Restoring a sports car can be a very fulfilling project and one that many car enthusiasts would love to do at some point in their life. It could be something you can enjoy doing alone, with your kids, or friends, and the result is a beautiful sports car that you can take out for a spin and drive with pride. Alternatively, you could sell the car if you want to make some extra cash to go towards your next restoration project. If you have been thinking about taking on a sports car restoration, make sure you keep the following points in mind.

Your Budget

The first thing you need to think about is your budget. Restorations aren’t cheap, particularly if you are working on a high-end brand of car or a vintage model which needs rare parts that are hard to find. If you’re going to take on a restoration, expect to spend upward of $40,000 including the price of purchasing the sports car itself. This kind of project is not for the faint-hearted, so you need to have a true passion for car restoration if you’re going to move ahead with it and make sure you have enough money saved to cover the costs.

Your Expertise

As well as being able to afford to restore a sports car, you will also need to have the right knowledge to do the job properly. If you’re a mechanic you’ll be in a better position for success, as car maintenance is part of your job. However, if this isn’t your profession, you will want to look into hiring mechanics to help you with the more complicated parts of restoration to make sure you get everything right. As you’re already spending a lot of money on revamping the car, the last thing you want is for things to go wrong and it not work, so getting the professionals in is a must.

Number Plates

Another thing you will need to keep in mind is registering your car when the restoration is complete, otherwise, you won’t be able to drive it! You can pay for private or personalized number plates if you prefer, just look up DVLA registrations for more information and to check if the number plate you want is available. Once you have a registration for your car, you can contact your insurance provider to get the vehicle covered so you can legally drive it.

Interiors and Paint Job

When you have made sure that the inner workings of the car are all up to scratch you can start thinking about the aesthetics. This includes the materials for your car seats, carpets, and the finish on the dashboard and steering wheel. You can also start thinking about the color you want the car to be finished in, whether that’s the original color or a new one that suits your style.

Selling

If you are planning to sell your sports car once it has been restored, the best way to advertise this is online via social media, specific blogs, websites, or print magazines/local papers.

You might also want to consider selling it to a dealership that specializes in restored classic cars as another option. Allow the buyer to take it for a test drive and make sure you can provide them with all the relevant documents when you make a sale.