My current car (2011 vw tiguan) is probably going to my grandma when she moves up to the mountains. So I'm looking around for my next one.
After looking around on some forums and classifieds I've found some running and driving 1st gen mustangs that I'm mighty tempted on. I've always wanted one of these cars, both to drive and restore. I'll need a daily driver, doesn't have to look to great right now.
I'm moderately handy, have some basic hand tools, and have changed my oil before. That about all the practical experience I have though. I know how most systems on a car work, but I've never really gotten under the hood to do work. I'm hoping to learn on this car, because I hear classic cars are easier to work on. I don't mind spending a bit on tools and parts over time, as I learn to do more and more.
I don't really have anybody to help me though. I have some friends and acquaintances who are more experienced than I, and I'll be leveraging their wisdom and elbow grease, but this is largely a solo gig.
Am I setting myself up for failure? I figured starting with a car that runs and drives decently will be a good start and allow me to still use it while I learn, but is this the wrong idea? I can't afford to have two cars, so this has to be it.
In the vein of leveraging wisdom, what is y'alls take on it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated before I lay down some money.
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