OT classic car collecting

Having restored a BMW 2002 (not nearly as difficult to find original parts as an early Mopar, believe it or not!), I have to say beware: this is a HUGE money pit!


Yes, the car was fun to drive, looked great and got looks, etc, etc., but I look back at the time and money I sunk into that darned thing and the paltry amount I sold it for and wished I had sunk the money into more guns (Lugers, maybe) or something else that held its value more and did not require so much darned upkeep.


ONLY go into this if you have an absolute LOVE for these things....it makes no sense, otherwise and is a huge money/time pit. It is MUCH more time consuming and a hassle to restore a car (any car) than it is any firearm.


Been there...done that...never again. I am enjoying my very reliable and nearly maintenance-free Toyota 4-Runner, thank you! Putting the key in the ignition and turning is less stressful and chancy these days!


(I have more time for guns, hunting and shooting with the Bimmer no longer in my garage...and eating my wallet and Saturdays up)


-SA