I agree ... to a point. It seems to me that the internet,
especially e-bay, has made parts selling profitable enough
that many cars that might have otherwise been restorations,
even if not for many years, are being dismantled and sold
off piece by piece for the quick buck. It used to be more of
a network of true believers, now there are more profiteers.
No finger pointing intended, but I think it's a shame.
It _is_ a delicate balance because we do _need_ a source of parts,
but once that car's in pieces, it's gone forever. No complete
spitfire, no matter how worn, is unrestorable. Yes, the restoration
will probably need used parts, but I'd rather see them in the
hands of concerned and dedicated enthusiasts.
My .02.
Greg Rowe
>From: Douglas Braun & Nadia Papakonstantinou <doug@dougbraun.com>
>Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2001 17:20:53 -0400
>
>Personally, I would rather have a parts car bought up by a parts dealer
>than continue sitting in someone's back yard until it rusts away
>to total uselessness.
>
>Doug Braun
>'72 Spit
>
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