Essay On Car Restoration

If you are new car restoration, the first thing you need to understand is that their are different types of car restoration. Once you know the different types of car restoration, you can decide which type is right for your vehicle and for you to pursue.

Driver Restoration

This is one of the most basic types of restoration that you can do. Driver restoration focuses on taking a vehicle that is not currently in operating conditions, and turning it back into a functional and operational vehicle.

This type of restoration generally involves replacing parts that are no longer working under the hood of the vehicle. It may also involve some minor cosmetic adjustments that are necessary in order to get the vehicle back on the road. This type of restoration is focuses primarily on making your classic car

functional again.

Street Show Restoration

The next level of restoration after driver restoration is street show restoration.

This type of restoration builds on where you start with driver restoration. The vehicle needs to be fixed so that it is in working order again under the hood. However, it goes beyond just getting the vehicle on the road. Street show restoration focuses on making your classic car look great as well.

All minor and major cosmetic issues are fixed, and depending on the condition of your vehicle, extensive body work and paint work may be required. With a street show restoration, you are trying to get the outside of the vehicle looking good enough that you would score points and be in the top at a classic car street show.

Show Car Restoration

This level of restoration goes above street show restoration. Street show restoration is focused on making your classic car look good, whereas show car restoration is focused on making your car look like it did when it originally rolled off the production line. The goal is to restore your vehicle to its former glory as much as possible.

You may need professional assistance in order to get your classic car show car ready.

Concours

Restoration

This is the highest level of restoration you can put your vehicle through. This type of restoration is done complete by a team of professionals; none of it is done by you in your own garage. All the part are replaced and all the body work is done by professionals.

Concours restoration is generally done on vehicles that will be shown at auto shows or stored in private collections; vehicles that undergo concours restoration generally are not driven.

Those are the four levels of restorations that your classic car can undergo. If you are working on your vehicle yourself, you can start with driver restoration and work your way up to your ultimate level of restoration that you wish to achieve.