Junker vs. Good Original
This month tip deals with a situation
that we have all faced at one time or another. When faced with a choice of two
Pedal Cars, of the same model, but are in totally different condition which one
is a better purchase?
With most of the post WW 2 Pedal Cars
there is usually a good selection of Pedal Cars in various condition out
they’re for us to purchase. With the early cars we are not always that lucky
and usually have to make our decision on the spot. The early cars (1900 –1941)
aren’t as plentiful as the post war cars so some times that model of Pedal Car
that you have found may not show up again for many years. In this case we have
to look beyond the condition and look at the potential and rarity of that Pedal
Car.
Now back to the point of this tip: Which
is a better buy, the car in bad shape for $150.00 or the good original for
$500.00? Here’s our suggestion, always buy the better car it will save you
time and money even if you do your own restoration. It makes good sense that the
less replacement parts that you have to buy save you money. And the better the
condition of the body will save time in repair.
Also the more original your car is the value of the car is increased especially if you document the restoration of the car. By documenting the restoration, number one you can show the stages of the process to others and number 2 if you go to sell the car many buyers find a safety factor in having documented proof of what the car was and how it was repaired.
Buyers do your homework; learn all you
can about the car you are looking to by. Read books, subscribe to the magazines,
e-mail or call people with experience. Search the internet. Always have a
notebook & camera handy to jot down the latest tidbit of information, take
pictures of cars or a part of a car you are uncertain about. Once you have
knowledge you will make smarter purchases, save yourself money & headaches.
Many of us in this hobby Network almost daily about possible new purchases and or to get help identifying Pedal Cars. If you’re looking to purchase a Pedal Car and you’re not sure about the year, model or manufacturer contact your buddies or any of the many people in the hobby. You will find that most all of them will be willing to help you and share there knowledge with you. By networking you can also make some great new friends and acquire some very useful information about the Pedal Car your about to buy.
If your interested in Pedal Cars and
would like to attend the best Pedal Car show in the country. You should think
about attending the Southeastern Pedal Car show held in Pigeon Forge,
Tip From D & S pedal Car Restorations dspedalcars@qwest.net