How to determine your budget based on the Quality Classifications of Restorations

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• Class 1 “Trailer Queen” : Cars that are never driven and are exclusively for show only, they never lose a class, and very few exist. $200k to $400k to get there.
• Class 2 “Superior Restoration” : These cars will likely win their class at a national show unless a Class 1 is present. They are very competitive at a national level. Budget $125k to $200k to get there.
• Class 3 “20-footer” : A vehicle with an older restoration or good (decent) restoration. These are commonly found, and may place, at local car shows. Budget $80k to $125 to get there.
• Class 4 “Good” : A drivable vehicle with a deteriorated restoration or a poor, amateur, or cost-savings restoration. These cars are obviously in need of a restoration at 20 feet. Budget $50k to $80k to get there.
• Class 5 “Restorable” : Vehicle is in need of a complete restoration. It may not run, and will likely have some rust, but most parts are still intact. $25k to $50k to get to be a “GOOD,” drivable restored vehicle. Budget for $20k to $50k (but expect it to be closer to, or reach $50k).
• Class 6 “Parts Car” : A vehicle that is wrecked, weathered, rusted, or stripped.

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