Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

classicdeano1973 · Joined: 02 Jun 2014 Posts: 4

I am starting a British Classic car restoration company. Starting small. One car at a time. Low risk with a low and slow return. Could be a sleeping investor or a hands on. Once established, I would like to expand but be realistic. My plans depend on the size of investment. No time wasters. Contact Dean on 07807 510154.

aps · Joined: 15 Mar 2013 Posts: 37 Location: aberdeenshire

where are you and what are you looking for to get you started . what cars will be doing ,a lot more info is needed . wayne aps

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK

This is bordering on being an advert, which would fall under the following t&cs: http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/forum/phpbb/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=10724

The subject of adverts is taking up too much of my time now, I think it may be time to pull the category altogether.

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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK

SV8Predator · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:28 pm Post subject: Re: Investor required

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aps · Joined: 15 Mar 2013 Posts: 37 Location: aberdeenshire

like anything in life ,you can make a good living if you have the right attitude ,everyone involved in car restoration had to start from a small venture and build from that ,unless you had enough money to get top of the range equipment ,you can only spend what you have and if you enjoy working on cars give it a go ,good luck wayne aps

classicdeano1973 · Joined: 02 Jun 2014 Posts: 4

Sorry Rick I am a newbie and didn't realise.

However, I disagree with some posts. You can make money. Maybe not millions but you can. You just need to be clever and a bit lucky and be realistic.
Thanks for the encouragement Wayne.

gresham flyer · Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 1435

Anyone with the ability to work on classic cars and repair them correctly can charge at least £45.00 per hour.....no profit in that.?

I recently replaced the clutch on my Rover P4 100 myself total hours taken 12.

Just out of interest I was quoted £500.00 labour.
£600.00 labour
£650.00 labour.

No profit in that.?

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Rootes75 · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2014 9:30 am Post subject:

I have been asked to restore and regularly service a number of cars locally, trouble is I work full time so haven't got the spare time to do it. It would be lovely to give up the day job and work on classics but like I say to my wife we have to be realistic.

Its something I would definitely think of when the kids have left school and there's less financial pressure on us.

I do think there is a living to be made in it, based on quality of service, knowledge and an open easy manner with the customers.