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THE prices are falling hard folks

Started by ACUDANUT, March 21, 2022, 01:41:26 PM

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ACUDANUT

 I saw way too many cool,  50 year old plus, cars selling for 1/2 of what it cost to build one on latest tv auction.
But wait...A new 2021 Ford bronco sold for 60K

Alaskan_TA

Auction prices should always be taken with a huge grain of salt. Many use the auctions to move cars with numbers issues.

But if prices drop overall, hurray! :cheers:

I'll be able to get more cars I want.  :icon_smile_big:

Mytur Binsdirti


Aero426

Quote from: Alaskan_TA on March 21, 2022, 02:12:10 PM


But if prices drop overall, hurray! :cheers:

I'll be able to get more cars I want.  :icon_smile_big:

OK by me.   

Kern Dog

These cars being worth more does incentivize the aftermarket to make parts for them.

RallyeMike

QuoteTHE prices are falling hard folks

This is good news. I have $150 saved up and I'm ready to buy another 69 Charger just like I did in 1979.
1969 Charger 500 #232008
1972 Charger, Grand Sport #41
1973 Charger "T/A"

Drive as fast as you want to on a public road! Click here for info: http://www.sscc.us/

DAY CLONA

Quote from: RallyeMike on March 22, 2022, 11:03:39 AM
QuoteTHE prices are falling hard folks

This is good news. I have $150 saved up and I'm ready to buy another 69 Charger just like I did in 1979.




Ahhh.... the good ol days when the Dad/Mom/landlord or owner said "just take it, get it out of my yard, it's yours"

RallyeMike

QuoteAhhh.... the good ol days when the Dad/Mom/landlord or owner said "just take it, get it out of my yard, it's yours"

I did get several free cars, but never a free Charger..... dang it! I get eight Chargers in the $150-$600 range though.

I would STILL go up to $600 for a driver :icon_smile_cool:
1969 Charger 500 #232008
1972 Charger, Grand Sport #41
1973 Charger "T/A"

Drive as fast as you want to on a public road! Click here for info: http://www.sscc.us/

Davtona

Quote from: DAY CLONA on March 22, 2022, 11:26:22 AM

Ahhh.... the good ol days when the Dad/Mom/landlord or owner said "just take it, get it out of my yard, it's yours"


I do remember getting a Charger for a 12 pack of beer way back when. :lol:  Probably about $4 back then.


AKcharger

prices of WHAT!? a 1970 4 door delta 88, '71Pinto, what? I'm seeing only growth on DESIRABLE cars

426HemiChick

Quote from: RallyeMike on March 22, 2022, 11:03:39 AM
QuoteTHE prices are falling hard folks

This is good news. I have $150 saved up and I'm ready to buy another 69 Charger just like I did in 1979.

Hi Mike,             14 April 2022

You win, we only have $40 between us.

Take Care, hope you find a nice one.

Best Always

426 Hemi Chicks
Veteran - US Navy  Ex-Smoker (05 Mar 69) 55 years, heading for 100, 45 to go. Still lots to learn, lots to make up for. Weren't no angel. Fugitive from Southlake TX's Kangaroo Court

Mopar Nut

Quote from: RallyeMike on March 22, 2022, 11:03:39 AM
QuoteTHE prices are falling hard folks

This is good news. I have $150 saved up and I'm ready to buy another 69 Charger just like I did in 1979.

Did it have a wing on the back, if not you paid way too much. I was buying 68-69 Chargers for $100 back then. The wing cars they couldn't give away.
"Dear God, my prayer for 2024 is a fat bank account and a thin body. Please don't mix these up like you did the last ten years."

426HemiChick

Quote from: Mopar Nut on April 15, 2022, 02:59:58 PM
Did it have a wing on the back, if not you paid way too much. I was buying 68-69 Chargers for $100 back then. The wing cars they couldn't give away.

Hi Mopar Nut,           09 May 2022

There was a time, albeit brief, they were difficult to sell. We did sell a Hemi Cuda quite easily using a creative ad in 1975. Now we wish we had never sold it. The heat of passion: We despised that car.

From our perspective, the prices have been climbing.

The market seems volatile so one never knows.

The secret to success: Buy low, sell Hi. Got that bit of wisdom from a stock broker on a flight from somewhere to someplace about 50 or more years ago.

Just don't wait too long before buying what you want. You ain't going to take that $green$ with you when your time is up. Spend it on yourself so when you check out, your last check bounces.

