Originally Posted by
BigDaddyPete
Over the years I owned a '69 Firebird 400 4spd, an '80 Camaro, a '71 International Scout and a '81 CJ7. Now I own a Raleigh Gran Sport, a Motobecane Fantom CX, a Schwinn Super Sport and I've ordered a Surly Pacer and I'm thinking that my tax refund is going towards a Surly LHT. I still love to tinker, now its just bikes instead of cars. I'm a little healthier, but the hobby really isn't any cheaper.
Over the years I
almost owned a '55 Chev 2-dr post (327), a '68 Charger (440 Magnum/727/8.75" rear), a '68 Mustang fastback (390/4-sp Toploader/9" rear), a '70 Lotus Europa, and a bullet-nose Stude...
The Mustang was the princely sum of $5000, and the same week I came across it I saw an ad for a GT-40 style intake and heads for $1500. Oh, and a Stude Firedome motor, with blower, for $3500. My bikes, and my collection of unused project parts, cost... well, less than the Mustang, anyways
I shudder to think what it would cost either that or a blown Studebaker to insure!
Bikes is cheaper!
/threadjack