Amen!
Steve
52 TD with over $30K invested and $ well spent. Fun too.
Charles F. Inman wrote:
> I'm curious what happens when someone like Tim acquires a T Series that
> will cost, oh, say $20k to restore and yet will have a value of but $18k
> when complete. Does he canibalize it or just send it to the dump.
>
> I'm in the process of restoring a '52 YB for my wife (I drive a TD). As we
> speak I have invested around $15,000 with at least another $10,000 before
> completion. I will have over $25,000 in a car worth around $20-22,000.
> Stupid?????
>
> As noted by Scott, it is a hobby, which pleases me and will be enjoyed for
> many years by both my wife and I.
>
> Put a financial limit on such pleasure? At least (unlike renting a hooker)
> we will have something to enjoy when I'm finished.
>
> For some the restoration of classic automobiles is a business. I know (and
> respect) any number of these people. But for the rest of us it is nothing
> more than a passion (and pride) of the challenge.
>
> Floyd Inman
> Park City, UT
>
> '53 TD, '52 YB
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