1 Oct 2026, Thu

Man Sinks Six Figures Into An Unfinished F100 Restoration

Image via KFOR/YouTube
Get The Auto Wire in your inbox
Driving news, policy watch and the auto industry’s biggest moves. Free, no spam.

It is a story that repeats far too often: someone pays for a professional restoration, only to find it dragging on for years and tens of thousands of dollars with no end in sight. An Oklahoma father turned to a local investigative reporter after spending well over a hundred thousand dollars on his 1967 Ford F100.

His ordeal highlights the risks of entrusting a cherished project to the wrong shop. For enthusiasts dreaming of a dream build, the cautionary tale is a sobering reminder to vet restorers carefully before handing over both the keys and a small fortune.

Comments are closed.