I'm at a point where I have enough time and resources to practically tackle a pretty serious project starting in about 2 months. My problem is deciding which of a number of potential projects to focus on.
I have 4 projects that are looming large in my mind, all attractive for different reasons.
1. A sports racer (street legal and titled) that would require 6-12 months of commitment, but represents the least cash outlay neccesary for completion, I have at least 90% of the parts I'd need already.
Pros: It's the cheapest option. It's already in my storage. It would be cheap to own and operate.
Cons: 2 seats (couldn't take the wife and kids for a Saturday afternoon cruise) No creature comforts whatsoever. Likely little resale value unless I found 'the right' collector.
2. Porsche speedster replica. Would require complete build, probably 6-12 months, need to acquire everything beyond the basic tub.
Pros: These are pretty cool to me. Good resale value compared to most 'kit cars' if done well. Technically has 4 seats, and I could put the litle kids in the back and take them for a cruise
Cons: Not many creature comforts, would cost a bit to build to a high standard, even when doing the work myself. Not a real Porsche
3. Air cooled 911. I have a line on a fairly complete project that's in my project budget.
Pros: It's a Porsche 911. I've wanted one since I was 18. 4 seats (small ones, like the 356, but they exist) Could be put on the road in 3-6 months as a 'driving project'. If done 'right' has a good resale value.
Cons: Would be costly to build 'right'. Not cheap to maintain/run
4. 60's Italian exotic GT. I have a line on a rare exotic that needs a complete restoration. It's in such a state that it would likely be a 3-5 year build, it was literally cut in half.
Pros: It's a beautiful, powerful car when done. High resale value when done. Italian exotic cache.
Cons: Could easily cost 5-8x as much as some of the others to build. 2 seats. Italian exotic ownership costs
Right now I'm leaning towards the 911 as being the best balance between my desires and resources. While I've wanted an Italian exotic of some sort (again... long story) the 911 is a specific car I'd like to own long term, it and the sports racer are the ones I wouldn't be thinking of selling eventually throughout the entire build process. I already have the sports racer parts, so storing them longer wouldn't be hard and I could build that after whatever project I choose.
I have trouble with project creep and ADHD about projects in general, so I need to make a decision and shelve, sell, or walk away from the others in order to complete my next project.
I'm mostly posting to kind of process my own thoughts, but at the same time, I'd like to hear other folks thoughts on the matter.
