To restore or not Restore-that is the question, whether 'tis nobler to suffer the...

[liiive_o]

If you love it,do it. end of the day,no car is good investment,unless its a rare classic like that bugatti found in a shed!

I personally done a to do list with costs and so far so good,all in my budget,and nothing unexpected has happened all thanks to my mechanic and bodyshop guys. I would always start with a full diagnostic of the car,to identify exactly what needs replacing/fixing ,therefore you know what you're doing exactly and you can budget yourself accordingly. good luck

 

[94mattda]

Is it the love of a particular car or model the crux of classic car ownership? or the desire to make new that which is not, ignoring the economics of it, chasing the ideal/dream of an old car that drives and appears as new?.


I have to agree with you on the above, My latest car i have always wanted and now just purchased...i love it, its not perfect but i see myself fixing anything that needs fixing or replacing until its all functioning as it should....In my eyes its a modern classic worthy of time and money....to me anyway....

IMO i would spend pretty much anything to get her to the standard i want even if it takes a few years....the car is pretty much immaculate bar the wings and bumpers...a few interior trim issues but all there....if you like it...do it...

 

[94mattda]

Have you tried GSF or Euro car parts for smoe parts, they dont have everything but there always worth a try...

 

[crammy69]

Have you tried GSF or Euro car parts for smoe parts, they dont have everything but there always worth a try...

Sure have mate, bough most of the service items from them, good service too!.

 

[popuptoaster]

Headlight lenses for my 34 year old W114 are £16 +VAT next day delivery from any main dealer, not many classic car owners can say that.

 

[acm718]

Do it - if it's 'your' car already, and you're attached to it, money could be secondary. The coupe is well worth saving/improving/restoring - just look at it!
Personally, my view is to not go too far - as long as the car looks clean, presentable, not necessarily 'concourse condition', you'll still be able to have fun with it without worrying too much where you park it.
Tescos must be a nightmare for 250GTO drivers.
And as said already, a 124 is a good solid approaching-classic-status car to fix up, because all the parts are available, most are relatively cheap, and once replaced, they should last - try fixing up a similar-age Alfa or something - you'll spend more time looking for parts than actually replacing them. (W210 owners look away now..) That's assuming you can still find some metal to bolt the parts to anyway..