Car Collecting Everything you need to know (HB) - Description
Car collecting has now moved from a hobby to a business, with popular cars being resold for over one million dollars! This book is aimed at making just such a rewarding purchase possible. For anyone considering buying a collector car - both for profit and pleasure - veteran appraiser and restorer Steve Linden clearly outlines the pitfalls to avoid, rules to follow, factors to consider, terms and procedures.His book provides an introduction to the process of buying a collector car, with sections looking at special issues that arise before, during, and after a purchase, plus a wealth of general, practical advice culled from over twenty years experience in the business, questions, personal anecdotes, buyer beware stories. Choosing and locating the right model, budgeting, purchasing at auction - both on-line and in person - insuring, restoring, maintaining: Linden addresses all these topics in an expert and accessible way. His book also contains helpful checklists plus a glossary and a complete index of resources. The result is a unique and valuable reference, and one that no collector or prospective buyer should be without.
