Old Sports Car and Compact Car Projects

Automotive restorers love old VW Beetles, because they're easy to work on and everything is available. Engines and related components are interchangeable between all air-cooled VW models. Even if an engine block is cracked or damaged, replacement cases are available in both cast (original) and aluminum (performance).

Read: Restore An Old Beetle

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Although only owning it for three years, this Fiat Spider provided the most fun per dollar out of all my old car projects.

Read: 1979 Fiat Spider Project

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Convertible Top Cars

Convertibles are always worth more than other models. If your old car needs a new convertible top, it'll add quite a bit to your restoration budget. But on a positive note, drop-tops require less bodywork and paint, so you'd save a little in that department. And of course, open-air cars are just plain fun to drive!

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I regret that I didn't drive this beautiful XKE more than I did. But it was just too valuable. Besides, my feet were too big to operate the pedals with any sort of grace.

Read: 1968 Jaguar XKE Restoration

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