Best Always

426 Hemi Chicks
Veteran - US Navy  Ex-Smoker (05 Mar 69) 55 years, heading for 100, 45 to go. Still lots to learn, lots to make up for. Weren't no angel. Fugitive from Southlake TX's Kangaroo Court

held1823

Quote
You ain't going to take that $green$ with you when your time is up. Spend it on yourself so when you check out, your last check bounces.

best advice I have seen in ages
Ernie Helderbrand
XX29L9B409053

will

Quote from: AKcharger on April 14, 2022, 08:11:55 AM
prices of WHAT!? a 1970 4 door delta 88, '71Pinto, what? I'm seeing only growth on DESIRABLE cars

I really loved the delta, 455 two barrel. Could git 9 people in it and still smoke the tire(1)

AKcharger

Quote from: will on May 10, 2022, 08:41:35 PM

I really loved the delta, 455 two barrel. Could git 9 people in it and still smoke the tire(1)

:smilielol:

472 R/T SE

Quote from: will on May 10, 2022, 08:41:35 PM
Quote from: AKcharger on April 14, 2022, 08:11:55 AM
prices of WHAT!? a 1970 4 door delta 88, '71Pinto, what? I'm seeing only growth on DESIRABLE cars

I really loved the delta, 455 two barrel. Could git 9 people in it and still smoke the tire(1)

Right on!

I had a 9 pass Belvedere wagon that did it with a 383...and water, girls instead of fat lump dudes, lol

AKcharger

 :shruggy: Still looking for those "falling prices"  :rotz:

ramairthree

It's been this way for a decade.

You sink 30K or so into a lesser desirable car and you are in the hole.
Come out even an a desirable car,
And ahead on a very desirable car.

And dumping a ton into a retro mod or clone has always been a losing prospect.

If people had spent 25K on a matching GTO and dumped 25K into, they often have a 50K car.
If they Spent 10K on a Lemans and dumped 25K into it, they have a 20K car.


ACUDANUT

With O'Biden in office. Gas is 5-10 bucks a gallon.  Who can afford to drive a antique these days.  :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall:

Pinballjim

Quote from: ACUDANUT on June 04, 2022, 12:11:20 PM
With O'Biden in office. Gas is 5-10 bucks a gallon.  Who can afford to drive a antique these days.  :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall:


I had my Chrysler Newport convertible out today and burned a 1/2 tank of gas just goofing around.  No plans, No expectations, No problems.  The car gets roughly 10-11 MPG which isn't great but the ride is so much fun.   It's a gorgeous weekend here in SE Pa.  Tonight is a cruise night nearby.  I'll take a Lincoln LSC (12-14 MPG).  Tomorrow is an all GM show about 30 minutes away.  I'll take a 65 Impala.  It gets about 14-16 MPG - not horrible for an American V8.   

I'd far rather have a shorter ride in a cool car than a long ride in a boring car!!

dreamcatcher

Quote from: Pinballjim on June 04, 2022, 01:15:47 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on June 04, 2022, 12:11:20 PM
With O'Biden in office. Gas is 5-10 bucks a gallon.  Who can afford to drive a antique these days.  :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall:



I had my Chrysler Newport convertible out today and burned a 1/2 tank of gas just goofing around.  No plans, No expectations, No problems.  The car gets roughly 10-11 MPG which isn't great but the ride is so much fun.   It's a gorgeous weekend here in SE Pa.  Tonight is a cruise night nearby.  I'll take a Lincoln LSC (12-14 MPG).  Tomorrow is an all GM show about 30 minutes away.  I'll take a 65 Impala.  It gets about 14-16 MPG - not horrible for an American V8.   

I'd far rather have a shorter ride in a cool car than a long ride in a boring car!!

As is often said SMILES PER MILE!!! I plan on driving the wheels off all of mine. Who know how long we will be around to enjoy them.  :2thumbs:


1970 Superbird Tribute 440 auto
1968 Charger 426 6 pack auto
1971 Chevelle SS Tribute 350 4 speed
1970 Mustang 351 C 4 speed
1969 GTO 400 Ram air III 4 speed
1972 Charger (soon 5.7 hemi auto)
1973 Charger 440 auto (U code)
If you've never been scared (even a little) then you've never gone as fast as you could have!

Mytur Binsdirti

Quote from: ACUDANUT on June 04, 2022, 12:11:20 PM
With O'Biden in office. Gas is 5-10 bucks a gallon. 


More like O'Bummer.

Kern Dog

Quote from: Pinballjim on June 04, 2022, 01:15:47 PM



I had my Chrysler Newport convertible out today and burned a 1/2 tank of gas just goofing around.  No plans, No expectations, No problems.  The car gets roughly 10-11 MPG which isn't great but the ride is so much fun.   It's a gorgeous weekend here in SE Pa.  Tonight is a cruise night nearby.  I'll take a Lincoln LSC (12-14 MPG).  Tomorrow is an all GM show about 30 minutes away.  I'll take a 65 Impala.  It gets about 14-16 MPG - not horrible for an American V8.   

I'd far rather have a shorter ride in a cool car than a long ride in a boring car!!

I agree. I don't drive my classics as daily drivers. The higher cost of fuel sucks but these assholes are not going to stop me from using these cars to have fun.