VCCA Home Forums Thread Like Summary - 1928 Chevy sedan

Hi guys, new to the forum and new to these cars..

I'm looking at a 1928 Chevy Imperial 2 door 4 seater. it needs work, I noticed the controls on the steering wheel for throttle and timing are missing. is this a major issue or an easy fix. the motor turns over but that's all it does. the engine is a 4 cylinder..

It's a barn find and had one owner..

I don’ t know your background with these older classic cars nor the factors involved in your purchase decision.

Here are a few guidelines I have learned as I have enjoyed this hobby.
- I have no expectation of recovering whatever amount I spend to buy and rejuvenate/rebuild/restore a vehicle.
- I do not set a deadline for purchasing a vehicle.
- I always have a “shopping list” of candidate vehicles. Whenever I have the opportunity I look at those vehicles whether it is at a show, a “cars & coffee”, or an auction. I follow the major auctions as well as other online auctions like Bring a Trailer and Sullivan Brothers. I also belong to Facebook groups related to those vehicles. That makes me aware of the current range of pricing in the broader market.
- I do not purchase a vehicle that is not the type and configuration I like or want. For example, regardless of condition if it does not have the power train or a color I want, I pass regardless of price.
- I am extremely cautious and very stingy with my money when looking at a non- drivable and especially non- running car. If the car is missing parts I do my research on availability and pricing of those parts.
- I do not purchase the first vehicle I look at unless I am confident that it is a good deal. I may go back and check on that vehicle after I have seen more candidates.

In my case I am not looking for rare high end classic cars like Bugatti’s, Mercedes SSK’s, original Cobra’s or Ferrari’s. Once you start shopping you will learn that there are lots of choices for 1920’s and 1930’s regular vehicles out there for sale.

A VCCA membership would be a great investment for you. You can start connecting with members who know these cars and are very willing to help you find the right one for you and your pocketbook.

One key advantage is that many members will take the time to go look at a car and provide their assessment. There are members in all 50 states.

Thank you for all the info guys..The membership sounds like a solid plan for me. I no longer feel alone in my search or help..

If you join the club the club's magazine has a section in the back for vehicles for sale. Most are restored with prices north of your price point but the catch is you'll likely need to put much less money into it to enjoy driving it. For example my 38 is a true barn find that I bought for $2500 (photos below show it as found) but I have well over $30K in the restoration and it's not a concourse restoration.

Here's a listing in the site's vehicles for sale forum. It's over a year old so the vehicle may be sold by now but it has a phone number for you to call.

https://vccachat.org/ubbthreads.php...r-sale-barn-find-4500-00.html#Post470180

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