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What is an easy British or Italian car to restore, for someone who will have to learn everything, i.e.knows little about cars mechanically. Although I am pretty good at following books/instructions.
I do however have lots of time, space, and a budget of about £5K for the initial purchase, and say another £5K-£10K for the restoration.
Suggestions please!
I do however have lots of time, space, and a budget of about £5K for the initial purchase, and say another £5K-£10K for the restoration.
Suggestions please!
Could I suggest playing this by what sort of time scale you have in mind? Budget has got to be important, but if you're going to allow a long time then maybe something of that era but maybe a little more adventurous, would be more rewarding? If you spread the cost out more, bit by bit, then perhaps it's possible to aim a little higher?
This isn't meant to belittle Midgets, far from it, I love them but just thinking of maybe bigger.
This isn't meant to belittle Midgets, far from it, I love them but just thinking of maybe bigger.
I like the suggestion of the Series Land Rover - buy one with a decent body but rotten chassis, then do a full swap onto a new galvo chassis with a bit of refurb on the transferred parts. By the time you've finished you'll have learnt plenty, but it's a good starter that won't cost the earth in time or money.
I don't think you can go wrong with an MG. Parts are incredibly plentiful and cheap.
I'm currently restoring an Alfa Bertone Coupe and whilst parts are available they are significantly more expensive than equivilent MG prices.
If you intend to do a complete ground up restoration (to a good standard) it'll be all those little bits & pieces that will not only add up financially, but if difficult to get hold of will also cause you added difficulty.
Best of Luck with your project, keep us informed as to what you get.
I'm currently restoring an Alfa Bertone Coupe and whilst parts are available they are significantly more expensive than equivilent MG prices.
If you intend to do a complete ground up restoration (to a good standard) it'll be all those little bits & pieces that will not only add up financially, but if difficult to get hold of will also cause you added difficulty.
Best of Luck with your project, keep us informed as to what you get.
Well as someone who has done a few restorations, thing to consider first as follows.
Do you have a garage,with power heating? can you weld, what skills have you, how much time you have for the project.
What tools do you have as well, will it be something to keep or sell on.
If you cannot weld you need deep pockets.
Insurance as well laid up policy etc.
Best to start in the summer as well, as working in the cold jobs do take longer.
Start by going to a few car shows, talk to people advice etc.
The good thing is classic car people, always want to talk about there cars.
As for choice MG loads of spares large members club, also projects around for sale.
Also are you looking for a non runner, engine work or bodywork or both.
Paint a respray cost ££££ as for budget add it up at the end, as you nearly always go over.
Do you have a garage,with power heating? can you weld, what skills have you, how much time you have for the project.
What tools do you have as well, will it be something to keep or sell on.
If you cannot weld you need deep pockets.
Insurance as well laid up policy etc.
Best to start in the summer as well, as working in the cold jobs do take longer.
Start by going to a few car shows, talk to people advice etc.
The good thing is classic car people, always want to talk about there cars.
As for choice MG loads of spares large members club, also projects around for sale.
Also are you looking for a non runner, engine work or bodywork or both.
Paint a respray cost ££££ as for budget add it up at the end, as you nearly always go over.
Edited by SEE YA on Friday 29th June 08:32
Bob_Defly said:
I was thinking the same. Was wondering if there were any alternatives.
erm doesn't it matter what type of car you want from it in the end? Or if not interested in the car at least the value and how easy it would be to sell on?Also what are you're aspirations, do you want to fully restore to factory condition or are you looking to improve and modify? And also to what level of restoration?
There really is a vast choice of vehicles (50+ I should think) that you could consider. But how many of them are going to be right for you?
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