eh, the checkbook dicks were always around. back then they were just old cars, now they're investments. now it's just easier for everybody to monetize parts in that there's more outlets to sell thru. but some people will always think their **** is worth gold. whatever, man, you can be buried with it or your kids can throw it all out when you croak.
but really, supply drove the prices up. a lot of those parts are gone, rusted to oblivion or scrapped. NOS or OE parts command the prices because of specific tastes, ideas and wants. knowing this people charge accordingly.
but there's also the fact that so, so, so much more is available now. granted, not all of it is the greatest quality, but at least it's there. if you told me 25 years ago that i'd be able to buy brand new grilles for a 69 cuda i would've laughed in your face. and look at where we are now...
