all points from everyone are very true,.... i've been in the hobby since mid 80's. seen several highs in the price cycle ( and yes i beleive it to be a cycle), and like the man said, the market might go the way of the model T market.
we all know the rich man buys the highly desirable car (usually), and the poor man feeds at the botom of the lake. some play with these cars to feed their egos, as investemnt when the market and society dictates OTHERS because they love it.
For those of us that are true Moparites, we love the cars for the pure love of the huntin cars and parts, the challenge of fixin somethin, the joy of cruising down the road, the thrill of the swap meet, the rush of goin down the dragstrip, the lifetime friends we make in the hobby, and yes sometimes, in some market years , we sell some cars or parts at a small profit (and then later wish we had kept them!!??).
as that famous southern humorist once asked: " how do ya tell a "REAL" Mopar guy?" ANSWER, he owns 10-12 mopars, can only find ONLY 2-3 in the brush and weeds, only one will make it to the store and back, and he loves them all like all his children!??? LOL
resto parts? like those of us that been in this awhile, the amount of quality resto parts is massive compared to years ago. yes the prices are GREAT! ( as is tremendously HIGH!) but resto parts co. argue, less sales volume compared to chevy so must have higher prices ) TRUE. but maybe they also need to analyze how much interest these high prices KILL enthusiasm for the whole thing (that of restoring and repairing the car)???
i have buddy thats been in these cars and parts since 80's also. he will tell ya its more profit in parting out a car that in sellin it as project. restore it? yya better get a complete car, do ALL the work yurself, have one that will have a value when done, and feel luckly to sell it and break even!!!???? LOL
my opinion is this is a great time to hunt projects if a person is luckly enough to have a little extra money, he loves the less desirable cars, loves to work on them. has NO profit motive, and values his acquisitions and cars less if anyone else cherishs his slant six 61 valiant!!!! ( no disrespect intends) hey, i'd love to have one!!!! good day fellow MOPAR nuts!
