{"id":137101,"date":"2025-04-30T03:31:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T10:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=137101"},"modified":"2025-05-06T20:03:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T03:03:01","slug":"how-much-money-does-a-project-car-usually-take","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-much-money-does-a-project-car-usually-take\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Money Does a Project Car Usually Take?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column137101_9c0e57-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column137101_9c0e57-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column137101_9c0e57-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column137101_9c0e57-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column137101_9c0e57-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column137101_9c0e57-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column137101_9c0e57-39{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column137101_9c0e57-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column137101_9c0e57-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column137101_9c0e57-39 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-6f1636  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-3914b8\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading137101_39944f-aa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading137101_39944f-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading137101_39944f-aa\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading137101_39944f-aa mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading137101_39944f-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading137101_39944f-aa\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading137101_39944f-aa img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading137101_39944f-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading137101_39944f-aa\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading137101_39944f-aa summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading137101_39944f-aa\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>With basic modifications, a project car can cost around $16,000 &mdash; though this figure can increase significantly (potentially reaching six digits) depending on various factors.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exact cost of a project car depends on several factors, including the initial cost of the car and the parts, upgrades, accessories, and labor needed for the job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ways to help with budgeting include tracking expenses, making a priority list, doing research, and using secondhand auto parts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What if you loved a vehicle so much that you were willing to take it apart and put it back together with new and improved auto parts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Project cars refer to vehicles that have been modified extensively to suit a driver&rsquo;s standards. <\/strong>These cars are a labor of love, often personalized to the point that both their performance and their aesthetic exceed those of the original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People do these custom builds for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>to restore old vehicles to their former glory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to upgrade vehicles by giving them new engines, exhausts, suspension systems, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to add new features to enhance the car&rsquo;s interior and exterior look<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost varies, but by how much? Let&rsquo;s look into it and how you can stay within budget with your project car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Does a Project Car Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First and foremost, it depends on how much of the work you can do yourself as opposed to hiring it done. A large portion of the cost of hiring certain elements of vehicle upgrades or renewal is the labor. If you do just about all the work yourself as a labor of love, it will take longer but you&rsquo;ll save a LOT of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, you&rsquo;ll need to know how to do the work too or you might waste money on parts, paint, etc. and make a mess of the whole thing. It&rsquo;s best to do the job yourself and take your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if you know how to do the work, you could restore a 60s muscle car for probably $15,000. If you hire the work done, you could spend two to three times as much or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&rsquo;s no fixed cost when it comes to project cars. Some factors that affect the cost include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>how much the base vehicle costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The shape the vehicle is in when you get it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parts availability for that make and model<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the extent of the upgrades and modifications you wish to do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parts, upgrades, and accessories needed for the project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labor costs (if you get services from auto shops)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More often than not, project cars take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/tips-for-inspecting-a-used-car\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"secondhand vehicles\">secondhand vehicles<\/a> and upgrade them significantly. Typically, you can get your hands on a used car in good condition for around $10,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Combined with customization and labor costs, you can expect to spend roughly $16,000 on a project car <\/strong>&mdash; though this number can go higher depending on your mods and upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some car enthusiasts, the cost of high-end project cars can even reach six figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes Project Cars So Expensive?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cost-of-project-car-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"cost of project car\" class=\"wp-image-137103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cost-of-project-car-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cost-of-project-car-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cost-of-project-car-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cost-of-project-car-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cost-of-project-car-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cost-of-project-car-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cost-of-project-car-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cost-of-project-car.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Project cars are a pricy investment. Not only do you need to pay for new parts and accessories, but you also need to spend on labor costs and additional upgrades.