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10-18-2016, 07:28 AM
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As a gen Z'r (I'm 21) I like to think there are still a lot of us that are interested in old iron. There will always be people who want to get in a car that they are in control of, not a computer, or just want to revisit the past.
So the hobby will definitely continue on some scale, of what size who knows. I've definitly got the bug and can't seem to get rid of it.
So the hobby will definitely continue on some scale, of what size who knows. I've definitly got the bug and can't seem to get rid of it.
10-18-2016, 07:33 AM
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hard to get into a hobby that cost so much.the price to get started is huge. the price of repairs is huge .Its also a lot of work to maintain a old classic .Drag racing and nascar has lost attendance .Car dealerships have trouble finding people with the skills to change oil let alone work on the high tech cars they have now.
10-18-2016, 08:35 AM
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When I was in high school, the student parking lot had on a daily basis; '62 Corvette, '55 Nomad, '40 Ford coupe; '39 Plymouth coupe, a few tri5 Chevys, Impalas, Chevelles, etc.
Todays High school parking lot is comprised of the 4 dr import cars.
When the youth of today reach our present day age, and they want what they couldn't afford when they were in High school, it will be those cars (if any interest at all exists).
As far as classic cars being priced out of reach, may in some cases be true, but the younger generation typically buy based on a monthly payment. Brand new cars are expensive, but with rebates, affordable monthly payments, make them the first choice. I've never financed a collectible car, but I imagine it is limited and more involved than a new car,
How many of us are searching for the brass/steam era cars?
The love we have for these cars are deep routed from dreams of our youth.
Simply put, the dreams of todays youth will not be for these cars.
As with anything, there are, and will be exceptions, but for the most part, we are literally a dying breed.
Todays High school parking lot is comprised of the 4 dr import cars.
When the youth of today reach our present day age, and they want what they couldn't afford when they were in High school, it will be those cars (if any interest at all exists).
As far as classic cars being priced out of reach, may in some cases be true, but the younger generation typically buy based on a monthly payment. Brand new cars are expensive, but with rebates, affordable monthly payments, make them the first choice. I've never financed a collectible car, but I imagine it is limited and more involved than a new car,
How many of us are searching for the brass/steam era cars?
The love we have for these cars are deep routed from dreams of our youth.
Simply put, the dreams of todays youth will not be for these cars.
As with anything, there are, and will be exceptions, but for the most part, we are literally a dying breed.
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10-18-2016, 05:50 PM
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