Fred,
There is also the investment vs. joy perspective. I doubt many Triumphs are
worth the investment if finances are the only criterion.
It is not unusual that the money invested would never be recovered when the car
is sold. That doesn't even include any adjustment for
the value of the time you would spend restoring it.
If you get any sort of good feeling of accomplishment or pride from the work,
that alone might be justification enough to encourage the
project to go forward.
Joe
Fred Thomas wrote:
>
> This thread has produced some very good experiences as to whether or not
> restore a car, no one seems to have touched on one of the best reasons to
> restore a car,
> "PEOPLE", the other car hobbiest you meet, the families you meet, the
> friendships that will last a lifetime, I cannot begin to think of the great
> times I have had at shows, traveling, and this list, without these
> beautifull little LBC's we would all be a little less happy each and
> everyday of ours lives, yes the people make this hobby worth while, what the
> heck are you going to do with all your money anyway, enjoy the ride, it's a
> lifetime of happieness. "FT"
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