It's generally acknowledged that it's "cheaper" to buy a
finished-restoration, than to undertake the restoration of a basket case.
One problem is: not many people can afford 30K+ for a #2 - #1 running
condition hardtop/performance model.
Also, the longer that I've owned and maintained/up-graded my car, the
LESS anxious I am to want to buy a commercially-
'restored' car, as I/we well know about common short-cuts that are taken
in the resto/auction -industry (kinda like buying
a cute puppy, which came out of some puppy-mill, instead of from a
reputable breeder).
I would buy a restored car (and would pay him to do so, in a
Toronto-minute!) from Greg Leggatt, as his work is
immaculate, meticulous, and correct.
Bob Schmidt (now: curetor of 57 Heaven) also is a perfectionist, but, he
has been seen (yes, by me; I have photos) to cut-corners/glitz-up
on cars that he has sold thru the B-J, to increase their "auction" value.
Bo Malefors (Phoenix) also knows his way around a FWDLK'er
Who else can others recommend, to get a proper restoration done quickly
and correctly (but not necessarilly cheaply)?
Neil Vedder
Fury Jim wrote:
whether b-j fever or not... the market favors the basket cases [or in
this case easy restorations] over finished cars, even a senior winner
will deteriorate over years, so restoring a virgin and KNOWING what
was and was not done, what is correct and not, are more valuable than
cars for the buy-n-drive crowd.... which is there and still features
deep pockets.... but to the avid collector/restorer and forwardlook
savvy investor.. this pile, when done will be a downpayment on another
piece of land, or another summer home
i was actually going to bid this one up to about 14-15k, however
yesterday i just landed a 57 turnpike cruiser convt with the rare
lincoln engine option.... at the same initial investment, the return
will be closer to the 6-figure range compared to a non-optioned fury
[fact air, pwr seats/windows, eye, etc]
too bad all the cars that get torn apart on this list arent being sold
by listmembers... well, usually they're not....
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