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GTO Man wrote:What are the biggest issues facing the collector car hobby?
— Affordability of collectable cars
— Rising cost of gasoline
— Legislation aimed at older vehicles
— Bringing younger people into the hobby.
— Foreign buyers of collectable cars.
— Less newer collectable cars.
— Economy in general making buyers reluctant to get into the hobby.Any others?
Legislation and the cost of some vehicles are probably two of the biggest factors. I dont know that fuel prices are a factor, if you buy a car with a big block, likely youre not driving it every day and when it was purchased fuel economy wasnt an issue.
I used to get AC hoses made down at ARA on East Wash. They are across the street from the Savers near the intersection of First Street, next to Marling Lumber.
maddog wrote:This reminds me of that old movie called “Used Cars” that had Kurt Russell in it and some guy took out the owners favorite 57 Chevy for a ride to give the owner a heart attack.
Anyone else remember that?I absolutely love that movie. I wish I could find it on DVD!
GTO Man wrote:I am very surprised it is ranked that high. The board overseeing it is doing a poor job, Johnson& Johnson, Pfizer, Roche, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck & Co, Eli Lily, Bristol Myers Squib, etc.It sounds like Paul Ryans next budget proposal includes repealing Obamacare, which is great though Im afraid it wont pass. We need to get the pharmacutical companies out of the politicians pockets, and get the politicians heads out of there asses.
41chevy wrote:Am I reading your post correctly? Your cruise in will be on Thursday this year. I plan on makeing it. They are great. For the eastsiders and all we are having cruise ins on Sunday afternoon at the Country Corners starting May 19. We see ya all at the Lube for the great cruise ins.Do you have some more info on these Sunday afternoon cruise-ins at country corners? I play football at Olin-Turville on Sunday afternoons, and thats not too far away…
Amigo2k wrote:chevy car – $2050 (monroe WI)
Dont try to trade trash…. These cars were trash when they were new.
I got some proposals from my local American Family agent, and I am more than impressed with the rates they have offered me on both vehicles! Granted, I carry high deductables on both vehicles to keep my rates affordable. AmFam also insures collector vehicles for values based on appraisals, so I only have to find someone to appraise my car (my business cant do it due to the fact there could be conflict of interest involved) to guarantee the value.
Im thinking I will be going with them in the coming weeks.
ss396 wrote:William Torhorst out of Oregon. He drove to Mcfalrand late last night and picked my wife up when her car broke down. Thats service!!! They have several options for insurance carriers too. Give him a shout ans tell I sent you. They will take good care of you!I know Bill, and yes he is a very nice and personable guy. Ive met with all of the insurance agents in mt horeb now and am awaiting quotes from them. I want to do business as local as I can.
Blown69RS wrote:I have Grundy for my Camaro…. all kinds of added extras included with coverage, no mileage restrictions, true agreed upon coverage, no deductible, extremely easy to deal with… Hagerty couldn’t come close to equal coverage (and really probably wouldn’t even cover my car due to mods). Give Grundy a shot, worth a try at least for your collector car.Thanks for the info Russ. I contacted Grundy this afternoon to get a quote, and honestly they have the best rate so far and will allow me to use my car as I see fit. When reading the fine print on there website, it states that my collector vehicle cannot be used as a secondary daily driver, commuter, etc. I asked the guy on the other line what I can’t use my car for because its mine and he said “We understand what a car is designed for. You can’t enjoy it unless you’re driving it, we just don’t want them being driven every day year round.” That’s not a problem in WI! The total cost for the coverages with a $0 deductable is $271/year.
I was quoted the same from an independent insurance agent in Madison who was recommended to me by a friend of mine. For the Buick scenario, I think this may be the route to go, but I’m going to look over all options before I settle.
I contacted Hagerty and American Collectors Insurance at lunch for quotes today. Hagerty went thru the interview process, then stated I would have driving restrictions as some pleasure driving is allowed but I would only be able to really drive my car to and from shows. I told them i drive my car 5-6k miles a year because thats what I have it for. They recommended I just stay where im at for coverage as I have it pretty good for being able to drive my car.
ACI gave me a quote for $358 a year for full coverage with no driving restrictions so i can use my car as I see fit. More or less he same coverages as Heacock, but more expensive. My Dad had ACI coverage on one of his old cars, and was happy with them. Of course, his driving record isnt as impreasive as mine :whistle:
Im going to go around and talk with some agents tomorrow when i get done work for insurance rates.
Doesnt Hagerty have driving/mileage restrictions on there policies? If I want to put 8-10k miles a year on my collector I feel I should have that right.
I got a “quote” from Heacock for $283 a year, and that with $0 deductable for full coverage. I havent called them to confirm yet, but that almost seems too good to be true. I am awaiting estimates from American Family, as I do a lot of work for the agent in Mt. Horeb. He is a really good guy, but has said in the past “Im too expensive when it comes to your insurance.” If that isnt honesty I dont know what is. All I know is when I get my car insured its going to be insured for agreed value.
