How to make a small fortune restoring cars...

[WRKO]

Start out with a large fortune.

 

EOM

[John_in_VA]

I've heard that said about the winery business as well!

[joysterm]

Buy a boat or be an Oligarch

[bavariaboy]

But we all know the line about boats. A boat owner's favorite days are the day they buy it and the day they sell it. Not true of our 2002s.

[Mike Self]

5 hours ago, bavariaboy said:

But we all know the line about boats.

And yet another:  "A boat is a hole in the water into which you pour money."  Kinda like a 2002, except for the water...

[TobyB]

Farming, pretty much the same routine.

 

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the money just pours out of the internets like water from a fire hydrant.

[2002#3]

Farming?  Oh, yeah.  For proof watch Clarkson's Farm.  You do know Jeremy Clarkson, don't you?

Clarkson's Farm - Wikipedia

EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG

 

[d.hitchcock]

Same for motorsports.

And I'm sure everybody knows: Fast, Reliable, Cheap. Pick two.

 

[tomphot]

I have a friend who races very expensive vintage cars.  He had another friend who wanted to go to dinner to discuss getting into the game.  At dinner, Jerry asked him if he had $100 bill on him, he handed it over and Jerry put it into the candle at the table and let it burn.  Jerry told him it that bothers you, don’t get into racing.  
Pretty much sums up old cars. 

[SydneyTii]

I assume some of you may have family’s….. and you think classic cars are expensive??

[PapaG]

Planes, boats, horses. In that order. Fancy cars come in 4th, maybe.

[Overdraft]

I am almost finished my (slight) restomod….12 months…trim - interior - sound system - carpets - instruments - heater box - wheels - stuff not working - most weekends doing something ….and just received my cam so my mechanic finishing the rebuild which is well above my skill level…and dropping in a rebuilt motor in the next two-three weeks…and when I say finished…it’s only until the next thing starts acting up…but I can’t imagine someone ever make a living restoring / selling these cars if I apply any value to my time …but I can tell you, having owned a number of air cooled 911s, my 2002 has been a pleasant surprise to sensible pricing as far as parts are concerned AND the community on FAQ is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful.  Truly remarkable .

[NYNick]

Quit complaining you weenies. I'm guessing not many of you are upside down on these 02's these days.?

[lilmo]

21 hours ago, TobyB said:

Farming, pretty much the same routine.

 

t

the money just pours out of the internets like water from a fire hydrant.

Farmer wins the lottery - 2 million dollars - and is asked what he will do with the winnings.  "Well," he says, "I guess I'll just keep farming until it's all gone."

[lilmo]

4 hours ago, PapaG said:

Planes, boats, horses. In that order. Fancy cars come in 4th, maybe.

Per a banker I know: Never loan money for something that floats, flys, or fcks.