It's a good thing you're not reading a buying guide...
Of course, we don't recommend buying a classic car without first reading seriously researched buying guides. However, it has to be said that many an old car would probably have passed away if the people who bought it had really read up in detail on what to expect.
Logically, buying a 30- or 50-year-old car, even a 15-year-old car, is fraught with risk. And purchase advice naturally tries to present these risks as transparently as possible; after all, a spare part that can no longer be obtained can lead to the classic car being taken out of service.
However, some classic car and youngtimer buyers don't just listen to warning voices, but make decisions based on feelings, enthusiasm and memories. Thank goodness! Because this is how cars that are not supported by the traditional departments of major manufacturers survive. Who would drive a Hillman Imp, a Panhard 24 CT or an Autobianchi Stellina if it wasn't about emotions and disdainful risk or return considerations were left to one side for once?
