Classic cars are more than just vehicles. They are extensions of our emotions and visualizations of our aspirations. These cars mean something different to just about everyone, and that is what makes buying and owning a classic so enjoyable. Any classic can bring you happiness, but buying a restored classic car will heighten your experience.
Here are seven key benefits to buying a restored classic car.
Nostalgia
Restored or not, one of the most significant benefits of buying a classic car is the inherent nostalgia that these vehicles bring. Whether you’re attempting to recreate your glory days or wanting to drive an automobile that is simpler and less complicated than today’s cars, a classic car is up to the challenge. That being said, a restored classic car can deliver even more nostalgia if it’s done up in the proper paint scheme. Seriously, is there anything better than a Hugger Orange Chevrolet K5 Blazer or a Brittany Blue Ford Mustang?
Instant Gratification
Sure, you could buy an old classic and then get it restored, but why deal with all the headaches and uncertainties of doing that when you could get the instant gratification of a restored classic car that you can drive and enjoy today? With the right amount of patience, the purchase process can feel the same as buying a newer vehicle by choosing the color combination, equipment, and powertrain to meet your wants and needs. Doing it this way allows the car to feel like it has been tailored to your style, which only amplifies the joy this car will bring you.
Exclusivity
Buying a restored classic vehicle will allow you to instantly stand out from the growing number of exotics you see on almost a daily basis. Late-model Ferraris and Lamborghinis are almost a given at weekend car shows these days, but rolling up in a fully restored classic will always have heads turning wherever you go. And that’s especially true for one-off builds such as custom classics and restomods.
Pride
It doesn’t matter if you drive an iconic classic car or something more on the fringes, all restored classic cars are definitely worth showing off. Nostalgia and exclusivity both factor into the emotional connection between man and machine, and it’s much easier to justify buying and driving a classic car when you take pride in it
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Reliability
The biggest benefit of buying restored classic cars is that they are more reliable, especially restomods which can be as easy to drive and maintain as a much newer vehicle. This is especially the case with high-quality restomods, which in the case of Velocity builds add the newest engines, drivetrains, and electronics as well as a brand-new, custom-made chassis (on most models). After all, the only surprise that should come with classic-car ownership is how many people stop and talk to you while you’re out performing daily errands.
Investment
With the exception of low-volume cars, restored classics tend to hold their value better than non-restored cars making them better options for investment opportunities. An exception to this rule is highly customized cars, which can depreciate or at least take longer to resell due to their more-focused appeal, but restorations (including restomods) do a much better job of at least holding their value if not appreciating. And while the transaction price of buying a restored classic car is higher, you don’t have to put that money into repairs to keep the car running.
Purchase Assistance
Since restored classic cars hold their value better, it’s usually easier to find banks that will offer financing on such old vehicles. Lenders such as Woodside Credit make it as easy to finance a classic as it is to borrow money for a newer car with easy-to-manage rates and down payments. Velocity makes it even easier to own a restored classic by allowing trade-ins toward the purchase of a new restomod.
The Velocity Difference
Velocity redefines what it means to buy and own a restored classic car. We’re your one-stop shop for your next classic car whether you select from our existing inventory of classic Broncos, Blazers, Mustangs, and Ford trucks or have one built to your specs in our industry-best 16-week build process. Either way, you can trust in us before, during, and after your purchase from the design renderings that bring your restomod to life down to the 2 years of warranty coverage once it’s been added to your collection. Experience all of the benefits of buying restored classic cars with Velocity.