I'm in tears... I am selling my Chevelle
 

Well, after owning my Chevelle for the last 22 years, I am in a financial mess and selling the Chevelle. Actually my brother and my father are kind of arguing over who's going to get it... This was my 1st Hot Rod as well as my first car. I have so many memories and experiences in that car...

I don't drink (just choose not too)or smoke anymore and I feel like someone I truly loved just died... I am so upset about the economy. I was a Mortgage Banker for the past 18 years. I could have made alot more money in the past, but when you have morals and a consience and really want to help people instead just doing insane loans that someone will probably shoot you later for..

I am not trying to make excuses but last year I spent close to $50K on my oldest son's rehab and moved (dropped everything packed and left) from Las Vegas to save my kids from the Meth, gang and gambling problems last year in all cost me over $150K

It really saddens me that politicians, banks, hedge funds, speculators ect. just don't give a damn about no one but them flipping selves and feed the pig of greed and now we all are paying the price...

Believe me I am no saint. Now I am starting almost all over again (at almost 40) in the work force and I have never felt such rejection like I have the last 6 months. I have seen it all in the Mortgage business and I am glad to be getting out but I have never in my life time interview with such incompitent bozos in my entire life, I am in shock....

I don't know why I am trying to explain this...Tears are flowing.... I swore to myself I would never do this... The chevelle has been sitting for the past 11 years. I just am having a problem selling this to my brother or my father (eventhough I love them both dearly) and having see the car belonging to them and in their garage and not mine.....

I really want all you guys know that I have been reading and posting on Lateral-g since almost almost the beginning and I can honestly say this is the best dang web site and forum out there (I am not BSing either) This board reekes humility and just a great bunch of guys here....

Well I guess for now my hot rod dreams are shattered and broken for I don't know how long.... I am having a hard time coming to terms with the car and finances... At least my kids are alive and doing well now, eventhough my wife and I have had a real hard time over the past 18 months with all the emotions and drama...

I am sorry guys to be spilling my guts here... Some of my past posts were optimistic but reality is now here.... My wife won't read this post (I hope not).... shes a little upset I am doing this... She knew when we got married in 1989 that my marriage to my chevelle was one she could not compete with but accepted this mistress in our marriage....:thumbsup: I guess the marriage outlasted the chevelle....:rolleyes:

Well thanks guys... I will still read and be a part of the board here and there... it won't be quite the same but at least I can see all your guyses cars evolving and be glad to see all you guys having a blast and enjoying the hobby... that really does give me joy and hope for the future....:hail:

Blessings,:lateral:
Alan


I don't have the heart right now for spell check (its hard enough to write this once, and not have to re-read again, so if there are some errors, cut me a little slack..:thumbsup:

Alan, family comes first no matter what and it seems you know what you need to do. You don't need to have a car to be here, just the passion we all have..

good luck man,

SW

I'm sorry Alan, that sucks. But, take care of family and business, and you will likely be able to do the car thing again in the future.

Is there a chance since it appears that it's going to a family member, for you to buy it back when you get back on your feet?

Jody

OOOOHHHH boy... I was really wrong... wife saw the post somehow and now she's pissed... Never thought I would see the day that my wife would tell me that I have to keepthe car or else...She says sell her car first... yea right... Sell the Odyssey and put 6 into the chevelle at 11 MPG's.... aint solving the problem, but wow I under estimated my wife, thats for sure...:_paranoid

I think I am going to push to sell it anyway... CAMCOJB.... yea I maybe able... My condition for my dad or my brother would be they can't sell it unless I get it first....

Gosh I am having a roller coaster night to night....

Thanks guys...

Blessings,
ALAN

My first thoughts as well. Good luck to you. Vegas will beat up the best of them.

Hey Alan, I hear you. I may have to sell my car for the same sort of reasons, but it sounds like you have a really cool wife who values your hard work and happiness above all else. That is very rare. But here is the thing. It's just a piece of metal. I will be sad if I sell my car, but I have my wife, my family and our health, above all else comes first. That's the important part. My wife doesn't want me to sell mine either, and I love her even more for it. Sounds like you can't be too bad off with a supportive family like that. We should all be so lucky. You will get another car in time. 40 is not old. :thumbsup:

Sorry to hear that, Alan. Taking care of family is the right thing to do.

The Chevelle will be back once you get all the kinks worked out.

In the end, nothing matters but your family. Especially your kids. You did the right thing to reach out to your children. A car is a piece of metal, rubber and glass. You can't take it with you when you die...

I sold my car a year and a half ago and I still come into this forum because I share a bond with the people here, not their cars.

Take a deep breath, relax, review your accomplishments and love you have for your family and their love for you, not your possessions. Maybe you'll find a way to keep your car but know that if you do have to sell it, you can get something else another day. That's what keeps me going.

Alan, the truest measure of a man or human being for that matter, is that they will put their loved ones ahead of all else. Whether it be physically, financially or emotionally.

Be it the the hardest choice, the selling of any property that is not a "need" is the right choice. I believe in karma..the choices you make now, will either reward or haunt you. You are making the choice that will bring future rewards. It is fantastic that you have a spouse that understands what your car means to you. She will be right beside you when you reacquire your Chevelle or another vehicle when you get back on your feet.

Hold your head high, take pride in your ethical appraoch to business and your moral approach to life. There are too few people in the world like you.

As others have said, we are a community...we support you.

Regards, Jason

Alan,

Like others have said, the only thing that truly matter at the end of the day is your family. I have almost a 2 yr old and anothe baby boy coming in July and I would do anything for them and my wife. I think it shows how much your family means to you by just up and moving and now selling "your baby" for the good of the family. You mentioned the condition to your dad and brother of if they were going to sell it you get 1st shot, that's the way to do it. Once you get everything settled with your family and son, you will be more focused than ever to get that Chevelle or start a new project..

Good luck and keep your head up!