Quote Originally Posted by Flamenco_not_Flamingo View Post
I hear what your saying and no doubt a "build" is often a labour of love, a hobby, a way to spend time with some people that you really like to or just a way to get to the shed and have some time on your own and contemplate over a sherbet or two.

On the other hand some people don't have the know how but have the funds, some people have the know how but are time poor so they are able to purchase a vehicle like the one we are talking about and still love and enjoy them just as much.

I have been in both positions, I have built and I have bought, I can't actually pick a favourite, I just enjoyed them for what they were.

I don't think there is any way better or worse, just personal preference, all that is important is that we are indulging in a pretty cool pastime and we are keeping the older vehicles alive.
Well said and I also have been in the same positon,And I have to say the built and brought cars(Vans wagons)I have enjoyed both.
If you do it for the right reason(ie you liked the car)Then also I cannot pick a favourite.
But spending 70k restoring a car did put a bit of stress on me(not the cost)But the overall project.I lern't a lot doing it and have a lot of respect for people who do build.
To me it is a matter of what you do with the car/van/wagon once finished.
Just enjoy what ever you do.

Cheers Kiwivan