1974 plymouth scamp WHAT IS THIS GUY SMOKING??

65DartGTConv said

Here's a counter point to consider. Currently, you can't sell a fully restored A-body for anything near what the resoration costs. I'm pretty sure I'll have 20K in my 65 before I'm finished, not counting my time. It'll be a beautiful car, but I seriously doubt I could get that for it. To me that says the cars are undervalued.

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And the same goes for many different vehicles people consider as collectable, be it a Dart, Charger, Challenger, Chevelle, Mustang, Camaro, GTO, Nova, whatever. Cars are worth what people will pay for them. He may've just tossed that number out purely because he knows people will lowball the crap out of him. I wouldn't pay that much for that car simply because it's not what I want-despite the fact it is very nice in appearance. Now, if it was at least a straight rust-free unhacked 340 4 speed Dart with recent paint, good clean interior, and all mechanicals in good serviceable order-that's another story. I know that's kind of a vague description, but I would hope you catch my drift.

Your '65 Dart may well be worth every penny you put into it-but not everyone would agree...it's not for everyone else-it's your car. I'd like to think people restore vintage classics because (a) they want to drive them in a near original condition or (b) they want to pass on a slice of Americana to their sons/daughters.

thoughts?