There is no doubt that car restoration projects require some decent funds. The amount depends on the level of restoration you are trying to achieve. Make a plan first because to determine what is important in your restoration project, there are costs you cannot skimp on but there are other areas that you do not need to pay more. Here is some information about car restoration prices. It does not include the car transport fee so it is wise to budget any form of transportation to get the car to your workshop.  The condition of the car influences the cost to do the restoration. Mustangs could cost up to $5,000 which a bare chassis up to $2,500 and $1,500 for a good condition car. Register your car first before you are going on the road.

Car carrying is not overly expensive if you are flexible and take the time to compare interstate car transport companies. If you consider joining a car club, you might find like-minded people with similar interests and passion to help on your restoration project, including connections to discounted car transport services. If you intend to restore the vehicle to show car quality, it is necessary to remove the old body, change it with re-plated and blasted frame media. The cost to do this including polishing surrounding chrome fitting is approximately $15,000. If you are ready for a car show, opt for an enclosed car carrier to protect the car from external elements to ensure it is kept in pristine condition.

Let us break down the parts costs. The total amount is always changing but should be budgeted for before beginning the project. Parts for classics are not always widely available, if fact it could be hard to find or non-existent. This is where a parts fabricator will be required to custom make specific missing parts. For older classic cars that in complete original restoration, it is not remarkable to allocate a parts budget of $10,000 not including the markup. If you purchase parts from the automotive shop, you will most certainly be paying a premium rate, so this is where networking with automotive clubs, becoming a member and talking to other car enthusiasts and hobbyists can be beneficial. Now, checking the labour cost. Most of it costs $75.00 per hour. Clean and wash the parts take $25 per hour, restore the chrome for $45 and more if you plan to outsource a large portion of the restoration. You should be undertaking a majority of the car restoration project, a hobby like this is said to be a labour of love rather than for profit.

It is better to make a plan before you are going to do the restoration. You need to know the parts to be used whether it is original or not. If you want to replace certain parts with original parts, or consider the type of engine that is suitable. To sum up, a finished car restoration project can be rewarding and provide an immensely satisfying feeling. There are considerable costs involved and it is important to think realistically about what would be involved, it depends on the number of parts to restore, the quality of the parts used, the hours of labour, and the car transport fee. Once you have a better picture of what is involved in a restoration project and the costs to consider, you are in a greater position to determine if the project is feasible or will it leave you in a financial mess.