ever since my friend’s dad bought one. My dad, bless his heart, bought more practical vehicles for a family of 5. My aunt, though, could fit a bunch of us in her Galaxie 500 convertible, it was the size of a small ocean liner.
Went with a friend who was looking to restore a vehicle a few years ago. He found a vehicle which was basically a carcass of the original. when asking about the price he was told based on the popularity of the car and future projections on a complete rebuild they wanted about 1/2 of that value about $30k.
Even as a teenager, working with my Dad on fixing cars, in an uninsulated garage, at night, bruising knuckles and the cursing … I still became an engineer, but never had a desire to restore cars.
Pharmakeus Ubik over 3 years ago
If you really want a money pit, buy a boat.
Daniel Verburg over 3 years ago
That is where the ratcheting wrenches come in.
PleaseStay6PixelsAway over 3 years ago
Be careful what you wish for. In 1970 when I got out of the Marines and went back to college (i.e.: I didn’t have much money), I bought a red 1964 Mustang. I thought that it was so cool. Turns out it had been in a flood and eventually every component of it had to be replaced. The used car dealer who sold me this lemon was a friend of my folks from their church. Last holy roller I ever trusted.
david_42 over 3 years ago
An ex-GF wanted me to restore her high-school Model A. A little research showed that it would cost about $15k and she’d have a $5,000 car.
mourdac Premium Member over 3 years ago
Been feening for a ‘64 Olds Cutlass convertible ever since my friend’s dad bought one. My dad, bless his heart, bought more practical vehicles for a family of 5. My aunt, though, could fit a bunch of us in her Galaxie 500 convertible, it was the size of a small ocean liner.
flying spaghetti monster over 3 years ago
Went with a friend who was looking to restore a vehicle a few years ago. He found a vehicle which was basically a carcass of the original. when asking about the price he was told based on the popularity of the car and future projections on a complete rebuild they wanted about 1/2 of that value about $30k.
Thinkingblade over 3 years ago
Even as a teenager, working with my Dad on fixing cars, in an uninsulated garage, at night, bruising knuckles and the cursing … I still became an engineer, but never had a desire to restore cars.