lol... so tempting.. and I do write for a Nova magazine.. ;)

The irony is that Penny is more "race" that II Much.. it's just packaged in a more "mainstream" way.

When people want to buy her I generally end up working to talk them out of it.. "you do know there's no AC or heater.. right?" The door bars don't come off you know.. No, that's not a radio, that's a track computer. :lol:

Just like my earlier post....you have proved your car is a beast to be reckoned with and reliable. Every win adds to the cars history. I wouldn't be crazy about it on the street just because of the cage. However, it's a great street performer and mops em up on the race track. What more can a buyer ask for? I plan on doing the same. Not sure on you level but it will be respectable.

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ALWAYS make what you like.

I agree 100%.

As the Economy has changed, I try to keep an eye on, "Mainstream", vs., "Out There". I enjoy the damn things so much if it was up to me I'd do one both ways, but any way you slice it, putting together a nice '69 Camaro, PT car together is not something for the weak of pocket book. In economic uncertainly, I tend to take less risk.

I will buy and put together something I'm crazy about, with a touch of "Out There" blended in, that can be toned down if needed. When I see a car that someone has just poured their heart out and money out into a killer car and something happens to them financially, and they have to get rid of it, I really feel for them when they are looking at $50,000-$100,000 Loss, when at that particular time in their lives they are needing the money the most.

I always give this some thought when I start anything that's going to take $70k+ money. I know many people, "Get your enjoyment out of it", that said however, when there are other people involved I am responsible for, I don't think it is a bad Idea to know going in a possible "OUT" plan in case something happens.

If the Economy firms up, so will my wallet, even thought I know at this point things will be a $100k or more when things are done.

Thanks

TY O'Neal

Who said it's not "sellable"? Maybe the asking price is just too high. We are in a recession/near depression after all....


Yes, even in a good economy it is limited. And as mentioned above, we are not in a good economy.

Obviously the asking price is higher than buyers want to pay, or it would have sold. Of course that's true. In other words, the OP's premise seems to be on the money (pardon the pun): too much racing influence can hurt the value of your hot rod.

jp

There is more true beauty hiding in II Much's hood hinge/latch assembly than there is is most cars. It's a design conceived, fabricated and refined by the car's owner. Ditto on the front suspension, exhaust hangers and myriad other examples.

And there are people who appreciate this art form. There are people who can sniff it out from a casual "50 footer" glance. The know it when they see it.
The car's design elements were intentional. A reflection of the artist who created it.

The Mona Lisa's a hag! But she gets top billing. She has mainstream appeal. I'll pass, thank you.

Thanks Steve! Your opinion matters a lot to me. Makes my whole day. :woot:

jp

Mona is a Babe...you just need to squint.

With all due respect, I don't think it's a given that the "racing influence" is the reason for it not selling. It could very well just be the price. What was your last asking price, like $150k or 175k?

FWIW, I saw your car at SEMA 07 and absolutely loved it.

Send the prospects you turn down my way. I've got A/C and heat. :thumbsup: