The main problem is this is a buyer's market, and there are some screaming deals out there. Market is full of people willing to lose money on their toys in order to save their house.
I actually think we are seeing a gradual decline in the hobby. I think there are more people getting older and retiring from the hobby than new blood coming in. I am 44. In the 80s I knew a lot of guys into cars. Of the crew I ran around with at least half of them do not have a car any more that is more than just transportation. I do not see as many of the younger guys getting in to it. Of the twenty somethings I work with, those that are into cars are into the new cars. Old cars are a novelty to them. Guys that are into the older cars are an exception. It is also getting rare to find someone who works on their own cars.
Second is there are a few guys like me who do have a little money and would be interested in cars like yours. I have several limiting factors. First is space. I have room for one hobby car in the garage. Second is cash, sure, I could swing it, but I promised momma I would paint and at least finish this one before I considered buying more. I also like to do a majority of the work (outside the paint and body) myself, so time is a limiting factor also.
The long term plan is to move just outside the city, build a big garage shop, and have space for a half dozen cars. But, realistically, with a wife, 3 kids and a dog this is not happening any time soon. The dog wants to move somewhere where he can herd cattle as a hobby, so maybe he can help me out...
