Restoration: The next step in your classic car journey

So, you love classic cars.  You own one.  You meet up with a classic car group in town on a regular basis.  You join conventions twice or thrice a year.  Your favorite TV shows feature classic cars.  Your favorite movies feature classic vehicles.  Basically, your life revolves around classic cars.  And though you may think you may have it all when it comes to classic cars, there’s still a long way to go on your classic car journey.  

It's now time to learn all about restoration.  That’s right son, a true classic car lover knows his cars from the inside out, and we’re guessing you do, too, which is good, because you’re already halfway to restoration heaven.

More and more people have been learning and dabbling in classic car restoration.  If you’re truly passionate about classic cars, you should try it, too.  Not only will it keep you close to the machines you adore, but you can also even earn a pretty from it.  Seriously.

The fact that you have a fire burning inside you means that you are willing to commit yourself to restoring a classic car.  While it may be quite of an investment since you’ll need to shell out a bit of cash to acquire the old body, parts, and paint, and so on, the end product will blow you away, mind and soul.  And if you’re restoring classic cars for interested buyers, you’ll get your investment back, with interest.

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Consider these tips before restoring a classic car

We all have our hobbies and passions. Some may be expensive, and some may not cost a single cent, yet all of those make us feel better about ourselves and take our minds off of stressful situations. Being a fan of American muscle cars has got me wanting to restore one car after another. However, it’s not an easy hobby to maintain since it costs a lot and not all restorations are wise to take on. Here are some tips you should take note of if you consider restoring a classic car. 

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Find a car 

A classic car that’s been partially restored can be cheaper than finding one that’s very rare and hasn’t been restored. You may initially have to pay more for this than getting an unrestored one, but it will cost you less in the process of making it better and totally working. Join classic car clubs and look for listings online. Social media groups are great sources of listings and contacts to get your hands on the best classic cars. 

Find parts 

Same with finding a car, online listings through social media groups would give you a head’s up on where to best get the parts for your classic car. 

Have a garage 

It’s best to have your own garage so you can oversee every improvement that takes place in your car. If you don’t have a space in your home, find a garage that best suits your passion and perfect for your classic car. 

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Best Years: The Most Iconic Classic American Muscle Cars

Muscle cars have been immortalized in film classics like “Rebel Without a Cause,” “Bullitt,” and “Blues Brothers.” The high-octane drama is matched by these vehicles that are built for unbelievable performance on the road. These two-door sports cars with top-grade engines are American originals that have beguiled collectors for decades. The cult following provides the exciting climate of looking for the best finds as collectors scour garages, dealerships, and other places for that great car.

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Because prices do go up as the car gets older, experts advise buyers to give that intuition a try and purchase that classic American car now that you strongly feel would break market records in the future. Here are some iconic choices, just to offer you a perspective:

1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 WS6:  The Firebird Formula by Pontiac may not be as popular and coveted as the other late 1970s models like Trans Am, but this two-door, eight-cylinder hunk has superior suspension enhancements and engine performance option with the Pontiac 400. The combination is a rare combination that a collector can take advantage of.

Ford Mustang:  Most of the Ford Mustangs have that iconic feel. They secured a market of young people clamoring for that hot-rod coolness and top-tier performance engines under the hood. Leading the pony car revolution of the 1960s, it redefined the sports car industry and had since become one of the most popular and successful models.

1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30:  The Oldsmobile 442 was the answer to the horsepower mania of that muscle-car era by one of the oldest automotive brands in the world it was discontinued in 2004. For more than a century, Oldsmobile was an active innovator in the auto industry with its notable works on transmission, engine layout, and performance. The 442 became one of the most sought-after supercar models under the GM house.

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