classic car

Here are some tips and tricks I've learned from my on-going search for a project car:
1: When there's a chance to get a dialog going between an owner who has a neglected car that is not necessarily for sale, take that chance. There was a woman owner of a 30's coupe that I was very keen to see who was out getting her mail one day when I drove by. Later I regretted it because I almost never saw her outside. If I would've taken that chance and talked to her about the car right then I may not have still been searching for a project. I DID start a conversation, which I told you about in the past, with the owner of a blue 1950's Chevy Panel that was not for sale, but was worth the conversation because I discovered that their hobby shop sold hundreds of model cars and die-casts.
2: Don't let a good deal pass, even if you're still waiting for pay day. This rule is mostly directed towards Ebay. Many owners of cars understand and are willing to wait a few days while you receive your pay. There was a very nice-condition Porsche 914 with a possibly one-off body and very minor damage for sale with no reserve on Ebay Motors. It sold for a very low price, and I missed out because we didn't have the money for a few days after the auction.
3: Take the back roads. Especially in rural communities like the state of Wisconsin, this tip can lead you everywhere. I was going along the back roads one day and saw not one, not two, but three forgotten projects in about five minutes. Only one had a for sale sign on it, but on one other one the owner was outside, and I could've used tip #1 and therefore gotten a good deal on a 20's two-door sedan.