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  • I think if you’re “new to the world of oldtimers,” then you really need to start with the many affordable and reliable historic cars that are available. Those are usually much less finicky than their crazy-expensive counterparts and you run less of a risk of loosing interest in the hobby. Personally, if I hadn’t started with cars like the Datsun Z cars, 60s era Volvos, and 70s era Fiats, I probably wouldn’t own a 70s era Ferrari today. Those less-expensive options served as a great primer for the more expensive car I own today. And in most cases, less money doesn’t mean less fun.

    Your step two should really be step one. Learning as much as possible about vintage cars you’re interested in will help shape your ideal car—which one is right for you. Once you’ve gathered enough information about certain cars, you’ll narrow your focus to just a handful of cars that will fit your needs perfectly, and more importantly, you’ll know what to look for and what to expect when it’s time to make a purchase. I spent three decades researching my car before I finally bought it. Of course, I was a teenager when I first saw one, so my finances had to catch up to me desires! Which is why I spent a lot of time with the less expensive cars first.

    “Maintain” is accurate for any car, not just collectibles. A car is a big purchase, not matter what car it is, so you should always be taking care of it. “Restore”, on the other hand, can be a point of contention amongst some enthusiasts! There’s beauty in perfectly restored cars, but there’s also great beauty in that perfect patina. As they say, “it’s only original once,” so choose wisely before restoring a car. Make sure it’s what you really want! Once you start down the path of restoration, the expense grows astronomically and there’s no turning back.

    Couldn’t agree with “sharing passions” more! These are cars, they need to be driven and they need to be seen. There’s a whole lot of people out there who will never be able to afford such cars, and just seeing them brings them joy. As a child, seeing cars like this inspired me to one day own one. Take your cars out and let them be seen by the people, engage in conversation, tell your car’s story to everyone!

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