Help Me Understand Why

The VAST majority of A bodies were not cool muscle cars. They were many kid's first car, and many free...and embarrassing to be seen in. I never thought I would see the day that anyone would actually choose to buy an A body, and certainly never thought I would see them sell for thousands of dollars. In the 80's they went for free to $300.
The 68 s/stock A HOTROD cars definitely don't fit in with ur statement, they never did !