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What would be a good classic car for me to restore?
I’m just started getting interested into car restoration after loving classic cars. I like anything with that sleek look, and possibly a long tail. I am 13 years old (yes 13, that was not a typo) and want to restore a car. Yes i know how much work it is and i don’t want anyone commenting on my age. I was wondering where i can get either a book or good resorce about car restoration knowledge for the beginner. Also i would love some suggestions on what car you think would be good to get and what condition it should be in when i get it.
Thanks for the help.
-BK
i would love an oldsmobile 442, because it looks great. Actually, any car on the Barrett-Jackson automobile auction look great. The best one i’ve seen on there was the 1959 de soto adventurer convertable.
There are books available at the library. You may also want to join a car club that concentrates on the model that you are thinking about redoing.
Find a decent car that doesn’t need a whole lot of major work. I doubt if you have the tools and the experience to do the work. Also try and find a popular model, say a tri-5 Chevy or a pre 1969 Mustang. They may cost you a little more when you purchase it, but the parts should be easy to find.
One other thing, you may be able to find a car that someone would give you fairly cheap, say an Uncle or other relative. Look for estate sales, you can pick up fairly decent cars that way.
good luck.
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