replicaracer43
Grumpy Old Man
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Novel idea, but a horrible business plan in today's world
If it's something that you'd like to try, then by all means try it. Will it fail ? Will it succeed ? You won't know till you prove it one way or the other. You asked for opinions, so mine is simple:I built a 69 Charger R/T for myself and have a 72 Valiant I am doing now, then I have a 70 Dart last in line. I am well aware of what it takes.
I am thinking of an idea and wanted to gauge its popularity with the intended customers.
The idea is to start up a business that will sell, service, restore and provide parts for “1960-1974 focused” Chrysler Products.
Imperial
Chrysler
Plymouth
Dodge
Dodge Trucks
My idea is to make it like one were to step back into time and land at the respective dealership for each brand.
Each “dealer” building would have a showroom featuring models from a certain model year (i.e. 1968 Valiant, Belvedere, Fury, etc.) All models would be restored or unrestored in good condition and everything would be available 2-doors, 4-doors, wagons, etc.
Parts department would sell used original parts that would be refurbished and in good condition, new reproduction parts, nos parts, and new Mopar Performance parts (where applicable) for each make.
Service would be a full service department offering most common services in-house and use real vintage equipment and modern equipment.
Restoration Shop would take on customer-pay jobs and restore vehicles for sale by the house for the lot. All lot vehicles would be restored faithfully to factory specs and 100% stock according to each model year.
A fuel station would be located on the premises to provide high-quality fuel (i.e. Sunoco) for all vehicle, and would be accessible to customers.
Just a thought and wanted to see what the reactions would be.
I think you would be buying into a rapidly diminishing market; young folks don't have the money or time or the interest in old cars.Love That! but Who would work there? A Bunch of Old Dudes that stand around and tell stories? Lol