[Ed in Maine]

Your biggest mistake could be that you make an emotional buy. For me it was a life time dream to own a 1931 Slant Windshield Cabriolet. After watching eBay Motors for 3 yrs., there it was, 200 miles from my house in 2011 for $13500 delivered to my house. It was pretty much complete but the wood subframe was rotted out on the passenger side from the door to the rear and in other places. I almost ripped the back pocket off of my pants getting my wallet out. I didn't even try negotiate a lower price. I did have my wife with me and we drove it and she liked it. Very important. I did use it around town that summer before I started dismantling it.

Before you buy, study the market, know what the going prices are. Pick high volume body styles so that you will have plenty of parts out there to chose from. If you like it, buy it and don't worry about saving that last $1000 on a better deal that may never come. After all we into this hobby to have fun. Good luck. Ed