39BuickEight

You can look up prior auction results at Mecum and Barrett Jackson for actual sales numbers.

Great trip in a great car! I’ve driven 66 twice and am quite the roadie. It’s a great trip every time.

Uninsured motorist coverage usually only covers bodily injury and not physical damage. In some states it does cover both. I never understand why people like to tell everyone how to handle a loss when they have no idea what state they live now or how that states insurance laws apply to what we policy the person has. I do this for a living and often can’t keep it straight. 🙃

I have a 19 year old that got a phone last year and pays for it himself, a 15 year old who has a phone but no service until he wants to pay for it, and an 8 year old with nothing yet. My rule is they can have actual service and a phone number when they pay for it. It's a low cost entry into learning about bills and responsibility. My 19 year old was probably the only kid in his school that didn't have service, and my 15 year old is that one now. They can still do what they need with wifi being just about everywhere. It almost a requirement now to have a smart phone or other similar device in order to complete a lot of school work.

Getting in and out my current daily company car 2020 Traverse (same as the Enclave) is no different than my 1939 Buick. Seat is about the same height. Those current “SUV’s” are very similar in dimension to our old cars. In fact, I call them “tall cars” as their suspensions and architecture are basically the same as cars. They are just a little taller.

If I let the humidity get high in my garage I get those same nests under cars, in corners, and in other dark places. Mine are just little brown, what I call, house spiders. I keep a dehumidifier in there and they don’t appear as long as it stays below 50%.

I don’t hate any lingo. I love people that love their cars. They can say whatever they want about them. They are usually off base, but that’s of no consequence to me. I like watching people have fun with whatever it is they think they have.

I only remember a few from my early days (up to 1987 in suburban Lexington, KY when we moved out to the country and didn't have neighbors). My best friend's dad was a Mercedes guy and drove a brown early 80's Mercedes sedan forever. There was a 1980's Ford truck at one house that seemingly never moved. I also recall one friend's parents having a couple 1980ish Cadillacs. They were much older than the rest of the people on the street. Her mom and dad adopted her when they were in their late 60's. I was so consumed with my father's cool projects (1961 Vette, 1973 Vette, 1978 Vette) and big lifted Chevy trucks and Blazers that I didn't really pay attention to the daily drivers around the neighborhood.

Collectors keep things organized and clean. They can collect old, rusty, and broken things, but they are still organized and clean. Collectors know what they have. Hoarders do the opposite. They often don’t even know what they have, and certainly don’t take the time to keep things clean and organized.

They make me look presentable, that’s for sure!

Had a nice drive last weekend

I just bought my Solstice Coupe last month. Very fun.

Sure they will. My father started restoring his 1967 Nova in 1990. That would be like starting a restoration on a 2000 model in 2023. That said, there are infinitely less people with many fewer resources available to do such projects as there were even in 1990. Paint and chrome are becoming relatively unaffordable in many cases, and parts suppliers are slowly being shut down or consolidated. It’s at a point already where it doesn’t make a lot of sense, except for unique situations, to restore “normal” cars.

Got mine out yesterday

There are random parts availability problems in all sorts of places right now. Restoration, aftermarket, insurance claims, everything. It seems a little random though as to what is delayed. I’m an auto insurance adjuster and restorer.

Took my ladies for a ride today

In my humble opinion, as a prewar 4 door Buick owner, any offer over $20,000 would be a great one. I think something in the $15,000 range might be more realistic.

You will have to point out where he said the red was iconic. All I see is him saying black and gold eagle is, which is true for many people.

My first thought is someone replaced their factory Toyota/Lexus badge with a version of an F-Sport badge.

Hagerty has a category that allows you to drive it more than just to shows and in parades. Maybe your less than 6000 miles fits there?

I’ve been to a few Indy speedway races, though not the Indy 500. Fun events l, that I prefer to NASCAR because you can actually carry on a conversation with those around you. They are relatively much quieter and, fewer in number. That said, as far as in-person motorsports, nothing beats NHRA Top Fuel. The feeling is indescribable, and the events are very spectator friendly. A ticket gets you basically anywhere you want to go.

A 1939 Chevy tank (they make those) fits perfect in a 1939 Buick (not reproduced) just have to adjust the filler neck a bit. Maybe a 1940 would also?

For me, it’s the trim rings with black walls. I like the Firestones.

Hagerty has a few different usage rate tiers. From not even tagged/licensed at all, to shows and parades only, to occasional driving.

Remember, History Channel programming (or any other mainstream programming) is never made for experts or enthusiasts on the topic. These shows are for people who have an interest in the topics covered and are wanting to learn something, simply be entertained, or both. Experts on the matters will inevitably complain, unless they understand the intended audience and take it in accordingly. I will watch it knowing what to expect, and, and long as there is a picture or video included of an old car, I will enjoy it.