Classic Cars

[Beemerboy]

This is a guy that sells calssic cars of all sorts here in Sonoma County. I have him looking at some cars a buddy has to sell.

The 65 Ranchero pickup has caught my eye and I'm thinking about that as my next car.

What do you guys think?















http://www.dabneydigital.homestead.com/LCCofferings.html

 

[Beemerboy]

Thought I'd post a pic of it as well

 

[rollman]

Sweet looking Ranchero , how kool would it be showing up to detail a customers car in that . :bigups That guy has some seriously sweet cars . I like the 55 Caddy and the 56 Sedan Delivery . Not a bad price for the Ranchero , I noticed its on Ebay . Good luck

 

[Beemerboy]

Thanks

He has it on ebay but is a loacl guy for me here so I think I can get a deal I'd pay 8K for

 

[CharlesW]

If it is what you want, then go for it!
You might want to make sure the price is right, (probably is), so you aren't buried in it. If you buy a nice old car at a fair price and take good care of it, depreciation is almost non-existent.
And yes, they often appreciate, but investing in cars is kinda risky. Buy 'em cause you like them and want them, not because you think you will make any money on them.

Also, buying one that is finished is usually a better situation financially unless you can do all the work youself. I have only ever done one and the cost gets out of control in a hurry. Once you start, you have too much invested to quit or else you really take a beating. So what you do is complete everything, then take your beating on the finished product.
For a guideline: Take you best estimate for restoring the vehicle, triple that figure and you shouldn't be more than a couple thousand short.

Charles

 

[dr_detail]

That would make a sweet detail unit !!

If ya do get it, I have a friend who owns an "All Ford" auto dismanteling yard -- so if ya need some parts (like most old cars do) I'll be happy to help.