What are the best old cars to restore for a first-timer?
I’ve always been fascinated by old car restorations—I think I finally want to try it for myself! What are the best old cars to restore for a first-timer?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
There’s nothing quite like taking on your very first restoration project. When it comes to the best old cars to restore, you’re going to want to look for one with parts that are easy to find and systems that aren’t too complicated to work with.
With that in mind, here are some common recommendations from restoration experts for some of the best old cars to restore for a first-timer:
1968 Ford Mustang
1970 Ford Mustang
1993 Ford Mustang
1965 Ford Falcon
1931 Ford Model A
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (bonus points if you opt for the 442 trim!)
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
1969 Chevrolet Camaro
1968 Dodge Charger
Good luck with your first classic car restoration project! Whatever vehicle you choose to restore, you might want to consider looking into a
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