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Originally Posted by streetfytr68
I think you are hyper-analyzing the subject, Ty. You can't do that with a hot rod. One might be inclined to combine 1 and 2.
In most cases, classification is a pendulum. Car A might lean towards the race side of the equation while car B might lean towards the street side of the equation.
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Steve:
Hyper-analyzing. Yes, your right about it, but I thought it would be interesting to get other peoples take on things. Whether my car "Gets" its money back or not is my kids problem as I'll be enjoying PT up in heaven. (Hopefully)
The Riv, (Roadhouse Riviera) which I got from my Grandfather, its paint and body work alone are twice what they paid for it new. I do think a lot of these cars were are enjoying and making, will be part of car history. I bet it was hard for the Guy's in the Sixties thinking the, "Trans Am", cars they were racing would be worth anything someday, or how about the original Grand Sport Vettes. In the late sixties-early seventies, were "Has Beens". Old technology, uncompetitive junk that was kept outside in many cases. Now look at them.
I find everyones opinions real insightful. If you go on Youtube and check out all the American cars being enjoyed in Europe it is amazing. There is something about the American cars of the 50's-early 70's that hit a passion in people all over the world. Not sure what it is, but I find I'm proud about how they have been kept and enjoyed all these years. There are a few from Russia that by our standards are very so-so, but over there, they are the Cats Ass of Cool.
Back to your comment, I guess when I don't have the pleasure or opportunity of driving the cars, they stay on my mind as part of my enduring passion for them. I think it's a mix of DNA, Testosterone, and Adrenaline, that cause my Hyper-ness in this area.
No excuses, just a fact of maybe being a car geek/gear head or ???
Take care.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Ty