Turning old to gold

      A large part of the car enthusiast world is not so much concerned about what cars are the newest and most modern, but they are more enthusiastic about the cars of old.  These time machines on wheels can give us a glimpse into what life was like in the past and for some these are what all cars should be.  Now, most if not all of these old cars emerging from the past are going to need at least some repair or world to restore them to their former glory, and this is what I want to discuss.  The re-creation of history and restoration of classic cars.

      Sadly, these cars are becoming more and more rare to find in fixable condition as nearly all the "barn find" treasures out there in the world have emerged.  This also has driven up the price of the vehicles substantially.  When a new and untouched find surfaces, it should and will be acted upon quickly to obtain these cars for restoration. 

     When properly restored, some of these cars can bring sums of into the hundreds of thousands to the many millions of dollars at auctions.  The best classification for a completely original restoration of a classic car is the Councours level and only a few hundred cars exist in the world with this level of restoration quality.  In order for a proper restoration to be completed, many hundreds and even thousands of hours and a huge sum of money went into the restoration of these cars.  So the next time you see one on the road, be sure you remember what that owner has invested in their ride.