Restoring Corona Silver Ed

[morrissey_05]

fellow car-addicts!! i need your opinions here.

My family has a mid-80s Corona and I am considering restoring it. it needs major body work and a new paint job.

Just some questions: is it worth restoring in the first place or should we just sell it as it is dirt-cheap (which means it could go to a junkyard? i also think its very underpowered because it weighs a lot. whats a good engine to replace its stock machine?

thanks all to future replies

[vinj]

IMO, if you're talking full restoration its not worth it unless you really love old Toyotas (i like those old restored Martial Law Toyota Crowns). I doubt the money spent will be recovered by an increased value.

Is this the model with the big rectangle headlights upfront?

[morrissey_05]

yeah thats the one. i think you are right, the restoration cannot be viewed with the end result of selling, meaning if i am going to restore this, i might as well keep it. thanks for your response.

anymore opinions on the matter.