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Project cars are a pricy investment. Not only do you need to pay for new parts and accessories, but you also need to spend on labor costs and additional upgrades. And there are always elements of the upgrade you didn&rsquo;t bargain for &ndash; things that are revealed in the process of doing the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Obtaining Parts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest challenges when doing a custom car project is getting your hands on the components you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modifications, big and small, involve replacing old parts with newer ones. They could be a more up-to-date version of the stock component or a performance upgrade &mdash; either way, they&rsquo;ll be more expensive than a simple replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Expect to spend $5,000 on simple modifications. Prices can increase to as high as $50,000 and beyond if you go for more extensive and high-quality upgrades.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Labor Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s not easy working on a project car. Even if you know how to remove and replace various components by yourself, there will be times when you&rsquo;ll need a licensed mechanic to take over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Expect to spend between $1,000 to $10,000 total on labor costs alone.<\/strong> This price varies depending on the complexity of modifications, how long the project takes, and the rates of the professional you hire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Upgrades<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest reasons any car enthusiast decides to work on a project car is to create a vehicle that is unique and personalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No project car is complete without new accessories, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-light-accessories-and-upgrades-for-safe-and-stylish-driving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"lighting systems\">lighting systems<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-stereo-installation-made-simple-diy-vs-hiring-a-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"sound systems\">sound systems<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/repainting-your-vehicle-picking-the-best-car-paint-color-and-finish-for-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"paint jobs\">paint jobs<\/a>. These upgrades boost both the functionality and the overall aesthetics of the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Typically, additional upgrades cost between $500 and $5,000, depending on what you get for your project car.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project Car Budgeting Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because project cars can be exceptionally costly, it&rsquo;s a good idea to learn how to allocate your budget properly. Track your expenses, make a priority list, do your research, and consider using secondhand parts to avoid spending too much too soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Track Your Expenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best ways to help you budget better is to keep a record of all your expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use a spreadsheet to help you track how much you&rsquo;ve spent on your project car and what you spent that money on. Note how much you expect to spend on other project-related expenses as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a budget tracker, you can easily review the costs relative to the budget and make adjustments depending on whether or not you&rsquo;re overspending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a Priority List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another way to help you budget is to determine your priorities with your project car. This means determining which modifications to focus on first, helping you take the process one step at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s strongly recommended to work on your vehicle&rsquo;s brakes and tires first. Upgrading the suspension is another system that&rsquo;s best improved before doing modifications for power and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Your Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before purchasing car components online for your project, do your research. Compare prices and stick to parts that are compatible with your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s also a good idea to read reviews from customers to see if the parts work well. Remember that you&rsquo;ll get what you pay for, and compromising quality for a cheaper price tag can do more harm than good for your project car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider Secondhand Components<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though it&rsquo;s important to avoid compromising quality for price, there&rsquo;s no harm in looking for good deals here and there. This can mean getting secondhand auto parts at more affordable prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just make sure that any used parts you purchase are still in good condition and are compatible with your vehicle before locking them in.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>What if you loved a vehicle so much that you were willing to take it apart and put it back&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-much-money-does-a-project-car-usually-take\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1651,"featured_media":137104,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[53,3768],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2607],"class_list":["post-137101","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-features","category-lifestyle","entry"],"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Much Money Does a Project Car Usually Take? - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn all about the cost of project cars, why they\u2019re so expensive, and what steps you can take to make budgeting easier.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-much-money-does-a-project-car-usually-take\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How Much Money Does a Project Car Usually Take? - In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn all about the cost of project cars, why they\u2019re so expensive, and what steps you can take to make budgeting easier.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-much-money-does-a-project-car-usually-take\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-04-30T10:31:30+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-05-07T03:03:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/project-car-repair.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1333\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"CarParts.com Research Team\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@https:\/\/twitter.com\/CarPartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"CarParts.com Research Team\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/how-much-money-does-a-project-car-usually-take\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/how-much-money-does-a-project-car-usually-take\\\/\"},\"author\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"$id\":\"1651\",\"name\":\"CarParts.com Research Team\",\"jobTitle\":\"Expert Automotive Writer\",\"description\":\"The CarParts.com Research Team is composed of experienced automotive and tech writers working with (ASE)-certified automobile technicians and automotive journalists to bring up-to-date, helpful information to car owners in the US. 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