The hobby is a monster now, not like it was 20 or even 10 years ago. At times not so much fun.
But the Pontiac sector has proven to be unique and fortunately isolated from it. Just go to POCI or GTOAA or Norwalk or any number of the Pontiac specific shows and you do see a difference compared to more commercial type shows...(no names sorry.)
Yes there is competition and "one-upsmanship" on the show field and drag strip. But it's not about malice at the shows I go to, as opposed to some of the other stuff.
Yes there are 6 figure Pontiacs out there...Fortunately not many, so that element hasn't invaded us yet.
Was it nice to have every GTO a $50k car, yes and no, but with the prices falling, I think some of the fun gets back into the hobby, because you look at it as an expense and not a potential to cash in. (just restore a GP and see just how much of an expense it can be....)
that being said, there might be a day the PY gets an offer they can't refuse...And we can't nor shouldn't blame Chris when that day comes. After all who remembers the shop in North Wales and how far his business has come? Just spend a lifetime building a business or career and not get rewarded? Who does that? Can't blame you CC, "The U" costs $$$$$$$
I think we need to appreciate the uniqueness of the "most popular orphan" status that Pontiac has, and continue to enjoy our cars, regardless of your style...Racer, restorer, "Fast and Furious" rice-type cars, lowriders, rats, corporate block stuff etc.
Times change, I currently hate what goes on in my business but you have to roll with it. Same with the hobby.
As for the internet home of grass roots Pontiac...Yep we know where it is!
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