Oooh the temptation....

[jonny51]

Post some pics when you get it

[DCreations]

Give the lady a few hugs and kisses and I'm sure she will let the car go for almost nada

[BC69]

Exactly. Just tell yourself that it's an investment.

Now my comment doesnt really impact Kris' decision as if he gets its low enough it doesnt matter. But these days it might not be an investment. I think muscle cars are in a boom like the housing bubble, someone buys a house now for 500k and three years from now cant sell it for more than 350k is going to be the problem. I think with some of the muscle car prices, you could pay 10k today for a rolling shell, and in 5 years try to sell it and you might be looking at 3k.

That was just a ramble. I say buy it...and just keep telling yourself that you arent going to upgrade it!

Tim

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by BC69

Now my comment doesnt really impact Kris' decision as if he gets its low enough it doesnt matter. But these days it might not be an investment. I think muscle cars are in a boom like the housing bubble, someone buys a house now for 500k and three years from now cant sell it for more than 350k is going to be the problem. I think with some of the muscle car prices, you could pay 10k today for a rolling shell, and in 5 years try to sell it and you might be looking at 3k.

That was just a ramble. I say buy it...and just keep telling yourself that you arent going to upgrade it!

Tim

I think you are right but I also think that it applies to $200k Mopars and COPO's more than $6k chevelles.. these cars will always be desirable and such.. it's the crazy priced cars that could come crashing down..

[jonny51]

Originally Posted by BC69

Now my comment doesnt really impact Kris' decision as if he gets its low enough it doesnt matter. But these days it might not be an investment. I think muscle cars are in a boom like the housing bubble, someone buys a house now for 500k and three years from now cant sell it for more than 350k is going to be the problem. I think with some of the muscle car prices, you could pay 10k today for a rolling shell, and in 5 years try to sell it and you might be looking at 3k.

That was just a ramble. I say buy it...and just keep telling yourself that you arent going to upgrade it!

Tim

Yeah 4 years ago it was the same thing.I have yet to see a housing bubble burst If any thing prices may level off but i doubt you will see aything drop.I think the same goes for cars.I wish the so-called housing bubble would burst so i could move and my property tax wouldnt be 10k a year.

[ProdigyCustoms]

68s are cool, we have a gorgeous torch red one coming out. Just some brakes and 17" TT2s (I know) on a original matching 396 / 350HP, 4 speed car. I'm going to loan him a set of wheels so Steve will shoot it!

[evilzee28]

Hi Kris,I guess that they've asked if you want it because they know that you know the car & that you'll look after it. Strange, but people would often let something that they cherish go to someone for a lot less money, knowing that they'll look after it, than try to sell it for market value to a stranger. They KNOW you'll do the right thing with the car, otherwise they wouldn't entertain selling it to you, plus they'd probably like to see what you can do with it (knowing your background). It's their way of still having contact with the car once sold. I guess they'd sell to you for a LOT less than the market value & STILL be happy. Explain the awkwardness of how you feel regarding putting in a low bid & see what reaction you get, I bet you'll be surprised

[Kris Horton]

Originally Posted by evilzee28

Hi Kris,I guess that they've asked if you want it because they know that you know the car & that you'll look after it. Strange, but people would often let something that they cherish go to someone for a lot less money, knowing that they'll look after it, than try to sell it for market value to a stranger. They KNOW you'll do the right thing with the car, otherwise they wouldn't entertain selling it to you, plus they'd probably like to see what you can do with it (knowing your background). It's their way of still having contact with the car once sold. I guess they'd sell to you for a LOT less than the market value & STILL be happy. Explain the awkwardness of how you feel regarding putting in a low bid & see what reaction you get, I bet you'll be surprised

Very well-put. That's very much what I think about the situation. My dad might go look at it this weekend for me if they are serious about letting it go.

Kris