Musings: Restoration = Money loss! (ALWAYS)

Repairs over 11 years
radiator 300.
remain carb 130.
brakes 100.
1 set tires/alingment 500.
4 oil changes a year (avg) 100.
Power steering box 200.
Cragars w tires were 200.
carpet and seat cover were 400.0
and i drove the car daily for the entire 11 years i owned it
car had 39000 miles when i bought and 86000 when sold
still wearing the factory paint also


This is not really a valid comparison. Your investment increased in value over 11 years as the rarity and popularity of the vehicle changed. This is not a guarantee and is the exception rather than the rule. Did you factor in the maintenance, storage, and repair costs for the whole 11 years? Cost of fuel? etc.?