3 Tips on Buying THE Muscle Car

With the very serious coronavirus pandemic going on right now, these are incredibly stressful times. It can be nice to take your mind off of it every once in a while. Our classic car restoration shop is here to do just that. Keep reading this week's blog for a few tips on buying THE muscle car. When you become part of the muscle car community, you're likely signing up for a new hobby that can be so good for you. There's something about restoring a muscle car that just makes you happy. Having an experienced muscle car restoration expert help you out though, can really come in handy. Call Farm Boy Garage today at 515-528-8904.


3 Tips on Buying THE Muscle Car


 1. DON'T BE AFRAID TO CALL AN EXPERIENCED CAR RESTORATION SHOP FOR ADVICE.
When you're looking into buying a project car, it's smart to have the help of someone who knows about auto restoration.

  • 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. 
  • We can also guide you on what parts are available.

Feedback from an expert with a critical eye can save you time and headache down the line.

2. BE SMART ABOUT THE MONEY IT'S GOING TO TAKE TO FULLY RESTORE THE VEHICLE.
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.

3. BUY SOMETHING THAT WILL KEEP ITS VALUE LONG TERM.
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.


All of us here at Farm Boy Garage hope that you stay safe out there. These are difficult times and we wish you all the best. We hope that these tips at least allowed you to take your mind of this craziness for a bit. If you decide to purchase a muscle at some point and would like guidance from a muscle car expert on how to purchase the best one, please do not hesitate to give us a call. We can be reached at 515-528-8904. To stay up to date on our latest announcements, please follow us on our social media channels listed below. As always, you're welcome to check out our website at www.FarmBoyGarage.com to learn more about the car restoration services we can provide you.




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Des Moines, Iowa 50320
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  1. Greg ProsmushkinJuly 23, 2020 at 7:22 AM

    Thanks for taking the time to share these three great tips with us. I enjoyed stopping by your blog for this informative information. Have a great rest of your day and keep up the posts.
    Greg Prosmushkin

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