What is the least expensive classic car to restore?

Five Affordable Classic Cars to Restore

• Affordable Classic #1: Chevrolet Nova (68-70) For those who are new to car restoration, the Chevy Nova is an excellent affordable restoration project.
• Pontiac Trans Am (75-81)
• Oldsmobile Cutlass (68-72)
• Chevrolet Camaro (67-69)

What order should I restore a classic car?

A good order in which to proceed is as follows:

1. Install wiring harness.
2. Replace the dash and all instruments and attach wiring.
3. Fit out interior trim, carpet, headliner, accent pieces, etc.
4. Install front and rear glass.
5. Re-hang doors.
6. Install door glass, then trim panels and handles.
7. Install seats.
8. Fit out trunk area.

How much does a classic car restorer make?

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $69,000 and as low as $19,500, the majority of Classic Car Restoration salaries currently range between $31,500 (25th percentile) to $50,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $58,000 annually across the United States.

How many hours does it take to restore a classic car?

Time is an important factor in full restoration projects since it can take around 1,000 hours to fully restore a classic car. You’re going to need a lot of parts which won’t always be easy to find and will cost significant sums of money.

How much does a frame off restoration cost?

How much does a rotisserie restoration cost? A rotisserie restoration by itself can cost between $5,000 – $12,000. That includes sand blasting, basic body work, paint, and labor. If you plan to have the shop also disassemble and reassemble everything with new parts, that will be an extra $20,000 – $40,000.

How much is a good paint job for a classic car?

The average cost of a new paint job on a classic car is $3,900.00. The prices we found ranged from $2,200.00 to upwards of $10.000. 00, with some higher than $30,000.00 depending on the car, paint scheme, trim, and bodywork needed for that specific classic car or vehicle.