MarkV Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 I found this in my grandfathers books, it would explain why he purchased the 48 Lincoln around this era! It’s so funny all of your 50s and 60s car collector’s cars aren’t considered collectible and never will be! I believe this foreshadows excellently what many of you feel about 70s to 90s cars which are 20 to 50 years old. Imagine a 48 Continental was 24 years old at this point when the book was printed! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 When my neighbor's Prius makes the list of collectables, I'm jumping off a bridge. 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkV Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 I know right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Think Roadkill had the right idea about a ded Prius. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, GregLaR said: When my neighbor's Prius makes the list of collectables, I'm jumping off a bridge. 😄 I have already seen them in old car museums, roped off so you can't touch it. Craig Edited December 29, 2019 by 8E45E (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 10 hours ago, GregLaR said: When my neighbor's Prius makes the list of collectables, I'm jumping off a bridge. 😄 Each automotive interest group and their subsets have a predictable set of values that are imposed on anyone showing an interest. (Read the Forum). The Prius group would wonder why anyone would even own more that one energy powered vehicle and do their best to legislate regulations and restrictions upon anyone of with a different thought. THAT's why the bridge is an option. I'm going back to the topic of a Ford with a Chevy engine. Thinking about the intolerance of Prius owner's is too much for a church day. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kelso Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Bernie as I read your post about the Prius group I had to chuckle. A friend of mine has a Prius parked between his 32 Lincoln and E Type Jaguar both V12's Says he has to drive the Prius to be able to afford to put gas in the other two, they average about 7 MPG. The sacrifices we make😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 9 minutes ago, JAK said: Says he has to drive the Prius to be able to afford to put gas in the other two, they average about 7 MPG. The sacrifices we make😀 That is similar to the wealthy Pig Farmer who let his pigs ride in the back seat of his brand new Rolls Royce. When asked by more than a few why he'd let his dirty pigs ride in a Rolls Royce, he'd reply, 'The Pigs paid for it!!' Craig 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, JAK said: Bernie as I read your post about the Prius group I had to chuckle. A friend of mine has a Prius parked between his 32 Lincoln and E Type Jaguar both V12's A filler until he gets the rest of the set? My 12 is parked closest to the door. I'd start a "Go Fund Me Account" for gas before I'd park a Prius in the garage. Tell him that in your best manner of fact way. Time it just right and you might get him to blow coffee out of his nose. Bernie Edit- Oh, oh, oh--- this one. Edited December 29, 2019 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Interesting to see that even in 1972 the focus is starting to shift to what cars a person can make money on. The 70's became a decade of very high inflation. I wonder how much actual profit was made as opposed to just keeping up to the loss of purchasing power after inflation was taken into account ? Greg in Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 1 hour ago, 1912Staver said: Interesting to see that even in 1972 the focus is starting to shift to what cars a person can make money on. The 70's became a decade of very high inflation. I wonder how much actual profit was made as opposed to just keeping up to the loss of purchasing power after inflation was taken into account ? Greg in Canada I think it was 1971 - 72 when the highest price paid for a car at auction arrived at the shop. I looked at a coworker and asked how someone could come up with $65,000 to spend on a car? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, 1937hd45 said: I think it was 1971 - 72 when the highest price paid for a car at auction arrived at the shop. I looked at a coworker and asked how someone could come up with $65,000 to spend on a car? Bob Ha ha! Yes, the context of time. In '73 I was pumping gas at the local Chevron. Two dollars was a very common amount to buy. One day this gigantic motorhome pulls in towing a boat. I filled the two tanks on the motorhome, then a large on board tank in the boat and a couple jerry cans. I remember the manager and both mechanics coming out to see the gas pump turn over to 4 zeros when it hit $100! The pumps did not have the 3rd position for the hundred dollar point. We couldn't believe someone would spend that much on gas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 You are right Greg. It takes 4.5 of those hundred dollar fills for me to drive my duramax powered Jayco class c from Denver to Orlando. Then another 4.5 to get home two weeks later. Point nine K round trip, but think what we save on hotels and meals says mom................DUH ????????????? Mike in Colorado 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 8 hours ago, 8E45E said: I have already seen them in old car museums, roped off so you can't touch it. Craig But why would you want to touch it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 23 minutes ago, plymouthcranbrook said: But why would you want to touch it? Ask the LeMay Museum why they roped it off. