Why do we sbject ourselves to this sport?

[Protour_Pinto]

The question was asked in another thread on why we spend the money on this sport.

I cant speak for anyone else but for me its more of a therapy thing. If im not wrenching on something I'm a real ass to be around. I do it on the extreme side of cheap. I find cruising the 7 local Pick-A-Parts one of the best things I can do on any day.

I dont do it for the thoughts of reselling my stuff. I have heard some people saying they are building to make a profit but I cant see selling something customized to a personal level making any money. I helped a friend get part of a private collection ready for auction a couple years ago and out of the 90 cars he auctioned there were only a few cars that sold for what he thought was a fair price, and those were a few BMW X5 with less than 100 miles, a twin turbo MB and one of the BMW Z8. Glen gets his jollies by taking numbers matching cars and making them as good as he can by throwing a LARGE amount of cash to guys who are the best around.

http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-content/uploads/Classic-Muscle-Results-Summary-Sheet1.pdf

A few pics of them http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f359/BanditMan1200/glenn/

The one I wanted to smuggle home was the Z16 Chevelle I had taken apart to do a complete detail.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/DSC00505-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/DSC00500-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/03/DSC00498-1.jpg

So I guess its a different reason for everyone.

And by looking through the Project Update section there are a wide variety of cars and builds going on and its fantastic to see all levels of skills and cars out there. Not only are the builds great but the back stories that go with them. The families involved are nice too!

[oestek]

I've been in that building... outstanding collection. Did he sell everything? 90 cars... must have been a few left over.

[ProTourGSX]

As discussed in another thread, the question was asked about relationships (dating/marriage/families/etc.), and my answer has remained the same for 25 years:

My wife, and other friends/relatives still have no interest or understanding of why I love cars (as artistic expression; as a way to share skills & talents with others who are also interested; as opportunity to bring new ideas & products to automotive related industries; as a teaching tool about how automotive history has led to modern automotive technology; etc.), but they accept that's what I like to do, as it doesn't take away from, or interfere with, other financial priorities, as I use extra business incomes to support my entertainment hobbies (cars, cars, cars, and cars).

Many people buy cars for their "resale" value; I have never done that, and don't plan to, anytime soon. I buy cars to build/drive/enjoy, as they were intended. It's just great to see other people's creative projects, and how they personalize their own vehicles, to make them different/unique/better than ordinary or average!

So, why do guys spend so much money on cars? (my answers, jokingly, not offensively):
Car accessories are more affordable than supporting dates/girlfriends/wives and all of their accessories!
Cars never backtalk or gossip about other cars!
Cars don't complain about how long guys take them out for a ride!

(maybe this could start a whole new topic of cars vs women, pros/cons) LOL
I have nothing against women, I just prefer cars, more, because they're just easier to get along with! (ducks to avoid flying shoe...)

[Protour_Pinto]

oestek, Quite a few left. He kept the cream of the crop just had to down size a bit. Hes down to just one unit now. He has a few others to finish and he wants to concentrate on the ones that are left

[oestek]

Thanks for the update. Good to hear he didn't completely bail out!

BTW... "Cream of the crop... " That was a crop of all "cream" to start with!