I was at the local Toyota dealer today for service and out in the lot was a vintage landcruiser that a guy who works there and his son restored.
It was a thing of beauty. The son moved away and wasn’t interested in it. If the dad ever decides to sell, he will do well. It is way out of my price range. I got some phone photos. I wished I had my DSLR.
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- If his son ever sees the Barrett-Jackson auctions on TV and sees the value of classic cars he may get his head screwed on right -
- The trick is to find nice popular cars that have already been restored - if you attempt to have someone qualified to restore it will likely cost you much more than buying a nicely restored car that is finished and has paid for by someone else -
- Many people do not mind not getting their investment in restoration back - they have the big bucks and just like to play the auction game and get new wheels -
- ‘67-’69 Camaros are hot now - even if upgraded from a basic 6 cylinder commuting car to clone with a zippy 350ci with upgraded suspension and brakes - the jazzy red Camaro SS-396 convertible Guy Fiero drives on the Food Channel is a great example of that. Is it authentic - or is ir a Retro-Mod?
- Who knows -
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