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bollman Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 58 minutes ago, 8E45E said: Ask the LeMay Museum why they roped it off. Craig Probably so gear heads don't deface it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 6 hours ago, 8E45E said: Ask the LeMay Museum why they roped it off. Craig Perhaps because the forbidden is more enticing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 That's one of the beauties of the Gilmore Car Museum; they don't rope off anything. They didn't even rope off the pair of 540K's that were there a couple years back. So what happened to the cars? Nothing. They were fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 5 hours ago, plymouthcranbrook said: Perhaps because the forbidden is more enticing? Maybe 'Wet Paint' signs on the cars instead of ropes? Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Junk will always be junk. Look at the quality of 1980s cars even in like new condition. Like new junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, George Albright said: Junk will always be junk. Look at the quality of 1980s cars even in like new condition. Like new junk. Exterior paint finish had come a long way since the 1960's. Go to the autowreckers today, the paint still shines on most of those 80's and 90's cars. Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkV Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, George Albright said: Junk will always be junk. Look at the quality of 1980s cars even in like new condition. Like new junk. well according to the article junk will always be junk in regards to postwar cars haha I might point out that 80s and 90s cars are still in daily service and can go hundreds of thousands of miles (3800 Buick’s, etc) without any major work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 15 hours ago, GregLaR said: Ha ha! Yes, the context of time. Here is, probably, one of the most valid reasons for the 1970's launch of the collectible car hobby: " It happened in 1971 when then president, Richard Nixon, closed the gold convertibility window and severed the link of the US dollar to gold’. " And a charity auction in a tent at Auburn, Indiyanna drew national attention. Its never just one event and needs a more universal context to understand. As a friend of mine used to say "otherwise its just an anecdotal tale". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 5 hours ago, ericmac said: That's one of the beauties of the Gilmore Car Museum; they don't rope off anything. They didn't even rope off the pair of 540K's that were there a couple years back. So what happened to the cars? Nothing. They were fine. After he downtown parking in Carmel this year at Pebble.......I had to paint TWO fenders from ladies pocketbooks...........and the car was a fresh 100 point restoration before I parked it. Don’t ask what it cost to fix.............the car won “Most Elegant Open” ..........nice to have your perfect car damaged. When I shoved the lady sideways who dragged the pocket book off the car she got pissed off.......so I offered to let her to pay for the damage and she calmed down. People are plain stupid............ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 "We thought you wouldn't mind if we posed by your car after we found our ball." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) On 12/29/2019 at 9:13 AM, 8E45E said: I have already seen them in old car museums, roped off so you can't touch it. Craig I was going to say because they are one of the first to be really successful they would be the first ones in a museum collection and now the above picture proves it. These cars will be highly collectible with the save the planet crowd. Moonbeam where are you? Edited December 30, 2019 by Pfeil (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 25 minutes ago, 60FlatTop said: "We thought you wouldn't mind if we posed by your car after we found our ball." More like, Hope you don't mind if we tee off using your radiator cap as a golf tee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 50 minutes ago, Pfeil said: More like, Hope you don't mind if we tee off using your radiator cap as a golf tee! You gotta play em from where they lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 1972 was the year I bought my first 1934 Ford, a 38 year old car in need of restoration. The oldest car I had purchased at the time. From then until 1979 they were "Antique Cars", then they became "Investments". I still think of them a two lane road antiques. I like them better on two lane roads than in the garage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 You realize that a Prius has a 1.5 liter gasoline engine ? Can see one blow up on Roadkill. How about a Smart Car (looks like a motorized wheelchair to me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 5 hours ago, Pfeil said: More like, Hope you don't mind if we tee off using your radiator cap as a golf tee! OR, hey lady, if you're going to stand on my hood, at least take your shoes off ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pfeil Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 34 minutes ago, padgett said: You realize that a Prius has a 1.5 liter gasoline engine ? Can see one blow up on Roadkill. How about a Smart Car (looks like a motorized wheelchair to me). Oh I think a smart car will be in the museum too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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