Well here we are at just a little over the half way point in summer, 2008. We've heard lots of bad news from the stock markets, the bankers and the ever pessimistic corporation CEOs. Car fanatics want to know what's going on in the collector car realm. In a word, SAVINGS. Muscle car prices have fallen on average 31% this year. The actual devaluation will vary depending on the car, model, desirability and quality of restoration and provenance. That's a two dollar word meaning the verifiable history of your car. It is a great time to pick up that dream machine you want but found just out of reach.If number matching, concours grade cars don't interest you, there are screaming deals to be had in cruise night machines that you can take to the cottage for kicks. Mopars rode the price escalator to the top last year and are paying the price now with notable devaluation.The clones in particular, are having a rough time of it. Fords were much better insulated from the spiral except for a few Shelby derivatives.I am seeing strong interest in 1950s era street machines built in retro old school style with shabby paint jobs, hokey decals and some great pin striping. The customising touch has taken a do-it-yourself turn and I welcome it. These cars are just like the ones I saw as a boy in the 1970s. Everything old is new again. It's possible to find those early fifties and late forties cars at reasonable prices. This is good news for owners of sedans and pre 1955 era cars. With gas at $1.28 and climbing, the inline sixes are even something to boast about. Throw on a Clifford intake, a pair of Stromberg 97s and drive on.
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