Restoring Collector Cars

Do-it-yourself car restorer Tom Benford walks readers through everything they need to know about finding classic cars, assessing their value, finding parts, deciding on replacement parts versus originals, and estimating completion time. From setting up the workshop to putting the finishing touches on the final coat of wax, this guide offers tips and step-by-step instructions for repairing everything from brake pads to door dings.

Tom Benford is a freelance writer and editor specializing in automotive publishing with more than 20 books to his writing or editing credit. He is a frequent contributor to many automotive periodicals and his byline has appeared in Amtrak Express, Oui, Harley-Davidson Enthusiast, Lens, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and many regional newspapers and magazines. He is also a double-nominee for the 2003 International Automotive Media Awards.