Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! To answer some questions – yes, maintenance costs are a factor I’m carefully budgeting for. I’m estimating around $2,000-3,500 annually for regular upkeep, depending on what issues crop up. The key is finding reliable suppliers and learning to do some work myself to keep costs down. As for the restoration, I’m taking a measured approach – fixing what’s broken while preserving the original character of the car.
