This hobby has turned for the rich only - Lateral-g Forums

SS1156 · #1 03-22-2009, 07:15 PM

I am at the point of aggrevation. All the 2nd Gen camaros that I have found that are in restoring cond are priced out of site. These people are trying to retire of the sale of an old car. I don't expect to find one for $500 or something but $5000 is ridiculus for a car that is going to need another 30k worth of work. I have seen cars right now on ebay that need frame rails, rt & lt qtrs, fenders and everything else with a reserve of $6500!!! That is unreal, does this idiot think some is going to pay that?!?! It is almost to the point that only the rich can enjoy the car hobby. I'm not that old and I remember when the average guy could build a nice local show piece or a nice driver without getting a second mortage on his house. This hobby has pushedout the average guy like myself and now I have to admire from a far, it's just sad. I used to love working on cars. I guess I will just have to pick another hobby that the average guy can do like collecting stamps. Have fun guys because I am ending my search for a car to build. I really do appreciate all the info and suggestions that were given to me on this site. You guys seem like a great bunch of people.

Mr.VENGEANCE · #2 03-22-2009, 07:37 PM

shoot.. youre buggin.

come get this

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/1087289001.html

or this!

http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54012

bam!

phillym5 · #3 03-22-2009, 07:48 PM

I just bought a CHERRY project 68 mustang damn near ready for paint... not one spec of rust INCLUDING a 400 hp 351 with less than 5 hours on it, custom 5 speed trans... ect. All was missing was a hood, trunk, and interior...

$3k.

rjsjea · #4 03-22-2009, 08:15 PM

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/1085468116.html

TreySmith · #5 03-22-2009, 08:17 PM

Dude, start getting into the 74-81 Trans Am's, and Camaro's before it is too late. Prices are low and rust free street legal cars can be had for around $3000.

T_Raven · #6 03-22-2009, 08:34 PM

I agree that classic car prices have gotten a bit ridiculous compared to 13 years ago when I first got into this hobby. But if you are going to spend $30k-$35k to build a car then is an extra $2k-$3k for the initial purchase really a big deal? Just spread the extra cost over the couple years it will take to build and look for deals on parts.

TreySmith · #7 03-22-2009, 08:57 PM

You can also negotiate people down also.. Money talks

SS1156 · #8 03-23-2009, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.VENGEANCE

shoot.. youre buggin.

come get this

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/1087289001.html

or this!

http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54012

bam!

You don't find stuff like this in FL. Both of these cars would be around $5000 to say the least.

**XcYZ** · #9 03-23-2009, 06:37 AM

This same cost/supply/demand debate could be applied to anything, really... Real Estate for instance...

jy211 · #10 03-23-2009, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS1156

You don't find stuff like this in FL. Both of these cars would be around $5000 to say the least.

Depends on what part. I sold a 72' camaro complete car, for $2K a few months back. You can find them, you just have to turn over lots of stones...