After selling my motorcycle, I bought a low mileage 1942 Studebaker Commander 4 door sedan that was was not currently running and needed a complete new interior. It was parked it in a friend's barn. I soon discovered that the cost of the interior alone would exceed the hobby budget. Raising our children was the priority and spare time was not readily available. After a handful of years, I sold the car to a Studebaker collector. I made my next purchase when my children gained a measure of independence. The learning experience of this initial old car purchase gave me a much more realistic perspective on the my abilities and the necessary equipment, workspace and dollars needed to enjoy the old car hobby.