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Classic/Antique Car Repair/1989 camaro rs convertible

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Expert: - 6/19/2008


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Hello Brad,I have this camaro convertible since 1994 and it needs alot of work,i was told to fix it and hang on to it,now is it worth it?It's going on 20years, when is it conspired a classic?

Answer
A car is considered an antique when it reach 25 years old. The Classic designation is used on specific makes and models as defined by one or more of several automobile organizations. As to how much it is worth depends on a lot of things starting with what the car was equipped with when new. Does it still have the origional engine, transmission, drive line? How much rust is involved and how much would you have to spend to bring it to new car condition?  It depends, but make sure that you are not going to invest more in the car than it will ever be worth.
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Expertise

All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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