[trader220]

Originally Posted by SilberUrS6

I'm with you. In the early 90s, I was driving an Alfa GTV6. At the time, they were somewhat unloved, so I got it pretty cheap. Well, for a VERY short time, the car got a lot of interest, and the prices shot up. I wish I had sold right at that time. Why? Well, a very nice '72 GTV was for sale in just about perfect condition. Good color combo, bone stock, one-owner - a dream of a car. But stupid me, I had the same idea in my mind as you - such a nice car, I'd never want to drive it, or be nervous doing so. If I had bought that car, and just driven it, I'd be able to sell right now at about 1000% profit. I probably wouldn't, because I like those cars and the way they drive, but still. Some cars have a big bubble that lasts a long time. Some cars have a small bubble that lasts a very short time. I think the longhoods have staying power, because they get to be fewer and fewer as the years go by, and not just due to crashes. At some point, folks won't take them out on the roads except for parades and car shows.

Well said.

I am also a big fan of the GTV 2000 and What used to be a 10k to 12k car just a handful of years ago is now a $30k car. I can only imagine what you could have paid for one even before a handfulof years ago?6 grand?