After kicking the idea around for far too long, me and my dad have finally decided to get serious about working on a project car together. I’m surprised, and somewhat sad, that it’s taken this long given our shared interest in automobiles. Guess it’s better late than never, though.

And what have we decided to pour our blood, sweat, tears and probably too much money into?

The answer is: We’re still deciding.

We kicked around various Porsche models, and he checked out a few. We also have British sports cars like certain Triumphs, MGs and Austin-Healeys on our list. Mostly because I’ve never turned wrenches on cars like that, and he owned quite a few of them before kids came along. The most serious one we’re currently pursuing is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce.

I discovered it on Craigslist, and sent the listing to my dad. Turns out he knows the guy selling it. That guy is currently putting in a new fuel pump, and as soon as it’s installed we’re going to inspect it further. My pops checked it once and said “it’s definitely a project,” but he seems excited about the prospect of getting a classic Italian roadster back tearing up the streets. I have to say, I am too.