In my case, starting in 1985 when I bought the 1600, I have no idea the amount of money I have spent on it! Of course I tell my wife, "not much at all". Luckily she loves the car as much as I do so its not a problem. With a 1970 vehicle that has spent its life in upstate NY, it will NEVER be finished. Right now it looks great and runs pretty well. However, most of the suspension and ALL of the drivetrain is original! It will take me years to complete all of that work, but that is what the 1600 is all about. Deciding over the winter what the budget for the car will be and what I will work on over the summer months. As you can see from the picture, I have a few other projects that require time and money as well. However, the 1600 so easy & enjoyable to work on, I almost feel like I don't want it to ever be finished. I've said it many times before on the FAQ, It was the first car I ever bought, and it is STILL, my favorite car to drive!