Who loves classic cars? Vintage, Muscle, Old School, etc.

**Chip** · November 17th, 2006 12:03 PM

speaking of restoration costs:

since we all know euro > american (probably due to the abundance of OER parts)

would restoring a japanese classic be cheaper than restoring american muscle?

Ive always liked the old fairlady z's. But if the cost is comparable, then i'd rather put my money on muscle.

**midinite** · November 17th, 2006 01:23 PM

I wonder with the activity generated by the subject of old cars via this thread in such a short time and the constant activation of other threads on the subject if our moderators will see it fit to be magnanimous enough to grant a sub section dedicated to "classics".

It was mentioned in feedback that they would assess based on whether we could keep a thread going on the subject. what do you guys think? should we request for a sub section?

**slim_ding** · November 22nd, 2006 06:53 PM

chip,here is my two cents worth regarding jap classic restoration.no question the fairlady is a goooooooood car.problem is,if you intend to resell them,mababa bentahan pero ang cost to restore ay malakiiiiiiiii.that is from a first hand source,meaning one who is agonizing over the restoration of his fairlady right now.kung itatago mo,pwede talaga gastusan.anyway,it is still your call kung talagang gusto mo.

**slim_ding** · November 22nd, 2006 07:19 PM

yes midinite,i support your suggestion that there be a subsection for classics.there is a following no doubt.count me in.

**Chip** · November 23rd, 2006 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by slim_ding

chip,here is my two cents worth regarding jap classic restoration.no question the fairlady is a goooooooood car.problem is,if you intend to resell them,mababa bentahan pero ang cost to restore ay malakiiiiiiiii.that is from a first hand source,meaning one who is agonizing over the restoration of his fairlady right now.kung itatago mo,pwede talaga gastusan.anyway,it is still your call kung talagang gusto mo.

Thanks for the reply. I was hoping na mas mura to restore since japanese, pero if it amounts to roughly the same, sa muscle na ako!

Pero if there's a good one for sale in the future and if budget permits.. why not? hehehe

**Flagg** · November 30th, 2006 06:35 PM

Hey Chip, you should see Mr. Z's ride. Ganda!

**dean** · November 30th, 2006 07:25 PM

i own some VW : 72 camper, 69 squareback type 3, 74 1500 beetle roadster, and a 83 jetta( rabbit with a trunk ). I sure think we need a place to talk about old cars. I am about to buy a Nova SS soon, anyone wants to talk about it?

**dean** · November 30th, 2006 07:29 PM

I spotted a junked dusted beautiful 356 speedster last month almost got the oldman to sell it... sayang, he only wanted 30thousand for it, i went to the nearest ATM machine to withdraw cash, went i got back there with the money....ya know what? he said he changed his freaking mind.....I almost freakout at that very freaking moment. freak! old freak!

**Chip** · November 30th, 2006 08:49 PM

Hey Flagg, im looking forward to seeing everyone's rides! hehe

Hi Dean,
sorry to hear about that old man. baka nagtritrip lang yon hehe don't worry baka next time bumigay din.
not too knowledgeable about novas myself but lets wait for the other members, daming expert dito

**Jun aka Pekto** · November 30th, 2006 09:06 PM

Make no mistake, I love Mustangs too. But, what got me wanting performance cars is the Mitsubishi Starion / Dodge Conquest. Not a bad looking car for a mid-80's design: