The Birth of the Idea
190SL purchased in 1995 for $1500 and in need of complete restoration (Tree growing out of trunk, seized motor and no working parts on car).
Total hrs hours spent - approx. 3100 hrs
Total spent on parts and specialty trades- $32,000
Current Value $200,000-$220,000
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1972 Alfa Romeo GTV2000 purchased in 2008 for $2000 in running condition but in need of cosmetic and mechanical restoration
Total hrs spent – approx. 1200 hrs
Total spent on parts and specialty trades - $7500
Current Value $55,000-$65,000
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1965 Jaguar E-Type Coupe Series 1.5 purchased in 2004 for $1000 in need of complete restoration (not running)
To be restored
Current value unrestored $35,0000
(Restored $125,000-$170,000)