I'm so glad you can afford to dump half a million on the car of your dreams. But honestly, just how practical and dependable do you think an 80 to 90 year old car will be? God forbid you scratch it or get in a bit of a fender bender!
I'm not rich, but I have seen some vintage cars that weren't far off dreams, price wise. I would have to save up of course. I certainly don't want to have to depend on a loan. If it is in good quality, I don't see why it wouldn't prove to be reliable. At least, back then they didn't make the cars out of plastic. They used actual metals.
that's true, anymore, the 30s cars that have been hot rodded anymore command more than a restored one or a nice driver. granted, a surviving example is hard to find anymore, but for example, a near pristine and factory 1937 dodge can be had for about $10,000.
the only cars of that vintage that command millions anymore are the cars that were super high class in their day, like duesenburgs, Auburns, and delahayes.
a ford standard is still affordable now as it was then.
i agree with gypsy though, driving an original spec car everyday would not be practical. if you want a 1930s daily driver, you might want to put a more modern drivetrain under there.
(a small block chevy, Ford, or Chrysler v8 , a ford 9" rear end, a ford Mustang 2 steering setup, and an overdrive automatic transmission (make sure it will bolt up to your engine!), or a 4-5 (or more!) speed manual, is the best way to go.
you will have an awesome 30s driver, that can be practically driven!
and yes, with a little skill, or a good shop, you can have one that looks stock on the outside!
I don't like modern cars, IIN?
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I'm so glad you can afford to dump half a million on the car of your dreams. But honestly, just how practical and dependable do you think an 80 to 90 year old car will be? God forbid you scratch it or get in a bit of a fender bender!
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I'm not rich, but I have seen some vintage cars that weren't far off dreams, price wise. I would have to save up of course. I certainly don't want to have to depend on a loan. If it is in good quality, I don't see why it wouldn't prove to be reliable. At least, back then they didn't make the cars out of plastic. They used actual metals.
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that's true, anymore, the 30s cars that have been hot rodded anymore command more than a restored one or a nice driver. granted, a surviving example is hard to find anymore, but for example, a near pristine and factory 1937 dodge can be had for about $10,000.
the only cars of that vintage that command millions anymore are the cars that were super high class in their day, like duesenburgs, Auburns, and delahayes.
a ford standard is still affordable now as it was then.
i agree with gypsy though, driving an original spec car everyday would not be practical. if you want a 1930s daily driver, you might want to put a more modern drivetrain under there.
(a small block chevy, Ford, or Chrysler v8 , a ford 9" rear end, a ford Mustang 2 steering setup, and an overdrive automatic transmission (make sure it will bolt up to your engine!), or a 4-5 (or more!) speed manual, is the best way to go.
you will have an awesome 30s driver, that can be practically driven!
and yes, with a little skill, or a good shop, you can have one that looks stock on the outside!