1966 roadrunner

Hi Hector, welcome to the VTT, home of some of the craziest trailer junkies around.

Your question, "Is it worth it?", is probably a lead-off topic for many new members on a frequent basis. The correct answer is yes, and no.
First the "no" part. After you read around a bit, you find that the oldsters in here all have watched a little hobby (okay, read that "big obsession"...) turn into an absolutely crazy market. It is fueled by the fact that "vintage" (old used-up and in need of great repair) somehow translates into "extremely worth whatever it takes", and then there are the folks who can afford to pay whatever it takes. The market for used-up vintage is insane and getting worse. That being said, there are some good deals left to be had. So on to the "yes" part....it is worth the asking price if you believe that it is. Citing the fact that there really is no guide for pricing old campers, like there is for old cars and antique furnishings and art, then pricing is all according to what the buyer is willing to pay. There are some general procedures for the shopping phase....Know what to specifically look for and what it will cost to fix. Learn what the "icepick test" is for example, and also the catch phrases ("Used to leak, doesn't anymore, all fixed", and "No rot anywhere" and, "Roof has been coated", and "I know what these are worth"....)Each of those phrases should raise a red flag and lower your offer price. Keep your cards close to the vest...don't show excitement, and then it is easier to offer a little less. A couple hundred saved is a couple hundred toward the water system or the curtains.

IMNO... "good bones" MAY be worth a grand. But a complete restoration or renovation, or resto-mod...whatever case suits you, will likely cost 5-8 times the asking price for the trailer. There are many many things that will come up that just keep costing. Consider that new tires and brakes on my recent work cost near $400...without buying rims. The cushions alone are going to cost more than I paid for the camper. Stainless screws are $9-something a box, and will need at least 7 or 8 boxes, then there's always a tool or three that you don't have in your box, and have to pick that up. Will you love that project as much as you do the finished product? There is a real good chance you will. But be ready for the surprises along the way.