Deciding to take on a restoration is a major milestone in the career of an enthusiast. Some may reach this point because their beloved classic has either been bought as a runner or has grown too tired to keep on the road, while others see buying a basket case as a way to work gradually towards their dream car. Fear not, however: regardless of starting point, with a bit of planning even the most complex of cars can be restored. Understand the basics, know where to go for help and advice, and be ready to hand some jobs over to the professionals when you reach the limit of your abilities; anything is possible if this basic formula can be adhered to. It may well be a world of blood, sweat and tears, but done right the world of classic car restoration can be one of immense satisfaction and fun. To make sure it’s more of the latter, here are our top tips for first time restorers. We guarantee that when you finally roll your completed project out of the garage for the first
