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The oldtimer is unprecedentedly popular. When you are planning to purchase an old-timer, there are many points to consider. First of all, it is important to think about what is a good choice for you in terms of oldtimer. In addition, there are several ways to get this car. Are you planning to buy an old-timer to rebuild it? Perhaps it is useful to look at the suspension of the registration plate during the construction period. This saves a lot of money in the period that you are not driving the old-timer. We help you to make the right choice for a vintage car and the corresponding oldtimer insurance.

Which oldtimer do you choose?

Before you decide which old-timer to choose, it is important that you look into the following points. Determine in advance whether you want to work on the old-timer and which jobs you would be able and willing to do yourself. Make a cost and time estimate and then choose which old-timer suits you best.

Restoring your oldtimer

Do you like to work on old-timers? Do you have any experience with it? Do you want to restore your old-timer? This is important to determine prior to the purchase. If you have experience with working on old-timers, it is less difficult for you to determine how much time and money you will spend on it. Many people who buy a classic car with the intention to restore it, underestimate the amount of work they have to do. So be realistic in deciding which tasks you can do yourself and which tasks you might want to outsource.

Take stock of the costs

When you have decided who will do what, you can take stock of the costs. The costs will also depend on the type of old-timer and its condition. A relatively cheap old-timer is not always a better option than an old-timer that is more expensive, but in a better condition. When buying an old-timer, it is wise not to do this with the aim of earning money. Buy a classic car with passion and don't get rich, but be realistic.

Make a time estimate

Besides making an estimate of the costs, making an estimate in time is also important. Are you buying the old-timer to work on it for years or are you hoping to be done in a couple of months? How much time do you plan to spend on the restoration of your oldtimer?

Of course, this also has to do with your personal situation. If you have a full-time job, the work on your vintage car will mainly be done in the evenings and at weekends. Be realistic when making the planning and also take into account possible problems you might encounter, so that the work will take longer. It is important that you can continue to enjoy working on your old-timer and that you do not see it as a burden.

Which oldtimer suits you?

If you have checked the important guidelines for choosing your old-timer, you can start making your choice. If you have less time and knowledge, it is wise to choose a vintage car that is not so complicated in terms of technique. If you already have a lot of experience, you might like to get more of a challenge. In that case it might be interesting to choose a complicated model that is not very common. Please note that rare models are often more expensive and finding spare parts for such a rare car is also more difficult. In addition, there are fewer people with whom you can exchange experiences and share knowledge. Don't have a lot of money to spend on DIY? Then choose an oldtimer on which you don't have to do much.

Once you have one or two old-timers in mind, it is a good idea to make a list of the pros and cons of these cars. This will help you make a more conscious choice, one you won't regret later on.

When comparing old-timers, you can also check what the insurance costs. If there is a difference, you can choose the oldtimer with the lowest premium.

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