Re: Opinions on to Restore or Sell

Posted by Tim Cole On 2013/4/29 8:29:05

Dear Andy:

1941 Clipper is one of my favorite Packards, but you have to be realistic. Most of these cars are a "buy and die" propostiton. That is, you'll have it for life.

A situation like yours, I wouldn't worry about restoration. Spruce it up if you can and if you don't like it sell it.

For these cars it is probably more constructive to plunk down the cash for a nice original and spend the money to properly maintain it. I've seen dozens and dozens of nice original cars turned into junk by collectors. Cases that wouldn't have required any restoration.