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How much would it cost to restore a classic car?
18th May 2007
Eli asked:
I might buy a Jensen-Healey which is in good condition under the hood but it is literally sitting under bags of garbage. The interior is pretty good but could use some TLC. How much would it cost to clean up a classic car. Maybe a new hood, new interior (seats). I’m not asking to change the engine or anything severe. I want to keep it looking how it was when it was made.
Micah
I might buy a Jensen-Healey which is in good condition under the hood but it is literally sitting under bags of garbage. The interior is pretty good but could use some TLC. How much would it cost to clean up a classic car. Maybe a new hood, new interior (seats). I’m not asking to change the engine or anything severe. I want to keep it looking how it was when it was made.
Micah
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To restore a car, there really can be no true estimate. Do you want just a driver (which sounds like you do) or do you want an award winner? (Concourse level cars are just like children to their owners, they rarely drive them and mainly show them at events..everything perfect down to each bolt and costing depending on the model and rarity into the hundreds of thousands up to millions of dollars). Drivers are those cars that may end up looking brand new but you would drive on a daily basis (you probably seen shows on cable where they get junked cars and maybe put in 50-60 thousand and the cars are like brand new). I’ve got a 1985 Jaguar XJ6 that I would love to restore as a driver like they do on the cable shows (not so much because it has a reputation as a dependable vehicle..which it does not..but because of the classiness in design and lines that you rarely see anymore. Too bad there is not really a forum on restoration..would be very interesting. Good luck, and remember you live just once, if getting your Healey will bring you joy and you can work out a budget, then do it. You only regret those things that you never did.
One other consideration.. can you find a source for parts if you are going to restore, or do you know anyone that does restoration or at least does metal work to duplicate parts that may be very difficult to find?
Comment by JKc Dad — May 21, 2007 @ 2:24 pm
Hi. It basically depends on how much u want to spend to restore it. Concours to keep in a museum, show car or driver. I always restore to driver quality……i am a working man, just as long as i get in the show in my ride i am happy. Many old cars inspire emotions but only a few are worth what you put into them or more. The JH is a neat car……keep your costs low and just restore it enuf to drive and enjoy. I have always had a classic toy car. I may win a trophy here and there for something meaningless at a car show…….i don’t really care; i drive my trophy!!!! Just get it running and driving safely, maybe slap on a new coat of paint, enjoy it as much as u can as cheaply as you can……and sell it to someone who makes you a rediculous offer; if u get lucky. Good Luck!
Comment by garthlocklin — May 23, 2007 @ 5:40 pm