427carl wrote:

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73SC wrote:

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Todd, you'd never be able to sell that car once you had it, face reality its not a desirable collectible or hobby car at all. Forget about it. 

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         Your saying a 4 door can't be a hobby car ??     interesting

 

      

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 That's not what I said at all, here's what I said....."face reality its not a desirable collectible or hobby car at all"

I dunno, I guess it depends on what you want out of the hobby.

If you want an old Canadian Pontiac to cruise around in and enjoy on a tight budget, this is probably just the ticket.  You get that old car feel, the nostalgia of driving a real, original CP that sounds like it doesn't have the typical rust issues of most Canadian cars, etc. at a relative bargain in the old car hobby world.  Even at asking price, what do you get for $3500 in this (or any other) hobby?  Buy it, do whatever it takes to keep it on the road, live with the faded paint, have fun.  If you decide to sell it, even if you lose $500 or $1000, it's the cost of having fun.  Just think of the guys who have sunk $40,000 into a "desirable" hobby car and have to eat a $15,000+ loss when it comes time to sell.

If you want to play in the hobby and not sell your house to do it, this could be the way to do it, as long as you keep in mind your goals and limitations.  If you are looking for a restoration project to sink a bunch of money into and hopefully get it back out in a few years time, then this isn't the car for you.  It's all about what you are into the hobby for.

Honestly, to say it is not a hobby car is ridiculous, with all due respect to Ray.  There are people who would use a similar argument to say that a '73-'77 A-body is not a hobby car (which I also would disagree with).

MC wrote:

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I dunno, I guess it depends on what you want out of the hobby.

If you want an old Canadian Pontiac to cruise around in and enjoy on a tight budget, this is probably just the ticket.  You get that old car feel, the nostalgia of driving a real, original CP that sounds like it doesn't have the typical rust issues of most Canadian cars, etc. at a relative bargain in the old car hobby world.  Even at asking price, what do you get for $3500 in this (or any other) hobby?  Buy it, do whatever it takes to keep it on the road, live with the faded paint, have fun.  If you decide to sell it, even if you lose $500 or $1000, it's the cost of having fun.  Just think of the guys who have sunk $40,000 into a "desirable" hobby car and have to eat a $15,000+ loss when it comes time to sell.

If you want to play in the hobby and not sell your house to do it, this could be the way to do it, as long as you keep in mind your goals and limitations.  If you are looking for a restoration project to sink a bunch of money into and hopefully get it back out in a few years time, then this isn't the car for you.  It's all about what you are into the hobby for.

Honestly, to say it is not a hobby car is ridiculous, with all due respect to Ray.  There are people who would use a similar argument to say that a '73-'77 A-body is not a hobby car (which I also would disagree with).

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 well said!!!!