What do you consider the word 'Restored' to mean?
Restored is as said . Brought back to original state . I really like a restored car but most are over restored... I refurbish mine ...lol Dont have the money time or talent to restore them .
Really unique and rare cars should be restored the other 99% can be whatever the owner wants . But I still prefer a stock look.
To over modify an old car to the point that it is modern defeats the point . Just buy a new car.. its cheaper.
I'll have to politely disagree with you mbaird. If I wanted a newer car of let's say the same caliber I'll be shelling out more money per year.
I paid $2500 (in 2012) and sunk nearly $16,000 to it to make it a reliable DD. (granted it did take over 2 years to get it drivable so availability is an issue) And I'm nearly done with my build. I've been daily driving it since mid-2014.
I have no monthly payments. No interest to worry about.
In UT vintage vehicle renewals are only $10 per year.
No emissions to worry about with vintage tags. (another $45-$50 per year not to worry about).
Yes, I can shell out $35K - $50K for a used 3-4 yr old Challenger R/T, SRT or Camaro SS.
But that is just the price of the car... Add the sales tax, then add interest, add more expensive insurance, then you have to pay for emissions every year or 2, plus tag renewals. *With my wife's 12' Tahoe it's about $130 every year for tag renewals, I know for a fact it's quite a bit more for those newer muscle cars.*
Yes, I kept track of what I spent on the Duster.
Granted I could spend $18,000 on a used 4cyl Honda Accord and maybe spend slightly less per year. (cheaper insurance, much better gas mileage). As a former owner of a V6 Accord, it's just not the same.
I don't know what it is... I make numerous trips to Louisville CO and back almost every year, (500 miles one-way) with both the Accord and the Duster. (29-30 mpg vs. 17 mpg). Well not with the Accord anymore, I sold it a few years back.
I had more fun with the duster, after the trip I want to keep driving more. I meet more interesting people with the duster. It feels like an adventure.
With the Accord: 500 miles later... Hey I made it, I got 29.75 mpg average... yawn... "So, what's for dinner? Oh and you're driving."
