4 Tips for Picking the Right Project Car
If you've been considering buying a project car, a quick and hasty purchase without proper research is not advisable. Choosing the right muscle car, vintage automobile or classic pickup truck is an important part of your decision making, but there are other factors to think about, too. Here are 4 tips for picking the right project car.
Make Sure the Car You Choose will Retain Value
Finding old cars for sale that need restoration won't be a problem. Finding old cars that hold their value or will significantly increase value after restoration is a whole different story. Some vehicles will never hold value worth your money put in no matter how carefully they're restored. Take time to do extensive research to determine which models are more valuable and don't impulsively settle on a particular model just because you're fond of it. A car with appreciation potential might cost more to buy, but it's important to remember that the cost of the car is only a small part of the total project cost.
Check into the Availability of Replacement Parts
A shortage of replacement parts can stop your project dead in its tracks. If you buy a car that is particularly rare, you may have a pretty hard time finding aftermarket replacement parts, and if you do, they may be extremely expensive. To ensure your project goes smoothly and stays on budget, it's a good idea to do some research before you buy that ride to make sure replacement parts won't be impossible to find.
Don't Choose Something that's Going to Drain Your Wallet
Regardless of the vehicle you buy, if it's a classic that needs restoration, you'll be putting some money into it to get it back to its original glory. That doesn't mean that every vehicle is worth restoring. Some old cars simply can't be saved, so be smart. Pay attention to the rust situation as well as electrical and mechanical issues. While in most cases these issues can be fixed, if they're in seriously poor shape it's probably not going to be worth your time or money to sink into such a draining project.
Ask for Help from an Expert
When you're looking into buying a project car, it's smart to have the help of someone who knows about auto restoration. Fortunately for you, we can help you with your search for a potential purchase. During our search, we can help you by providing feedback on the current condition and potential value of the vehicles you're interested in. Feedback from an expert with a critical eye can save you time and headache down the line.
Let's Find and Restore Your Dream Car!
If you've got a car in mind, but don't know where to even begin looking for it, we can help you! We can also fully restore it to its original/super modified glory. We run a one-stop-shop here at Farm Boy Garage, and all restoration services are done on site, meaning your car doesn't leave our garage until it's completed to your satisfaction! So, what are you waiting for? Let's find that classic car you've been dreaming of!
Farm Boy Garage
10660 E. County Line Rd.
Des Moines, Iowa 50320
Phone: 515-528-8904
Cell: 515-333-1238
farmboygarage@icloud.com
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Make Sure the Car You Choose will Retain Value
Finding old cars for sale that need restoration won't be a problem. Finding old cars that hold their value or will significantly increase value after restoration is a whole different story. Some vehicles will never hold value worth your money put in no matter how carefully they're restored. Take time to do extensive research to determine which models are more valuable and don't impulsively settle on a particular model just because you're fond of it. A car with appreciation potential might cost more to buy, but it's important to remember that the cost of the car is only a small part of the total project cost.
Check into the Availability of Replacement Parts
A shortage of replacement parts can stop your project dead in its tracks. If you buy a car that is particularly rare, you may have a pretty hard time finding aftermarket replacement parts, and if you do, they may be extremely expensive. To ensure your project goes smoothly and stays on budget, it's a good idea to do some research before you buy that ride to make sure replacement parts won't be impossible to find.
Don't Choose Something that's Going to Drain Your Wallet
Regardless of the vehicle you buy, if it's a classic that needs restoration, you'll be putting some money into it to get it back to its original glory. That doesn't mean that every vehicle is worth restoring. Some old cars simply can't be saved, so be smart. Pay attention to the rust situation as well as electrical and mechanical issues. While in most cases these issues can be fixed, if they're in seriously poor shape it's probably not going to be worth your time or money to sink into such a draining project.
Ask for Help from an ExpertWhen you're looking into buying a project car, it's smart to have the help of someone who knows about auto restoration. Fortunately for you, we can help you with your search for a potential purchase. During our search, we can help you by providing feedback on the current condition and potential value of the vehicles you're interested in. Feedback from an expert with a critical eye can save you time and headache down the line.
Let's Find and Restore Your Dream Car!
If you've got a car in mind, but don't know where to even begin looking for it, we can help you! We can also fully restore it to its original/super modified glory. We run a one-stop-shop here at Farm Boy Garage, and all restoration services are done on site, meaning your car doesn't leave our garage until it's completed to your satisfaction! So, what are you waiting for? Let's find that classic car you've been dreaming of!
Are you ready to create the muscle car or classic truck of your dreams? Let us be your one-stop-shop! Visit our website to check out some of the recent projects we've completed and to learn about the vehicle restoration services we offer.
Farm Boy Garage
10660 E. County Line Rd.
Des Moines, Iowa 50320
Phone: 515-528-8904
Cell: 515-333-1238
farmboygarage@icloud.com
Like us on:
GOOGLE+
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