In your virtual journey around the web learning about car restoration options and approaches – especially if you are planning to buy one from a collector, dealer or at auction — you have likely come across (or soon will) the term “concours restoration.” And you are likely confused as to just what the heck it […]
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5 Rules to Remember Before Buying a Classic Car for Restoration
Let’s start with this: at Precision Restorations, we LOVE restoring classic cars. It’s difficult to put into words what it feels like to meticulously and painstakingly restore a classic car to its original glory – or in the case of a restomod, make improvements that unleash a whole new level of performance, passion and excitement. […]
The 3 Biggest Reasons Why Car Restoration With No Experience is a BAD Idea
The world is full of bad ideas that, thankfully, stand out as major errors before they’re brought to life. For example, deciding to get rid of wasps by throwing rocks at their nest? Bad idea. Putting the “if you lick a frozen pole in winter it’ll stick” warning to the test? Bad idea. Opting for […]
4 Tips for Classic Car Maintenance
As you know better than most people — including many of your family members, friends, colleagues, neighbors and so on — owning a classic car is not merely a hobby. Birdwatching is a hobby. Scrapbooking is a hobby. Heck, for some people, playing Scrabble is a hobby. No, owning a classic car is somewhere between […]
6 Tips for Buying a Classic Car
Buying a classic car is a big decision, whether you’re buying it for an investment piece or for pleasure. Doing your research and being prepared is even more important when buying a classic car. Use these 6 tips to prepare for your next classic car purchase! 1. Always get a thorough pre-purchase inspection Before buying […]