| Benefit 1: They are cheap! | | | | engines, restoring a muscle car is by far the best |
| Due to the concern over environmental issues, with | | | | way to go about it. The beauty of these old cars is |
| car emissions being a major contributor to global | | | | there's no high tech computer controlled engine |
| warming (and muscle cars unfortunately emit more | | | | systems to worry about, and many repairs and |
| than most) and the financial concern over the cost of | | | | upgrades can be done by yourself from home with |
| gasoline (again, these old girls guzzle fuel like it's going | | | | the right parts, a copy of the workshop manual and |
| out of style), even cars in great condition (often not | | | | a little trial and error. Lots of online communities exist |
| too far from showroom condition) can be had for | | | | where you can trade tips and tricks, and local car |
| bargain prices these days. Just remember if you do | | | | clubs can also yield lots of advice from friendly fellow |
| buy a muscle car as a project, or if you get | | | | enthusiasts. |
| something fully restored and ready to go, be | | | | Benefit 3: You can get your friends involved! |
| responsible to the environment (and your wallet) by | | | | Working on a project car is a great way to spend a |
| only driving on special occasions, such car shows, | | | | Sunday afternoon with your fellow rev-head friends, |
| vintage car runs, or just that one weekend a month | | | | or even your family and kids if they are old enough. |
| roar through those old country roads. This will have | | | | Put on a barbeque and a case of beer, invite a few |
| less impact on global warming and your bankbook, | | | | friends over (after promising them a drive or two |
| and has the added benefit of keeping the experience | | | | once the car is finished) and you can make light work |
| of driving your dream car special and fresh each time | | | | of the most daunting parts of a restore, ie. sanding |
| you take it out. | | | | back paint and patching rust comes immediately to |
| Benefit 2: It's a learning experience! | | | | mind. |
| If you've ever wanted to learn more about cars and | | | | |