The Ford Barn

mhsprecher · 01-24-2017, 10:12 PM

Great story 1930marie. My 30 year old son loves my old cars. I just wish he were closer so that we could work on them more together.

mhsprecher · 01-24-2017, 10:14 PM

Seaslugs, my old saying is, if you don't have money, all you have is time.

handlebar99 · 01-25-2017, 06:00 PM

It's not just old cars that have investment "issues". I also collect antique clocks, firearms, furniture, etc. The upcoming generation just doesn't have the interest that us old folks have. Do I care? No, I buy things because I enjoy them -- and I couldn't care less what happens when I'm gone.

If you want an "investment", go with real estate --they ain't making anymore land.

Ray Rice, still playing with my toys.

aermotor · 01-25-2017, 06:24 PM

A hobby is a hobby and an investment is an investment. At least in this hobby there is something physical to show for it and pass on. Who gives a rat's a@@ about a hole in one that took thousands of dollars and several years but the guy who got it? Not knocking any hobby that you enjoy, just have fun and enjoy.

John

ronn · 01-25-2017, 08:06 PM

True to a point. Old cars are a lousy 'investment' but the bond index fund and the market 'don't come without' risk either. As a wise man once told me 'Ain't nothin' fer certain'.

on the other hand, you can play golf at 150. a round and have nothing to show for it.
I'll take the rust.

1930marie · 01-25-2017, 10:43 PM

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I would love to buy a "500 point" restoration or "National Gold Medal Grand Prize Champion" (I've lost track of all the entry classes, you pick one) Murray Coach Town Sedan for $25,0000 (or less)! I have the feeling with the current rebuilding of the Middle Class" we are never going to see better prices than those we have now. I'm a buyer at the current price levels. And, P.S., I collect just about everything else too including real estate, however, I'm on hold for awhile because I don't like the current real estate prices out here in the N.W.!

01-24-2017, 10:12 PM	#41
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,818	Re: Future of Collectible Cars.... something to think about Great story 1930marie. My 30 year old son loves my old cars. I just wish he were closer so that we could work on them more together.

01-24-2017, 10:14 PM	#42
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,818	Re: Future of Collectible Cars.... something to think about Seaslugs, my old saying is, if you don't have money, all you have is time.

01-25-2017, 06:00 PM	#43
handlebar99 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 20	Re: Future of Collectible Cars.... something to think about It's not just old cars that have investment "issues". I also collect antique clocks, firearms, furniture, etc. The upcoming generation just doesn't have the interest that us old folks have. Do I care? No, I buy things because I enjoy them -- and I couldn't care less what happens when I'm gone. If you want an "investment", go with real estate --they ain't making anymore land. Ray Rice, still playing with my toys.

01-25-2017, 06:24 PM	#44
aermotor Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,099	Re: Future of Collectible Cars.... something to think about A hobby is a hobby and an investment is an investment. At least in this hobby there is something physical to show for it and pass on. Who gives a rat's a@@ about a hole in one that took thousands of dollars and several years but the guy who got it? Not knocking any hobby that you enjoy, just have fun and enjoy. John

01-25-2017, 08:06 PM	#45
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,814	Re: Future of Collectible Cars.... something to think about True to a point. Old cars are a lousy 'investment' but the bond index fund and the market 'don't come without' risk either. As a wise man once told me 'Ain't nothin' fer certain'. on the other hand, you can play golf at 150. a round and have nothing to show for it. I'll take the rust.

01-25-2017, 10:43 PM	#46
1930marie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 238	Re: Future of Collectible Cars.... something to think about Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I would love to buy a "500 point" restoration or "National Gold Medal Grand Prize Champion" (I've lost track of all the entry classes, you pick one) Murray Coach Town Sedan for $25,0000 (or less)! I have the feeling with the current rebuilding of the Middle Class" we are never going to see better prices than those we have now. I'm a buyer at the current price levels. And, P.S., I collect just about everything else too including real estate, however, I'm on hold for awhile because I don't like the current real estate prices out here in the N.W.! __________________ They know enough who know to learn.