Which Classic Car Should You Rebuild?

By: Mark Lichtenstein

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About This Quiz

There's nothing a gearhead likes more than rebuilding a classic car. It's about the pride of the craftsmanship you have and taking part in the life of a car that started its life in a legendary workshop. The question is what car should you take on?

Are you a good driver?

I'm good on a track

I'm a master
I'm safe and defensive

I need some help

Has technology improved how cars work?

Not in my opinion

Yes, but that doesn't mean old is bad
Yes, but it hasn't improved style

Yes

Do you plan on daily driving your classic?

No

That would be insane
On weekends

Yes

How much time do you really want to spend under your car?

An hour or two a week

A few hours a month
Not much, but I'm willing to sacrifice if necessary

Not a lot

How good are you with fixing wiring?

Not really

I'm good at fixing everything
I'm especially good at wiring

I'm good at it

Could you fix a car's computer?

No

Probably not
Maybe

Yes

How are you with mending an engine?

I'm an expert

I'm a quick study
I'm okay

I'm fluent in Google

Are you any good at taking care of original parts?

I'm great at it

I'm pretty good at it, if I don't abuse it much
That depends on the parts

Not good at all

How good are you at sourcing original parts?

A master

I'm okay
I'm decent

I'm terrible

Do you care if your ride is all original?

Mostly

Totally
A bit

Not at all

Would you be willing to replace the engine of your classic with one from a John Deere if it would improve performance?

Hell no

Replace, yes. John Deere? No
Yes

I'd sooner top myself

Do you know what opposite lock is?

I do, and I wouldn't do that to a classic

I do, and I plan on doing that to my classic
I do, but I've never tried it

I do, but I need a computer to help me do it

How important to you is off-road capability?

Not at all

It's all I want
That's what a Range Rover is for

It's nice to have

What sort of "see and be seen" event would you show up to in your classic car?

My high school reunion

A classic rally
The Oscars

My parole officer appointment

How old are you?

60

50
40

10

Are you having a midlife crisis?

No, I'm having a late life crisis

No, I'm fulfilling my childhood dreams
Yes

No, I'm having an early life crisis

Do you plan to only drive the car to and from car shows?

Yes

Mostly
I plan on driving it rarely, but not just to car shows

No

Do you ever plan on taking your car to a track?

Maybe a few times

Only dirt tracks
No

Every weekend

What is your preferred racing category?

Nascar

Rallycross
Formula One

Formula E

Which of these brands makes your heart race?

Ford

Ferrari
Aston Martin

Lexus

What color would you want your classic to be painted?

Deep dark blue

Racing livery
British Racing Green

Color shift Plasti-Dip

Is it okay to swap a classic's perfectly working parts for aftermarket parts?

Absolutely not

Not if you want it to retain its identity
Only if those working parts are bound to break down

Absolutely yes

Do you like a lot of tech in your face when you're driving your classic?

No way

Only the tech I need to survive
I'd use a Tomtom

I need all the tech

Do you want something that makes you look cool to drive?

Cool? Probably not.

No one will be able to see me from inside, so it doesn't matter
Yes

I want to look like a thug

Do you want something that makes you look cool to be working on?

Yes

Only in certain circles
Only to old men

No

Do you want something that you can drive in the rain?

No

That'd be amazing
I'd like something where I can put the top up

I'd like something that works best in the rain

Do you want something that will probably be worth more than your house?

That's the dream

That would be a good investment
No

I don't own my house!

Is rarity important to you?

It's pretty important

It's of towering importance
It's of little importance

It's not important

Do you plan on going on a road trip when the car is running?

God no

That would be a nightmare
That would be very cool

That sounds like a good idea on paper, but would probably be really unpleasant

Do you ever plan on going to a concours d'elegance?

That's all I'm going to

That's part of owning a classic
That'd be nice once or twice

Hell no

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