Originally Posted by
xiaoman1
I fear that all good things will come to an end (evolve).....at least shift in terms of desirability. Witness how the car hobby has changed over the years.....shifting from 40 Fords with flat-heads to Tri-Fives and on to Camaro's/Mustangs (name you favorite) and to now the Euro/Asian brands.
There will alway be a 'Vintage" market but IMO, It will steadily decrease and be redefined as a new/younger generation enters the market......"Vintage" will also be further operationalized.
Best, Ben
Well Ben,
The market for pre-1900 autos is extremely tight. And the races are getting fewer and fewer as folks don't want to tear up vehicles which are hard to replace, and parts are no longer available for. Just finding the clincher tires for a wooden rim is tough. (About as tough as mounting them!) It is pretty cool to be putting along on one cylinder with a direct drive without a clutch and learning how to shift. Few folks if many will ever get to ride in one, let alone see one of these machines. A lucky man here in middle IN. Smiles, MH