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Is it going to work as a daily driver?
Do you want a show car?
Is reselling it a possibility?
double-check it is the right car for you.
Go there with the attitude that you could walk away at any time.
Do Your Research
Only the obscenely wealthy or fools make substantial purchases without doing their research.
Join a club first.
Get to know people who eat and breath that make and model of automobile, Carpenter added.
It will make a difference if it was in acolder, dry or humid environment, DeFrancesco said.
Inspect the Car
A quick eye test will provide you with first impressions that are important.
However, potential costly repairs will be easier for an experienced mechanic.
Should You Restore?
Keeping that in mind, Carpenter heeded caution.
The cost of materials (paint, primer, Roloc Bristle Discs, etcetera.)
is enough to make you question your sanity.
For instance, you’re free to spend $500 to $800 on a gallon of primer.
So the rule of thumb is to buy the best one that you’re free to afford.
Just because youre shopping for aspecific vintage vehicledoesnt mean you cant barter with the seller.
Prices for classic cars can be flexible and this is where your research comes in handy.
It may also mean that they dont know the car well and its specific features that bring value.
This gives you the chance to negotiate the price down given that you know more about the car.
Factor in Insurance
Lastly, insuring a classic car differs from a protecting a daily driver.
If you intend to use your vintage purchase as your everyday car, youll be payingregular car premiums.
However, you should be paying less for a vehicle that you use only occasionally.
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