I always say, If you can't do it yourself, or have really deep pockets, Don't get involved in the Hobby. I got a guy with a 70 Hemi RR , I just looked at, and it's got a collapsed #6 int lifter. Dead Miss. Guy does'nt have a clue mechanically, and can't afford to fix it right now. Said he was gonna take it home and let it sit until later , or Sell it.
Even doing everything myself, right down to the upholstery, paint, it still is expensive. It might be that I am a perfectionist. I like what I have done, then later I say, I could do that better!