I do think that sites like this one keep the lights on for that next generation of older car collectors. The cars might be expensive, but the advise is generally free and everyone gets to advance their projects at their own pace, making their own decisions.
And I suspect there's a bit of "peer pressure" among us regulars to continue to advance projects and share the ongoing results and eventually the final product
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Thanks Bob!
Yes, thank you very much Bob for keeping this site going. It is a great place to come to. We share our experience and knowledge about the "W" engines with all those that will listen. I venture to say that most of us are older and part of the reason we own a "W" powered car, is that we can relate to it. It's maybe something we always wanted but life got in the way. I know that is how i feel about it. Couldn't have or afford one when I was younger, but now I can. As I mentioned in a previous thread, as we age and get older yet, lose interest or sadly pass on, there is no one, or very few, to take our place. They can't relate to these cars or love them like we do. Look at the restored, nicely done, pristine cars of the 30's-early 50's. Perhaps even earlier.They are beautiful and priced cheaply in my opinion. They are priced accordingly because there is no market for them. That generation is dying off. Sad. I should really buy one at a fraction of what some other cars cost, but I don't want one. Can't relate to it. I'm not suggesting that relating to a car is prerequisite for buying one, but it certainly is a part of it; at least to me. Look at the present generation, or even the one before that. They have little to no interest in our cars. They don't understand this old iron. They would rather buy a 4 cylinder twin turbo putting out 350 hp, getting 35 miles to the gallon, go around corners like they are glued to them, for the same amount. Can you blame them?? In substance, what I am saying, there is no line forming to buy our cars. No right of passage. Sure, we can trade and buy among ourselves, but that will be gone someday; then what?? To get people motivated and interested in our hobby, there has to be an attraction. Certainly the price of some of these cars, isn't doing it. And there you have it. My most humble opinion. Time for supper, Carmine.