Visit from the original owner of my 68 Z

[Crush]

Great story! Curious, every time I hear these types of reunions, how often does the original owner ever ask to buy the car back?
I had a situation with one of my cars and it got uncomfortable.

[BCreekDave]

Originally Posted by Crush

Great story! Curious, every time I hear these types of reunions, how often does the original owner ever ask to buy the car back?
I had a situation with one of my cars and it got uncomfortable.

I could see that, especially if the former owner hasn't been tracking these car costs. They might expect to buy it back for what they sold it for plus maybe a bit for inflation. When you tell them what similar cars are going for really they may get upset that you are trying to take advantage of them.

[Steve Shauger]

Paul, that is awesome you got together with orig owner. Very rewarding for both of you. You are the perfect caretaker....Congratulations!

[GrumpyJeff]

Originally Posted by Crush

Great story! Curious, every time I hear these types of reunions, how often does the original owner ever ask to buy the car back?
I had a situation with one of my cars and it got uncomfortable.

About two years ago i reunited my 70 Chevelle with the OO, we spent the entire day just talking about the car , and of course i let him take it for a lengthy cruise around his old stomping grounds. His final words that day were if you ever wanna sell it ? Fast forward to this past fall i offered him the car at exactly what i had into it , which was actually below market value. I'm guessing he didnt realize what these car are worth ? Because he never mentioned it again ! So glad he didn't take me up on it !!!