[Evans, Marv]

I really never have considered my car as an exotic or collector type car. It's just my car, and I haven't entertained any thoughts of selling it. I've said a couple of times here, it seems like every second person on the forum has a '69, so to me they seem pretty common. I also thought engine/trans rebuilds were expensive until I read about the rebuild costs of modern engines & transmissions now days - even for the more common cars. I imagine most people just buy crate or used if they're replacing an engine or tranny. I, like lots here haven't had an auto payment for many years and haven't bought any cars (for myself) for the last ten years except for my wife's car. I think we just don't realize the current prices of things and are used to prices years ago. I know I will never pay $50K to $70K for a new pickup. My '03 Ford pickup handles my requirements just as well as a new one. I don't consider an older 911 going for $30K to $50+K anything exceptional except for those in great original condition that have sold for and sell for $100K+.