TheSamba.com :: View topic - Anybody have any suggestions?--A life's project!

Sun Nov 14, 2004 12:43 pm

I am trying to figure out what I should do with my bugs. My Dad collected bugs for the greater part of his life and a little over three years ago he passed away. I am in college and am the only member of my family that really cares about the cars. I can't decide if I should sell the cars as a collection, piece by piece, or restore them myself. No matter what happens, I want the cars to go to a good home--a place where they will be (in most cases) restored to original condition. Anyway, my question is, would it be worth the time and money to restore the cars myself, or should I say goodbye to the collection?

The collection... old grocery store full of parts where the bugs are housed --the cars go from '53 on up and include pretty much all years.

Any input will help, no big rush.

Thanks,

Lucas

Sun Nov 14, 2004 1:11 pm

oldvolkshome2 wrote: Anyway, my question is, would it be worth the time and money to restore the cars myself, or should I say goodbye to the collection?

Hi Lucas,
That is a question only you can ansewer!! Best to take your time if you can and decide. We have known too many volks that were kicking themselfs year later for not keeping thier old VWs.
Eric&Barb

Sun Nov 14, 2004 1:19 pm

Pick the few cars *you* want. Ones that mean something to *you*
Once you've done that sale the remaing cars and or parts that you don't want / need to finance the restoration of the ones you're keeping

Sun Nov 14, 2004 2:09 pm

Sorry to here about your dad. Having a ton of cool old vws at my disposal sounds like a problem i would like to have :lol: , Im with the previous post, keep a few that you want and sell the rest. Like the 53 to me, also need a W lid and some early pop outs. :P Good luck on your decision. Oldoval

Sun Nov 14, 2004 8:51 pm

Hi Lucas. Are you from Pueblo?