Dave Poon asked:


Your antique cars may look very old and seem to be of no value. But there is a way to make money from them. All they may need are some restoration, and then you can easily sell them to people who like collecting antique autos.

The price of any antique item can be higher depending on how you were able to give a new look and life to the classic item. Let me give you some advice on how make your antique autos profitable by restoring and selling them.

Restoration

1.Look for enough space. The first step for restoring your old autos is looking for enough space to do the job. This will depend on how many antique autos you are going to repair. Furthermore, take into consideration the room needed when dismantling the parts of each auto and building up the auto again.

2.Use original parts as much as possible. It is also recommended that original parts should be used so that you can appreciate the value of your car. And then you can easily convince your prospect buyer that your asking price is justified.

3.Give your auto a new look through research. If you do not have enough knowledge on the specific auto you are restoring, you can read auto magazines or search the internet to educate yourself on how to enhance the look and performance of your auto. You can also be creative but make sure that your antique autos will have its original look when it first came out in the market.

4.Seek the help of a professional. This is recommended if you have exhausted all your knowledge, time, expertise and money when restoring antique autos. There may be situations that seeking a professional help would be better than doing the job yourself.

Selling

1.Maintain the autos. Once you are done with the restoration process, your autos are now ready to be sold. Since the process may take some time, ensure that your autos are clean and working properly at all times.

2.Set the autos market value. Have a detailed list of the autos price just incase a buyer is interested in looking into your list. This will allow you to easily market your autos. Take note of the asking price of each antique autos you are selling.

3.Know your autos. It is important that you know the product you are selling. Some buyers are not knowledgeable enough of the autos they are looking for. They may ask questions such as history of the auto, manufacturer, how to maintain the auto or its manual. It is better that you are prepared to answer any question that a buyer may have so you can easily convince them to buy the auto with your asking price.

4.Advertise when possible. There are a lot of free classified ads where you can advertise your antique cars. Additionally, you can also post a message about your antique autos on boards regarding automobiles (if you are allowed). Look for free or cheap venues to market your product.

Antique autos can be profitable if you properly invest your money, time, knowledge, creativity and patience. Moreover, it will serve as an achievement once you gave life to the old and rusted metals.



Kelly

Danny H C.A.B. asked:


My parents own two antique cars: a black ‘51 buick and a red ‘66 T-Bird with tan hardtop. My mother’s t-bird has a 390 V-8 motor under the hood; the buick has a straight-8. My point? I just bought myself a brand new 2006 GMC 4-door with a 4.8 V-8 motor. I get 16 mpg in town, and about 21 mpg on the highway. Curiously, I find my mother’s T-Bird gets close to the same gas mileage, yet her car is made of solid steel and iron with a huge motor. If today’s cars are supposed to be more advanced and fuel efficient, why didn’t they put a motor in my truck that can get 50 mpg, or 100? Also, my mother’s T-Bird can pull a boat, camper, trailer – anything you can think of because of it’s huge transmission and engine plus the steel frame. If I tried that with a 2006 T-Bird, I’d rip out the transmission because of the strain. Today, I’d have to spend $40,000+ on a diesel truck to do the same job. Does it seem like the American people are being ripped off?

Phillip

[?] Tobeigh Get Loose [?] asked:


I have 3 siblings: Raena, 15, Matt 13, and Brett, 11. I will be going to college next year and Raena, Matt and Brett have been arguing over my bedroom. It’s gotten so bad. I mean, can’t they just enjoy the last year they have with their beloved sister? They have been acting really obnoxious and are even more annoying. Brett even showed me the color he wants to paint my bedroom. And Raena measured the wall to see if a flat screen could hang there… but Matt is the worse. He said that he only wanted my bedroom so he could change it into a garage and fix our dad’s beloved antique cars.
What should I do? I mean- I don’t want to say “None of you get my bedroom. It is mine.” But I do. How can I let them off easily by saying they will just have to wait and see without being obnoxious like them?
-Tobiegh
I’m planning with staying with my parents back in our town [i'm attending school at penn state] until i can get a job, and a rent, basically until i can stand on my own feet. But we have 2 spare bedrooms- an office that is used for sleepovers and a guest room. I don’t see why since Raena, Matt and Brett all want a new room why my parents can’t renovate those two rooms, I mean, I’m happy with switching rooms with Raena- I just can’t stand people arguing and fighting. It gets ridiculous. When I was younger I argued with them, but it’s passed.

Ray

Danny H C.A.B. asked:


My parents own two antique cars: a black ‘51 buick and a red ‘66 T-Bird with tan hardtop. My mother’s t-bird has a 390 V-8 motor under the hood; the buick has a straight-8. My point? I just bought myself a brand new 2006 GMC 4-door with a 4.8 V-8 motor. I get 16 mpg in town, and about 21 mpg on the highway. Curiously, I find my mother’s T-Bird gets close to the same gas mileage, yet her car is made of solid steel and iron with a huge motor. If today’s cars are supposed to be more advanced and fuel efficient, why didn’t they put a motor in my truck that can get 50 mpg, or 100? Also, my mother’s T-Bird can pull a boat, camper, trailer – anything you can think of because of it’s huge transmission and engine plus the steel frame. If I tried that with a 2006 T-Bird, I’d rip out the transmission because of the strain. Today, I’d have to spend $40,000+ on a diesel truck to do the same job. Does it seem like the American people are being ripped off?

Bernice