Re: Restoration Cost

Posted by Fred Puhn On 2014/12/31 12:59:22

You are lucky you do not have to pay for bodywork. The rust repair will probably be the big unknown cost adder. In my recent experience I have spent the following amounts for paint and bodywork in professional shops:

1950 Packard Touring Sedan - $8000 for paint but nearly zero rust repair required

1948 Alfa Romeo coupe - $100,000 for paint and massive rust repair in hidden places

I hope your Packard is not anywhere as bad as my Alfa.