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That the classic car market is so ridiculously expensive to get into. Yes certain cars are cheaper and there are still affordable ways into this hobby but it's getting harder and harder every day to get into certain generations of various vehicles. Auctions like Barrett Jackson show this. What's even sadder to me is that these cars are restored beautifully and never driven except to shows(maybe). They're never truly enjoyed like they should be. They're are many enthusiasts out there I'm sure who want these cars and would enjoy them. Sadly prices will continue to rise and things like an Iroc Camaro may one day be a 60k car.
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I got a 75 Monte Carlo and let me tell you, about 7,000 for the car, wasn't really driven, and it's basically falling apart. If it's cheap, it's falling apart and you need to pay a lot to get it fully restored. I've always wanted a VW westfalia but hippies did [b][i]NOT[/i][/b] take care of those things. I have found old vintage cars around here but they are either sold for $15k plus, or so broken it'll cost you $15k plus to restore it. I did have my sights on a 66 mustang but it has issues with the engine and they [i]still want $12,000 for it. Won't budge either.[/i]