> Stephan,
>
> Thanks for those opinions; be sure to let me know if I can help you sell
any
> of your cars :) Responses below.
heheh, anytime ;o) Actually I didn't know you were TRYING to sell it. Odd
pitch "the world's ugliest bricklin". I've got to pay more attention I
guess. Sorry. No harm intended.
I got the car I was looking for based on the honest opinions of Brick
folk. I then had the opportunity to form my own. I would not deny anyone
that ability and I really don't think you would either. Your opinion is
far more expert than mine. ;o)
> >but then is it still a B? That is highly debatable. More like a kit
car.
>
> Debatable? No, read the rules. Using that "logic" would eliminate a very
> high percentage of ALL restored cars of ANY make. And antique airplanes
too
> for that matter. While original parts are preferable, it is acceptable to
> fabricate exact reproductions of parts no longer available. If that were
not
> allowed, no one would operate any antique vehicles, since any part that
> became worn out could only be replaced with an "original."
Ok, logically, George, you've assumed I disallowed for "exact
reproductions". I don't think fiberglass panels are exact reproductions.
"exact reproductions" is an abstract term to some. However, even exact
reproductions are not of equal value.
Secondly, logically, I said it was debatable, which you are confirming and
to which I still agree.
Finally, on the logic side, you've presented a logical fallacy. That is, if
we cannot find OEM replacements, we cannot drive antique cars.
Although it's usually a choice to either DRIVE them or preserve them. Doing
both is a gamble and an adventure.
> >And at what cost $$$? I could see if the car was worth $200k restored,
but
> >for one worth maybe $20k TOPS?
> The going market price and "worth" are not the same thing. Most people
who
> collect and restore Bricklins are not doing it for the potential economic
> returns from resale.
If you mean value it is essentially a personal thing. Again, in the eyes of
the beholder. However, we are not using worth with the same operational
definition.
We are crazy, not stupid.
Hey, speak for yourself! <grin>
> >A good car for those impossible to find parts that taken separately, are
> worth >restoring an installing on a car with some potential.
> If you want to cannibalize your cars there is nothing I can do about it.
All
> I am trying to do is keep this one from that fate. There are a plenty of
> Bricklins far worse off that have been restored. Just because you or I
would not take that course of action does not mean it is not an appropriate
choice for someone else. You don't have to buy it. I don't want to sell it
to
> anyone who does not know what they are getting into, or for parts.
I didn't say my opinion was the only one, or the right one. And "restored"
is a mutable
construct. I personally think one "whole" brick is worth three half Bricks.
But again, that's my opinion. Post a picture, invite folks to look, and you
gonna get opinions, that doesn't surprise me. I hope you're not surprised
either.
> By the way I don't think the frame has those serious rust problems. TT
> looked it over a while back, and interested parties can bang on it, crawl
> underneath, take a core sample, look inside with a borescope, or whatever.
That's good to hear. And I would hope any buyer of an in-the-weeds Brick
would thoroughly check the frame. It is a matter of safety and good money
after bad. I know TT's
also had some ugly surprises too. Best of luck with her!
stephan #2821
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