What Is Sentimental value really worth???

[andrewb70]

Thank you everyone I knew you would help. The reason i have a good chunk saved is becasue i am always finacially responsible wich is why i was starting to run into my issues about selling it? But it is priceless and i will push forward with my plans. Soon I will make a project post to help keep me on track.

Paul,

I can certainly relate to your dilemma. I've had my GTO since I was 15 as well, although, I was in a good financial position to start my build at 28 and finish it at age 32. Damn, that was 10 years ago...Having the car has been an amazing experience, but I also feel that if I had sold the car after it was done, I might have enjoyed several other projects. Also, for me at least, the urge to build a "fancy pants" car that is "magazine" quality has been satisfied. At this point in my life I am perfectly content building ugly cars that run like hell.

Here is some food for thought. You said that you have about $10k, right? What if you took that money and bought yourself a less popular car, perhaps a clean "survivor," and then did a low cost LS swap? You could be on the road in a year or two, for a total investment of 10-15K, and be able to enjoy a cool car that you won't be scared to drive. There is something to be said for having a car that you can literally "get groceries" with, instead of a car with a show quality paint job.

For example, check out this build:

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...02-ls1-a4.html



I don't know what the cost of the car was ($3-5K?....less?), but I bet he won't have more than $15K into it, and will be able to drive her anywhere.

Food for thought.

Andrew