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cj847 · 08-16-2019, 08:39 PM

I appreciate the comments in this thread. I have a 1960 Willys Wagon and I started a similar thread a year ago on the old willys forum. My complaint was that it is much more financially logical to restore a Chevy or Toyota if there is any chance you are ever going to sell it. My situation is I am going to have 25k in a contraption that would sell for 15-18k max. All while everyone that sees it says "oh, that is cool as hell".
I was looking for a 64-66 Chevy suburban when I found the willys. Even the Chevy suburban (2 door-cooler and smaller than 3 door 67-72) are often selling in the 15-20k range fully restored with LS conversions etc.

Anyway, my point is, only restore a vehicle you really like, because you won't be able to "get your money back". (Unless of course you start with a SWB 71-72 Chevy, FJ40 landcrusier, or Ford Bronco 1st gen)

08-16-2019, 08:39 PM	#49
cj847 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ft Smith, AR Posts: 543	Re: Why aren't classic Suburbans "popular"?? I appreciate the comments in this thread. I have a 1960 Willys Wagon and I started a similar thread a year ago on the old willys forum. My complaint was that it is much more financially logical to restore a Chevy or Toyota if there is any chance you are ever going to sell it. My situation is I am going to have 25k in a contraption that would sell for 15-18k max. All while everyone that sees it says "oh, that is cool as hell". I was looking for a 64-66 Chevy suburban when I found the willys. Even the Chevy suburban (2 door-cooler and smaller than 3 door 67-72) are often selling in the 15-20k range fully restored with LS conversions etc. Anyway, my point is, only restore a vehicle you really like, because you won't be able to "get your money back". (Unless of course you start with a SWB 71-72 Chevy, FJ40 landcrusier, or Ford Bronco 1st gen)