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Originally Posted by 142 Guy
Indeed! Having done the 'on the rotisserie' full restoration its all about the rust. Be willing to spend more money to get less rust or a car that has already gone through a 'good' body restoration project. Following the Ferrari maxim - the cheapest classic to own is generally the most expensive one that you can afford.
Just about all mechanical problems can be fixed with a wrench - even if it involves removing the engine to do the fix. Mechanical fixes typically can be done in small(er) steps requiring less time and work area and don't disable the car for months on end. Body work requires time and a lot of dry work space. I suspect that there are a lot of project cars requiring body work that are sitting under tarps 1/4 done because the owners ran out of time or enthusiasm.
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That is all pretty good advice for the OP. Restoration hardly ever makes financial sense - unless the OP particularly wants a project to keep busy it would be best to buy the best motor car he/she can afford.
You are probably right about there being many 1/4 completed projects in back yards under tarpaulins :-)