Thanks David and Frank, sound advice on both hands. For me, the fun is all
in the fixing up of the car. I don't really want one in good shape as it
would kill all the fun for me. I pretty much look for the hopeless looking
cases that have solid metal. Doing ALL of the work allows you to take on
uglier cars than those that will be writing lots of checks.
I'm heading out in a few minutes to talk to the guy about the car and get a
close look. From the moving bugeye yesterday I could see a hole rusted
through the center of the rear door.Odd place for a rust hole. The owner is
apparently looking for 1K.
The foolishness continues....
Glen
Subject: Re: Jaguar question
> Glen,
>
> Parts are very available. Some of them can be much more expensive than
> you are used to, particularly the Jaguar specific (engine, body panels,
> etc.) stuff. Much of the rest is parts-bin British.
>
> Getting all that wood right and the interior fitted out will probably
> also be an expensive proposition, depending on how much you do yourself
> and the quality of finish you are expecting.
>
> Frankly, if you are looking at pure dollars, it is like almost all
> classic cars-- It is almost always cheaper to buy one already restored
> than it is to restore it, no matter what the initial purchase price. The
> corollary is-- You'll never be able to sell it for what you've got into
> it.
>
> Good luck!
>
> David Littlefield
> 1961 E-Type Jag (learned my lesson, bought it already restored)
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