OT classic car collecting

Matt · 11-06-2001, 06:59 PM

I've been thinking about buying a 68, 69 or 70 Dodge Charger and have been doing some research on the internet. Many ads state the car is "all matching," which kind of reminds me of Luger collecting. Due to the price differences, I will be buying a mismatched "driver."

Dok · 11-06-2001, 08:29 PM

If it needs to be reblued... I can recommend Ted!

Cincylance · 11-06-2001, 11:53 PM

I have a "matching" big-block 1968 Charger and have had many mopar muscle cars over the years. I will be happy to offer advice and my 2Ã?Â¢s to any questions you may have.

Cincylance

PS-a blued 1969 Hemi Charger would be pretty cool--with real wood grips on a pistol grip 4-speed shifter!

Matt · 11-07-2001, 01:07 AM

Thanks, Cincylance,

I don't know much about muscle cars but have always wanted one, so I will keep you in mind. BTW, what got me interested in the Charger was the chase scene from the Steve McQueen movie Bullit.

Dean Dennis · 11-07-2001, 02:45 AM

Matt, having owned a matched pair of 66 Hemi Coronets and spending many years in the automotive restoration field let me pass on something newbies learn the hard way! Restoring a matched numbers car cost the same as a mongrel but when the smoke clears you'll be lucky to get half of your investment back on the mongrel but a properly restored matched car always sells first and commands a premium!

11-07-2001, 09:57 AM

Having restored a BMW 2002 (not nearly as difficult to find original parts as an early Mopar, believe it or not!), I have to say beware: this is a HUGE money pit!

Yes, the car was fun to drive, looked great and got looks, etc, etc., but I look back at the time and money I sunk into that darned thing and the paltry amount I sold it for and wished I had sunk the money into more guns (Lugers, maybe) or something else that held its value more and did not require so much darned upkeep.

ONLY go into this if you have an absolute LOVE for these things....it makes no sense, otherwise and is a huge money/time pit. It is MUCH more time consuming and a hassle to restore a car (any car) than it is any firearm.

Been there...done that...never again. I am enjoying my very reliable and nearly maintenance-free Toyota 4-Runner, thank you! Putting the key in the ignition and turning is less stressful and chancy these days!

(I have more time for guns, hunting and shooting with the Bimmer no longer in my garage...and eating my wallet and Saturdays up)

-SA

Dok · 11-07-2001, 02:05 PM

Matt · 11-08-2001, 12:10 AM

That's one thing that has worried me is the hassle with upkeep. I don't know if I would have the patience for it. A Luger can be put up in a vault well oiled and not touched for years and still be in excellent shape. A car, of course,requires more storage space. Dean, I agree an all original car would be a better choice in the long run as far as retaining its value, but like with Lugers, there is such a vast difference in price.

Thanks for the info guys.

Matt

PS,

I wonder if I should add some accesories to my PT Cruiser instead - or buy a couple more Lugers.

11-06-2001, 06:59 PM	#1
Matt User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 196 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OT classic car collecting I've been thinking about buying a 68, 69 or 70 Dodge Charger and have been doing some research on the internet. Many ads state the car is "all matching," which kind of reminds me of Luger collecting. Due to the price differences, I will be buying a mismatched "driver."

11-06-2001, 08:29 PM	#2
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: OT classic car collecting If it needs to be reblued... I can recommend Ted!

11-06-2001, 11:53 PM	#3
Cincylance User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mopar experience I have a "matching" big-block 1968 Charger and have had many mopar muscle cars over the years. I will be happy to offer advice and my 2Ã?Â¢s to any questions you may have. Cincylance PS-a blued 1969 Hemi Charger would be pretty cool--with real wood grips on a pistol grip 4-speed shifter!

11-07-2001, 01:07 AM	#4
Matt User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 196 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mopar experience Thanks, Cincylance, I don't know much about muscle cars but have always wanted one, so I will keep you in mind. BTW, what got me interested in the Charger was the chase scene from the Steve McQueen movie Bullit.

11-07-2001, 02:45 AM	#5
Dean Dennis User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: OT classic car collecting Matt, having owned a matched pair of 66 Hemi Coronets and spending many years in the automotive restoration field let me pass on something newbies learn the hard way! Restoring a matched numbers car cost the same as a mongrel but when the smoke clears you'll be lucky to get half of your investment back on the mongrel but a properly restored matched car always sells first and commands a premium!

11-07-2001, 09:57 AM	#6
S. Allen Guest Posts: n/a	Daen speaks the truth...(more) Having restored a BMW 2002 (not nearly as difficult to find original parts as an early Mopar, believe it or not!), I have to say beware: this is a HUGE money pit! Yes, the car was fun to drive, looked great and got looks, etc, etc., but I look back at the time and money I sunk into that darned thing and the paltry amount I sold it for and wished I had sunk the money into more guns (Lugers, maybe) or something else that held its value more and did not require so much darned upkeep. ONLY go into this if you have an absolute LOVE for these things....it makes no sense, otherwise and is a huge money/time pit. It is MUCH more time consuming and a hassle to restore a car (any car) than it is any firearm. Been there...done that...never again. I am enjoying my very reliable and nearly maintenance-free Toyota 4-Runner, thank you! Putting the key in the ignition and turning is less stressful and chancy these days! (I have more time for guns, hunting and shooting with the Bimmer no longer in my garage...and eating my wallet and Saturdays up) -SA

11-07-2001, 02:05 PM	#7
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Now that wasn't yesterday!! (EOM)

11-08-2001, 12:10 AM	#8
Matt User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 196 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Daen speaks the truth...(more) That's one thing that has worried me is the hassle with upkeep. I don't know if I would have the patience for it. A Luger can be put up in a vault well oiled and not touched for years and still be in excellent shape. A car, of course,requires more storage space. Dean, I agree an all original car would be a better choice in the long run as far as retaining its value, but like with Lugers, there is such a vast difference in price. Thanks for the info guys. Matt PS, I wonder if I should add some accesories to my PT Cruiser instead - or buy a couple more Lugers.