jrbartlett Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 With the widely acknowledged aging of antique car hobbiests, why are so few teens and '20s cars on the market? It would seem that more of them would be available, since most "boomers" and later generations are interested in cars of the '50s and '60s. What are your observations on the availability of these cars, and on likely price trends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 because we love them... and we never let them go!Like a good hound dog.Most collectors start with '50's cars, and work backwards for older cars as they built a fleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SalG (Sal Grenci) Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 Teens and 20's cars tend to be harder to drive, slower and less advanced then newer cars. The cars that handle better and drive faster tend to be the higher end cars that are harder to afford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeSoto Frank Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 Well, if anybody out there that has a nice old Brass or Nickel car that they just can't muscle around anymore, I'd be happy to give a good home and treat it well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crabby Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 Harder to drive?? Whenever Austie would let someone take the wheel of one of his old cars he would say,"be careful,this car is equipped with Armstrong steering". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley735 Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 They are too beautiful to let go. I think the older cars have a certain primitive elegeance that the later cars don't. Just my opinion as I grew up in the era when the 40's and 50's cars were new. I hope to have the Stanley running by warm weather....not restored, just running.Jim Showers1921 Stanley 735B Touring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeSoto Frank Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Jim,I agree with you on the "primitive elegance"...I certainly find pre-Depression automobiles a lot more fascinating than other eras...Some day I hope to have enough cabbage to get "a real antique"...Good luck with your Stanley ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley735 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Thanks Frank, I am trying to convince one of my son's friends to sell his 53 Desoto. It is a daily driver and with his history, the car will be destroyed by abuse in a short time. Jim Showers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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