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Resolved Question: How hard/expensive would it be to put together a 69 C3 Corvette? And what if it was a semi-replica?

I saw a C3 Corvette today and while I've always liked the car the flipups (which I've always doubted to be good-looking) are incredible (they sort of look like mini-rally lights and their excessively mechanical look compliments the futuristic exterior). It got me thinking - how much would it cost to restore a C3, or build a replica with benefits (ie: better suspension, maybe a non-steel body, lighter/more modern engine and/or possibly a rotary)? There are one or two C3 bodies near me, but they're in unknown - and probably bad - shape. Also, if I'd build this semi-replica, I wouldn't have to feel guilty for essentially destroying a 70s car for my own sake. So basically: -How much would it cost? -How hard would it be? These questions, of course, being asked for this semi-replica project, and then also for a restoration project. My father has an RX-7 and lately I've been accompanying him during his installations of some somewhat minor parts (bought a new intercooler, for example). I am going to university to begin earning a bachelor of Technology this fall - this might or might not help.Thanks for the quick responses. Asylum Driver - Good news that the body's fibreglass - means it shouldn't deteriorate over time, right? (I know it'll probably be gutted outside of that though) And yes, I understand that the rotary would be a blasphemy :P but as I see it, the car was supposed to be the American sports car, and the car has come with numerous engines, so what's the problem with getting an engine that'll help it do what it was designed for? I don't see how it's worse than, say, swapping the engine and it up for dragging? I still probably wouldn't do it, also considering that rotaries are expensive - but I'd do my best to look for a good-quality modern engine instead of blowing who knows how much finding a like-old carburetor setup. I understand it's a shame for a car like this to become a non-perfect restoration, but not much I could do. Wii_saint - Well, I've seen at least one on the internet that made replica frames. And yes, the 69 body is awesome :PAs a side note, a semi-restoration would focus on making the Vette more maneuverable. An example would be an independent rear axle - but that, my father was saying, would probably require fabrication (you could start with one from another car, and then try to fit it in the frame). I think I need to start some sort of theory thread on a Corvette forum. more

Resolved Question: Any advice on this hobby I'd like to try?

I'm going to be 18 next year, I've loved cars all my life. I was thinking about saving up and next year buying an old car pre '72 for tax exemption for restoration. I'd love to be able to fix one up and take it along to rallies and fares. My father wanted me to follow suit and get an old Land Rover like he did. But I think even on classic insurance that will be a bit expensive, yet it would be cheap to fix as the parts are everywhere. I was thinking about an old Mini. Anybody else done this, anybody with advice on which car I should use as a project, preferable a British Classic. Must be tax exempt.By the way I'm from the UK more

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