Swapping into a project car

RSmith

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Hi Guys,

I was wondering if anybody had any advice about something I am considering. I currently have a smart car, which I love and is in good condition.

I'm eyeing up the Fiat X1/9 from the late 70s / early 80s. I've always wanted one and I am wondering about trading in my smart car for a cheap one that needs work and using the extra money from the trade to recondition it. Or is this too much of a risk?

Obviously if I were to choose a model I would get a comprehensive AA check on it to make sure there are no inoperable problems. I believe I have the time and the equipment to recondition one.

Thoughts?
 
have you got a second car to use as a daily driver?, because a project car will have to be off the road for some time to finish off all the big and little fiddly jobs that will need doing to make her road worthy
 
I don't I'm afraid. I would have the x19 as my sole car. Having said that it's not impossible to get a train to work for a few weeks should something need doing.
 

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