with Chipper. Now that I’ve done a few cars, both for myself and others, the initial purchase price, condition, parts/completeness, already chromed items, etc., will make a huge difference in a restorations cost. When I purchased my 31’ basket case it was 100% complete including extra parts. All but the headlight bar was rechromed and a NIB HC interior was included. Including purchase price and all monies spent to restore I came in under half it’s restored value but now am spending about $3000 to put a fresh engine in it. Still, I’m way,way ahead on expense versus resale value. Now, with my 32’ Olds convertible, that adage Chipper mentions comes to play plus it’s rarity all contributed to its initial cost. I paid about as much for the Olds as a barn find as I have into my 31’ Chevy finished ( minus the new rebuild)! Now add in $20,000 for chrome. Yes, that much because there is virtually no such things as repopped parts for the Olds even though it shares many of its parts with the 32’ Chevy Cabriolet. Even with its rarity (mine will be only 1of 3 known with wood wheels), the lack of Oldsmobile followers will keep its value down. With me doing all the work minus the engine rebuild, the cost in this restoration will be right at its maximum value to the right buyer. With that said, I’m not restoring this car for its possible value but, I’m restoring for the enjoyment I get now, will get later, and to preserve a rare piece of automotive history, even if that history doesn’t matter to many.