A fairly objective piece on rising air-cooled prices
07-26-2014, 10:55 PM
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Carroll Shelby was also known to sign unlicensed kit Cobras. Unfortunately he was whored around like some sort of commodity. Watching the way he was manipulated by the TV auctions was inexcusable.
07-26-2014, 10:59 PM
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07-26-2014, 11:24 PM
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I was reading on a different forum how Corvette C1 values are going down because the guys who grew up with them are getting too old to drive them or dying.
On the other hand, many "modern classics" seem to be appreciating. I wonder if that's because the guys who grew up lusting after these cars can now finally afford them?
07-27-2014, 12:03 AM
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Frankly, feel free to ignore this post.
Better yet, put me on your ignore list, please!
07-27-2014, 12:38 AM
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But life is short. Enjoy them now because you may not be able to tomorrow.
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07-27-2014, 08:55 AM
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07-27-2014, 09:28 AM
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Another one? Only thing I found down there was what seemed to be a 997 burned in a condo fire.
Hell, we've had two 993 widebodies damaged severely in the past month, just with guys here.
I don't think the 993 world will come close to where the longhoods and 2.7L era cars have gone, since there is next to zero demand to hack them into "updated" cars, or use them as basis for light or full duty track/race cars.
But if people keep desiring them, relative to the later 911s, there will be less can kicking on the repair side.
(Got a kick out of Keith Martin talking about how the 3.6L cars are so complicated, what with their turbos and AWD. Uh huh. What, exactly, is that production? Certainly a minority.)
Hell, we've had two 993 widebodies damaged severely in the past month, just with guys here.
I don't think the 993 world will come close to where the longhoods and 2.7L era cars have gone, since there is next to zero demand to hack them into "updated" cars, or use them as basis for light or full duty track/race cars.
But if people keep desiring them, relative to the later 911s, there will be less can kicking on the repair side.
(Got a kick out of Keith Martin talking about how the 3.6L cars are so complicated, what with their turbos and AWD. Uh huh. What, exactly, is that production? Certainly a minority.)
07-27-2014, 11:38 AM
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As a 991 owner -- I think 993 prices are going to continue moving to the moon. In particular the "S" and Turbo models. The new cars have lost all character and government regulations such as Euro6 will ensure it's never coming back.
09-22-2014, 06:00 PM
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As MANY of the nicer examples are exported out of the country and are filling private collections I don't doubt the few that are left will appreciate to the moon. Yes, even though/if there were thousands made, there isn't necessarily thousands left on the road or for sale. As anyone who's recently searched knows the prices seem to rise by the hour with no end in sight. Good if you have yours already neatly tucked into your garage A bummer for those of us still looking to find our perfect p-car and can't afford the premiums that are now par for the course. Just saying...
09-23-2014, 01:13 AM
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As MANY of the nicer examples are exported out of the country and are filling private collections I don't doubt the few that are left will appreciate to the moon. Yes, even though/if there were thousands made, there isn't necessarily thousands left on the road or for sale. As anyone who's recently searched knows the prices seem to rise by the hour with no end in sight. Good if you have yours already neatly tucked into your garage A bummer for those of us still looking to find our perfect p-car and can't afford the premiums that are now par for the course. Just saying...
($5K was pretty stupid money for a 12 year old '68 when I got 911 #1.......)
09-23-2014, 04:16 AM
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It's called being an a-hole, or at the very least rude.
I was reading on a different forum how Corvette C1 values are going down because the guys who grew up with them are getting too old to drive them or dying.
On the other hand, many "modern classics" seem to be appreciating. I wonder if that's because the guys who grew up lusting after these cars can now finally afford them?
I was reading on a different forum how Corvette C1 values are going down because the guys who grew up with them are getting too old to drive them or dying.
On the other hand, many "modern classics" seem to be appreciating. I wonder if that's because the guys who grew up lusting after these cars can now finally afford them?
09-23-2014, 01:33 PM
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I would also add that younger generation, which I'm part of doesn't care for cars all that much or can't afford them. Especially true for older/toy cars. Many will buy cheapest car to go from A to B or buy a car that's perceived to be luxury brand (i.e.entry german car). So the aircooled bubble may continue for a while, but the demand will start to disappear eventually.
Restored Model T cars used to have a market years ago for the demographic that grew up with them and that market went to the grave, so to speak. A friend had difficulty selling one when her father died.
09-23-2014, 03:20 PM
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You get a "simulated signature" that comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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