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It's comforting to know that all cars don't become "collector" cars with collector car prices. When they become expensive museum pieces, they're fun to look at. But, for most of us, the fun is in the driving, fixing, and problem solving involved in owning a car built in the last century. Cars like the Briklin and Delorean are quirky enough to keep most owners happy for a lifetime, even if the value doesn't keep up with inflation.Dennis

I've had a home office for decades and for my purposes, it works just dandy. There are a few tax benefits and the amenities are top notch. Phone issues can be addressed with a landline fax and a cell phone or Google phone#. A real office would make you seem a bit more legit, but comes at a cost. How often do you meet with clients in person? Dennis

While I can agree with some of the points in the Hemmings article, some don't ring true. Certainly, the Japanese cars aren't perceived as having the "soul" of a vintage British sports car. The long tradition of MG, Triumph, and Jaguar, to name a few, is something the Japanese cars have yet to achieve. As for an anti Japanese car attitude by The WWII generation, it certainly doesn't seem to apply to German cars. Go figure. Perhaps there's more to the equation. There are so many variables that go into figuring out what makes some cars worth a fortune and some not. Even rarity isn't always a factor. I own two cars, each of which is one of less than 2,000 produced. One is a 1970 German sports car and the other is American made, fiberglass bodied, built in 1963,and factory supercharged. Neither is especially valuable, at least in the "retirement fund" sense. If only we knew which way the market was going to eventually swing and had the cash to buy in early. In the meanwhile, I just have fun knowing what's in my garage and enjoying them for what they are. Often, the only people who make big money on the cars we enjoy are the ones who fix them or sell the parts to keep them running. Dennis

I'll be in line right behind you. Dennis

Based on an earlier post, sounds like there may be a Cyber Monday sale. Dennis

Good vendor. Dennis

Stock Early Z bumpers are little more than chrome trim. But, chromed or powder coated, metal ones have to be more durable than the fiberglass versions. I look forward to seeing pictures. Dennis

Try not to bump anything with those powder coated bumpers when you get them. They'll be a little difficult to touch up. Dennis

Time to buy some Alcoa stock? Dennis

It's nice to see a well done, relatively unmolested, Z. But, I think this is another example of psychological game playing in which the seller throws out a dollar value number as if it were fact. Putting a high "Buy it Now" value on an Ebay auction is also part of the "psych". It sets the stage for uninformed bidders. It will be interesting to watch how this one goes. Dennis

And those macadamias are likely to be wrapped in soiled knickers.

"Restored to factory condition!" "Mexican orange exterior paint" "1970s are gaining interest in the hobby due to shifting demographics" Dennis The Marketing Guy appears to be experiencing explosive ad copy diarrhea. He writes like a graduate from the " Dazzle them with BS School of Advertising & Self Promotion".

There's a cigarette lighter in the dash above the flasher switch.....not like my '71. Dennis

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is what happens when little boys refuse to grow up. Dennis

Just remember.....Measure Twice, Cut Once. Dennis

I had to trim a few inches off mine on my '71. Dennis

I sense a disturbance in the Force.....or is it just competition in the After-Market for Euro lenses? Dennis

Pointy end down. If it's the proper key, it should fit into the lock slot opening. Then, just a twist to release the lock cam. If it's too wide, or too thick, wrong key. Does it look like the one in the picture and drawing above? Dennis

No disagreement there. The Z you referenced is not a typical example of the "breed", however, and I don't feel that a value generalization can be made that would indicate a market trend. The Z in the ad has exceptional value added in parts and workmanship and the asking price indicates a not unreasonable value for that particular car. Dennis

One leaf falling from a tree is not an indicator of Autumn. Dennis

Not sure I'd like to explain the heavily tinted side windows and low "headlights" if I were to be stopped by the CHP for not having a front license plate. Dennis

The ad also says it's titled as a '62 Ferrari with an AZ VIN. How do they do that? Dennis

I think the seller also thinks the asking price may be optimistic. There are two choices in the auction - "Buy It Now" for 100K or "Make An Offer". I'm reasonably sure the seller doesn't expect the "Make An Offer" choice to be higher than $100,000. Dennis

There may be a significant difference between "wants" and "gets" on this one. Dennis

Enlightening. Thanks, Dennis