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David's speedster is a great deal for all that it has !

Investing in Bank CD's so called investment opportunities etc. are less than fruitful.  Find something that you can purchase to flip for a CIF ( cash in fist ) profit...furniture, cars , bikes etc. The opportunities are endless.

@WOLFGANG posted:

There is no sense putting $ in the bank - CD now get .05%.  With Covid and whatever will come next - your best investment would be a classic car.  College can't get away with charging $25k per year for distance leaning.  Go for it an enjoy the time you have left.  

Classic cars are a hobby. They provide satisfaction, pride of ownership, happiness and even sheer joy at times, plus periods of challenge and frustration. The amount of money some people sink into this hobby is staggering, take Jay Leno for example. Cars can be an obsession bordering on madness. But if you're fortunate enough to have the extra scratch and a spouse who shares your madness, this hobby is loads of fun. 

Every financial advisor will tell you, however, that with few exceptions, classic cars make for awful investments. To make money, you have to maintain and repair the vehicle, register and insure it, store it indoors in a non-condensing, rodent and bug free environment, accrue as few miles as possible, and have the good fortune to pick a car that's increasing in value. You can't get attached, since you'll have to sell when conditions are optimal. All of this costs money, especially if you pay others to perform maintenance. 

If you want to invest, find some solidly-performing mutual funds with risk profiles that match your goals. Or hire a good financial advisor to manage your investments. But don't buy classic cars unless you can afford to splurge. You'll find better odds at the casino. 

Wolfie:

Colleges/universities can get away with it. Ask me how I know.

Luckily both of my guys are on full scholarships.

If you're either the 'Seller' or 'Buyer'...it never hurts to ask. Either party always has the perogative to say 'No'.

Musbjim cosmic truth #9. 

There's a buyer out there looking for this beautiful car, it's just a matter of the potential buyers' offer matching up with David's timeline. 

@Eric (McGruff) posted:

... don't buy classic cars unless you can afford to splurge. You'll find better odds at the casino. 

I'm reminded of "lottery man" at my local C-store of choice. You know the guy-- male of indeterminate age, arrives on foot or a DUI-bike, stakes his claim at the register. His general MO is to pick out 23 different scratch-off tickets (one at a time) and order several packs of brand-name smokes. He's always short, so he goes about dealing down-- exchanging the name-brand smokes for generics, then dropping packs until his cash will cover everything.

He's scratching off tickets as he does the cigarette shell game, and exchanging them-- not for anything tangible, but for more tickets. All I want to do is pay for my soda and leave, but this man owns the register until he's scratched every ticket and turned the "winners" in for more tickets.

I'd like to step in and tell the guy it'd be more efficient and more rewarding for him to just give me the $23, and I'll give him a five.

Cars are kinda' the same way, only I'm the DUI guy. Even when I "make money", I've lost way more than I'll ever get back-- and a guy has to be good with that, or he's in the wrong hobby.

been there done that,, i go to other register or in the grocery store and its an old lady writing a check,i could write the Declaration of Independence quicker and the shes taking to write a check and then trying to balance her checkbook before she leaves

@Stan Galat posted:

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I'd like to step in and tell the guy it'd be more efficient and more rewarding for him to just give me the $23, and I'll give him a five.

My favorite is to remind them that statically my odds of winning the lottery are virtually the same as their odds...and I don't even play the lottery!  

Back in the 80's, when the lottery first became a thing, there were a lot of white papers that said the lottery was a form of voluntary tax that preyed on the less fortunate people.

There may be a lot of nice motorcycles to invest in at estate sales after Sturgis.

gotta love those HD guys

Fortunately, I do not have to sell this car.  It's still a kick in the pants to drive.

I built it carefully and it has everything anyone would want on a Speedster Replica except AC.

I want it to go to someone who will enjoy it as much as I have.  It's price is reasonable.

I am a patient man. Bring on the bids!

I cannot imagine why you've had trouble selling this car at your price, David.  I guess widebody cars are just tougher to sell, and it's hard to see some of the benefits of yours from the outside.  I applaud your patience.

I can't believe this car hasn't sold yet.  I've seen the car and I would buy it if I didn't already have one.

To reiterate, David's speedster is well sorted, the Metal Craft chassis. custom hard top and all the other goodies make it very desirable !

@barncobob posted:

gotta love those HD guys

Just the opposite, actually, but just the ones at Sturgis this year.

... and yet, contrary to all predictions (here and elsewhere)-- no increase in positives in Sturgis or anywhere else.

Facts are just so inconvenient to the breathless narrative.

... but back to the classified ad, which is what this is (as opposed to a home for "I hope they die of COVID" opinion pieces): Great car! GLWTS.

Stan, that data proves only that loud pipes DO save lives.

David, can you share some additional pic with the top removed as well as the interior?

Thanks

Everyone is talking about the beautiful speedster and all i see is a badass metal flake Manx in the background.  Wow.  Both look awesome.  

David Is that my Berrien Nostalgia body at ACME ?

no reserve on eBay!  7 days and it’s out of your garage. Sold my widebody a few months ago this way and got more for it than it was worth.  May be an option...

Hey David...what is your bottom line. tbatzli6@gmail.com

I never negotiate over text, email etc, most times there is no commitment.  You should call him and talk to him directly, if your a serious buyer. He has been waiting for a serious buyer for some time. 

I really need the garage space the Speedster occupies.  Make me an offer but not an insulting one.

My CMC Speedster is for sale still. I did not advertise it thru the winter and Covid-19.

Call me at 717-649-4576 if you are interested. It is the most accessories & complete Speedster with the lowest mileage (3,000) you will find for the price with its Tube frame, lift off glass hardtop, 2110 cc power etc.

To everyone out there who is searching for a flared Speedster, this is a very nice one for a bargain price, particularly for one with a rare hardtop.

Sold it !

Wow! Congrats David.  Every time I read about it I lusted for the hardtop.  Also, when I started building mine I visited the Metalcrafters operation but stayed with the VW pan.

While I hate that you no longer have a Speedster I am happy that you finally sold it.  Somebody got a great deal.  Make sure you point them to this site.

I can't believe it took so long to sell.  Very nice car!

Is this sold or still for sale?

@Howard posted:

Is this sold or still for sale?

SOLD, SOLD, SOLD!!

@Howard @Troy Sloan Howard contact Troy CC here.

I had to laugh as David tried to sell it for so long, and for some reaons no one was interested for whatever reason and now he is likely to keep getting all these people trying to buy it from him.

@IaM-Ray happens all the time. When your selling not many looking and when sold lot more inquiry 😎. Good thing Troy @Troy Sloanseems to be keeping up with the demand 😂

😊 if only I have started looking a couple weeks earlier

Don't give up Howard, I never know what I will have day to day.

nope, I'll be patient...there were a bunch a few weeks ago.  I'll phone you later to discuss yours.

@DAVID BAYNE - BAYNIAC - Camp Hill - PA⁷ congratulations on the sale! What seats were in your Speedster? I'm searching for something more comfy than the Empi fixed buckets in mine.