SCG Classic Car Restoration Buyer's Guide

There are many pitfalls when it comes to buying classic cars. Each car has it's own particular weak spots - either in design or manufacture - and Second Chance Garage's Car Restoration Buyer's Guide attempts to point out areas most likely to be of concern to help you assess the classic car you are about to purchase.

Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1968-1970 Plymouth Roadrunner Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith The Plymouth Roadrunner is a revered icon and collectors still pursue the Roadrunner with the same passion as Wile E. Coyote. . . .keep reading Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1957-1959 Fairlane Skyliner Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith The Ford "retractable hardtop" was all the talk in the day. Here's some things to consider before purchasing your late '50s icon . . .keep reading Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1948-1972 Chevelles Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith The epitome of the muscle car era, the '69-'72 Chevelles had lots of panache. And that's what makes them so valuable today. Here's what to watch for when buying one of these muscle car icons . . .keep reading Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1975-1982 Corvette Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith If the sound of dual exhausts and swoopy curves in a low lying two seater is exciting, Corvette was made for you. The "Disco Nightclub" era Corvettes are a great way to enter the hobby at lost cost. . . .keep reading Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1970-1976 Dodge & Plymouth A Bodies Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith The genius of the Dodge Swinger and Plymouth Duster lies in the versatility of the basic design. Buyers could choose a basic commuter car with thrifty slant six or opt for the tire smoking 340 V8 in a swoopy fast back style body. There were enough options to customize the car to your taste and thousands did, making the Mopar A- body one of the strongest selling compact cars in its history. . . .keep reading Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1949-1954 Fords Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith In 1949 Ford ushered in a new era of automotive design. The 'can't tell the front from the back' designs would change things forever. . . .keep reading Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1970-1981 Firebirds Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith Second generation Firebirds were one of Pontiac's strongest image vehicles...it has appeared in more movies than any other Pontiac . . .keep reading Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1964-1967 Chevelle Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith From the beginning in 1964 Chevelles were superstars. They are excellent cars to enjoy the classic car restoration hobby and parts are readily available. . . .keep reading Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1965-68 Mustang Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith Evergreen popularity and availability of parts and services makes the '65 through '68 Mustangs a great choice for the novice car restorer. . . .keep reading Classic Car Buyers Guide: 1955-1957 Chevrolets Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith The 1955 Chevy became an instant hit and in three years, the full size Chevy became a hot rod icon and fifties classic. . . .keep reading