Hello All,
I am reaching out for some advice about a possible vintage car purchase.
I will be 40 this year and sold my first car, a 1979 Trans Am, in 2011. It is the typical story.
Much of my family, cousins and uncles, have muscle cars that they have restored and I am thinking about getting involved again.
If I were to purchase a car I would be looking for something special and worth restoring, or possibly purchase restored. I do not want to spend money and have space taken in my garage for an everyday car.
The story of the Super Lark is quite fascinating and a car I would consider. I also like the lines of the Commanders.
Being that I have been out of the vintage car loop for a while, and have never owned a Studebaker, what benefits and pitfalls do you foresee vs. a more common muscle car? Is it significantly more difficult to work on, and find parts for, a Studebaker? What about the cost of parts?
As a bit of additional background, I would consider myself a novice mechanic. I have a decent array of tools and have done basic maintenance, but have never fully restored a car.
I would appreciate any insights that you can provide regarding whether I would be a good candidate to purchase a Studebaker, and also what models you might recommend.
Thanks,
Ash
I am reaching out for some advice about a possible vintage car purchase.
I will be 40 this year and sold my first car, a 1979 Trans Am, in 2011. It is the typical story.
Much of my family, cousins and uncles, have muscle cars that they have restored and I am thinking about getting involved again.
If I were to purchase a car I would be looking for something special and worth restoring, or possibly purchase restored. I do not want to spend money and have space taken in my garage for an everyday car.
The story of the Super Lark is quite fascinating and a car I would consider. I also like the lines of the Commanders.
Being that I have been out of the vintage car loop for a while, and have never owned a Studebaker, what benefits and pitfalls do you foresee vs. a more common muscle car? Is it significantly more difficult to work on, and find parts for, a Studebaker? What about the cost of parts?
As a bit of additional background, I would consider myself a novice mechanic. I have a decent array of tools and have done basic maintenance, but have never fully restored a car.
I would appreciate any insights that you can provide regarding whether I would be a good candidate to purchase a Studebaker, and also what models you might recommend.
Thanks,
Ash
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