Originally Posted by JimmyJames
Actually, I owned three tire stores and sell cars as a side business, so I can have a dealer's license---no sales tax on my cars, all parts are tax deductible, and dealer insurance; PLUS I make a little money on what I drive with ZERO deprecation cost---I think it's a great deal---my degrees are in Accounting---numbers guy. As for law school--no, but many have told me I should have gone, due to my logic---even my own lawyers. As for remembering 1970, I sure do---my whole family were car nuts---the reason, I guess for the repair business. That's about the time I really started getting into cars---6 or 7 years old.
What I do not get though is why you insult a perfectly good business and me with a stereotype or my age---I'm 47 not that far in front of you---What? Were you a car expert in 1970 at 19? If so, why did you put down Infinite a couple of post ago for his age which is about the same that you were in 1970? Oh My---there is my logic putting pieces together again.
Your point that you were making proves mine---so I do know what you were making. Not "ALL" collectible cars have to sell well---it helps to have a demand at the start: most have it---I stated that and you pointed that out. I ALSO stated like Vegaslegal, who is a lawyer, that there must be a "WOW factor"---both of your examples have that PLUS very low production DUE to the poor sales. If the Superbird did not win like it did and have that history with less than 2000 made, I doubt anyone would know the name today like they do. But give me a car that won BIG with one of the best drivers ever, and we have a winner. Same with the AMX---106 records help collectivity, maybe not sales then, but now.
But what we have is a "deal" car. A good looking show car, but 76k made not that rare. But no demand at the first sale to carry over to the second like 67-69 Camaro, etc. We lack a HEMI and a racing history. Our car is in the middle of the road, so to say. Unlike cars of the past, the cars of today will cost way more to restore. The electronics like sensors will just add to what is already too costly for most. So without a history of racing or some other draw, we will have just a pretty face---a very pretty face. My SRT will have a better chance, but with even more costly parts---it will be hard to impossible to find someone in 20 to 30 years to due a full restoration. Like Vegaslegal, I have restored cars and do not see the cost being worth it---must like his Jensen Healey. I will say that I hope so, but I have never seen the trend that will bring big dollars like your examples.
As for being sucked into this car, I am. Like I said I have bought 6 and sold 5---love them. But in 20- 30 years or more and the big dollars needed, other cars would come first, and I think most will say the same.
I stand by my original post and your little public "resume" proves my point, "my we are proud of ourselves aren't we."
Actually, the simple statement you made (I'm 47 not that far in front of you) says it all. Most people would have said "I'm 47 and not that far behind you". But then you are an accountant and 47 comes before 59 now doesn't it?
Sounds like I touched a nerve.
For the record, My Father was in the car business, for over 33 years, I had my own lot for 5 years so I know the stereotype of which you speak very well. I can't tell if you're more upset I jokingly referred to you as a lawyer, or because I called you a used car salesman.
And just how did I insult Infinite? Simply because I told him to look up the meaning of the word cult? I think he's a big boy and he's fully capable of handling his own battles with out your help. But if you think that's what you need to do to win friends, good for you.
We do have few things in common, I became a 2 seater guy at the age of 6 thanks to neighbor and his 57 Bird. My 1st. name is James, and I use to work in the tire industry. So what were you some kind of car expert at the age of 7?
As I said I don't agree with your assessment of the Crossfire's future, but then you're the Former Tire Store owner/Car Dealer/Accountant/7 year old prodigy so what do I know. Only time will tell, unfortunately I won't be around to see it.
Just to show what nice guy I am, you can have the last word.
