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- My Car
- 71 Mach 1
71 XR-7 hardtop
71 Country Squire
65 hardtop
72 Country Sedan
69 XL sportsroof
I'll agree with Mike. Get a car that you want, and involve your son when he's old enough. If he has enough interest, he'll grow into the hobby on his own. You cannot force it, they need to develop it in their own way. Expect plenty of detours, but if he's truly interested, he'll always come back. Involvement in parallel hobbies helps nurture the skills needed for this one; bikes, RC cars, small equipment, stuff like that.
For now, focus on getting enough sleep.
If this is your first classic, I'd suggest buying the best condition car that fits your budget. Dragging home a basket case project for your first go is usually a recipe for failure. I'll posit that most guys here started out with these cars as drivers, when they were simply a used car. That's how I got involved, and fixing that as my daily is what taught me so many things. Restoration came later. Spend your time researching what's out there, focus on what you're interested in. Attend some car shows and talk to other owners, they often know of good cars that aren't advertised.
For now, focus on getting enough sleep.
If this is your first classic, I'd suggest buying the best condition car that fits your budget. Dragging home a basket case project for your first go is usually a recipe for failure. I'll posit that most guys here started out with these cars as drivers, when they were simply a used car. That's how I got involved, and fixing that as my daily is what taught me so many things. Restoration came later. Spend your time researching what's out there, focus on what you're interested in. Attend some car shows and talk to other owners, they often know of good cars that aren't advertised.
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