Zl1 #4 $380,000

[Steve Shauger]

I don't think you can judge a market on this car or just few examples. Also I agree the young generation is used to cars that can stop, turn and go fast for under 10k, so that segment is hooked on later models like we were back in the day. Yes our muscle cars were ahead of their time, like todays cars ...LOL


Our cars are collectibles, and a niche market, and like all market segments it has it's ups and downs. As has been pointed out, we all age, so have the muscle cars we grew up. Blue chip cars are like waterfront property they are not making anymore. The segments below really rare cars will have fluctuations, and corrections based on demand such as waning interest.


Rare also includes unrestored time capsules which although may have been produced in hi volume, but very few have been preserved.


Restored cars done to a high concours level are rare as well, and garner a premium based on who restored, quality of components and techniques used.


The bottom line is we all relate to these cars in different ways, and if you have a passion and love them markets fluctuations mean little. If you are heavily invested and look at these as investments and a business well there is risk like any investment.


Personally I like and own all types of cars from concours to survivor and all have their place. My most enjoyment is thrashing on my driver orange 69 RS/Z that started it all.