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Originally Posted by ronn
well kept coupe for such an old restoration.
Pricey, maybe, but try and restore one for that today. wont happen.
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That is for sure. It is not just limited to Model As. I can’t think of many cars that financially justify a complete and competent restoration, at least in the short term. If you can restore a desirable car, then wait for the market to catch up while you enjoy owning it, then it starts to make sense.
I’ve seen several nicely restored or preserved Model As struggle to be sold in the last few years. That is why it is heartening to see the Model A sold on Bring A Trailer fetch a good price and get favorable reviews on a platform that seems better suited to more recent and exotic cars.
There are some exceptions to the restoration costs are more than the market value, but don’t you agree there are very few?