Specifically an Oldmobile Rocket 98 from 1952 or a '69 Chevy Impala. I've recently become obsessed with old cars and (Of course) my mother told me to figure out how much it would cost to maintain a classic. So...it'd be fantastic to know how much that'd cost!
2007-08-30 14:30:53 · 4 answers · asked by First L 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it cost a lot,things will go bad more from it ,if you don't drive it that much,and then they will go bad from driving it too,and some parts aren't too bad,but some of them are double what normal parts are,either way you have to take care of them,i sold mine because i never drove it enough,and every time i did get to drive it something went out on it,with a classic car you just have to repair things as they tear up,and they will,any one of them will give problems,just try and pick a car that's easy to find parts for,Chevy,s are the easiest to keep up,and parts are cheaper for them,any gm product will be cheap to keep up,good luck on it,i hope you find a nice one.
2007-08-30 14:41:28 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the vehicle is in good shape to begin with, the costs could be very reasonable depending on how much you drive it. The Chevy in particular would be dirt cheap to maintain. Parts are plentiful, and available at any major auto parts store. Engine and transmission are very easy to work on and cheap to fix or rebuild. I have a 1963 Dodge Dart that I picked up cheap because it was not running. After a complete tune-up, new battery, new brakes, belts, hoses, and a fuel tank, I spent less than 600 dollars. After that, it's just basic stuff that you'd do on any car such as oil changes, brakes and tune ups. Check out rockauto.com for parts that you can't find at the local shop. They are a great source for parts for any car, but they can get most anything made for any car, and at a good price. Hope this helps.
2007-08-30 21:46:10 · answer #2 · answered by st6787 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The olds Rocket is sweet, I like the 1950 model.... it does cost some money to maintain one. I have a 51 Buick..... once it is running fine the maintenance is lower than a new car..... parts are still available and easier to install and less parts to go bad. I love the old cars..... Come check out my 51 Buick here....
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2595052
2007-08-30 21:38:00 · answer #3 · answered by Stampy Skunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a figure that can vary from buying a jar of polish, all the way up to buying every different coating that was put on at the factory, and the labor to put it on.
In other words, from about $50 to the thousands. It all depends on the level that you want to maintain on the car.
2007-08-30 21:38:35 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