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Originally Posted by carbking
Gloom and doom threads come up every so often.
I don't buy and sell cars, and have no idea of their value. I have all of the collector cars I need, so need to participate in that market.
But I am VERY active is the selling of parts. Carburetor kit sales (even with competition from those acquiring stuff out of country), are stronger than ever; and I turn down an average of 25 carburetor restorations weekly. With the demand for the kits, no time to restore carburetors.
Does that sound like gloom and doom?
Many younger folks are getting into the hobby, and while we sell muscle car kits (and carbs) like the thesis of this thread, right now our two largest sellers are kits for Caterpillar, and kits for 1915~1935 Buick. Doesn't sound like the market is dead for older vehicles.
Enjoy the hobby; the future will take care of itself.
Jon.
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I don't feel this thread is a "gloom and doom thread" in any way. In fact, quite the opposite. For "REAL" car people who enjoy this hobby for the joy of muscle cars, this is a great opportunity to go out and buy, own, drive and enjoy one on a working mans income. The prices are attractive for real muscle cars in decent condition to drive or enjoy or a completely restored one for a fraction of what it would cost to bring a rust bucket back from the dead. The only possible "gloom and doom" might be a few who cashed-in their 401K's to buy and over-restore a few muscle cars thinking this was their retirement plan. I have a few friends who have successfully done this, but they study the market, stay on top of all the trends, and treat the "hobby" as a business. No attachment to the vehicles, they are just metal stock certificates.