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SVTPerformance's Chain of Restaurants
Road Side Pub
1969 Olds 442
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<blockquote data-quote="CobraBob" data-source="post: 16624123" data-attributes="member: 6727"><p>Good post! </p><p></p><p>Having someone look the car over who is well versed in older muscle cars is a big plus. But if the OP can't do that, making a detailed list of things to check will help evaluate it before pulling the trigger. A good inspector, though, is really recommended. Here's a good article I found that points that out.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>"Use an Inspector Whenever You Can</strong></span></p><p>When you’re buying from a dealer or private seller, and have the possibility of bringing in an inspector to look at the car, it really behooves you to do so.</p><p></p><p>An inspector acts as a second set of eyes that will make sure the car is exactly as described in the dealer’s sales literature or private owner’s claims. An inspector also functions as an important reality check: reining in your emotions is important to make sure you’re not overcome with the excitement of getting a classic car and end up with an overpriced toy needing more work and money than you’re comfortable with.</p><p></p><p>To find a good inspector, ask for recommendations at local car clubs or classic car dealers. Another option is calling a restoration shop that specializes in the car you are buying and hire them to do the inspection. Even if the shop can’t do it, they may be able to suggest someone who could.</p><p></p><p>In addition to hiring an inspector, you will also be well served by taking the car to a mechanic who can make sure it runs correctly too."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CobraBob, post: 16624123, member: 6727"] Good post! Having someone look the car over who is well versed in older muscle cars is a big plus. But if the OP can't do that, making a detailed list of things to check will help evaluate it before pulling the trigger. A good inspector, though, is really recommended. Here's a good article I found that points that out. [size=4][b]"Use an Inspector Whenever You Can[/b][/size] When you’re buying from a dealer or private seller, and have the possibility of bringing in an inspector to look at the car, it really behooves you to do so. An inspector acts as a second set of eyes that will make sure the car is exactly as described in the dealer’s sales literature or private owner’s claims. An inspector also functions as an important reality check: reining in your emotions is important to make sure you’re not overcome with the excitement of getting a classic car and end up with an overpriced toy needing more work and money than you’re comfortable with. To find a good inspector, ask for recommendations at local car clubs or classic car dealers. Another option is calling a restoration shop that specializes in the car you are buying and hire them to do the inspection. Even if the shop can’t do it, they may be able to suggest someone who could. In addition to hiring an inspector, you will also be well served by taking the car to a mechanic who can make sure it runs correctly too." [/QUOTE]
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