How much money do you put into a car?

Depends on the car, is it an original high performance model,? If so i'd do what it takes to restore it. If its a run of the mill slant or 318 car its a blank slate to do what you want with it. restore it, hotrod it, make a tribute car, drag car. The possibilities are endless.

My 67 notch started life as a slant 3 speed on the tree with bench seat, and no other options except a factory vacuum gage and trip odometer. It is also battered to hell. Is it worth restoring? Hell no. Im modifying it to my liking, and enjoying it. Its not a formula S car or a big block car so who cares. Im making nice fun to drive car. I may not even paint it and leave it in gray primer.

Just my .02
Matt