Danno

Oh, sure. Must be my fault, since I finally managed to put aside the time and resources to make the trip. I'm sorry, folks. It must be my bad. Seriously, I'm so sorry to hear this news.

WOW! Outstanding!

X2!

I'm surprised the FDA, the EPA, CDC, FTC, or the SEC haven't shut them down by now. Don't let anybody know.

Now that's just plain nice! I think I'm counting ~ what? ~ about 40 to 50 models you've finished that haven't been to Goodguys yet? Next weekend, Dude!

Harry's right. They were at the forefront of 'psychedelic rock' which kind of morphed into 'acid rock.'

What do you mean, 'four?' I count 13 on page 2 alone.

Niiiice!

Wow. That sounds like exactly the wrong company to do business with! Fortunately, mine has not been like that at all. Been with them for years.

That's exactly right. Each insurance company has its own philosophy as to what kind of business it wants to ~ or is willing to ~ insure. Some just don't want high performance cars. Some don't want anything that could be considered commercial. Some don't want to insure in certain geographical areas. So, their rates may be set accordingly. They may not want the business, but if someone is willing to pay way too much, they'll accept it rather than be accused of discriminating. On the other hand, the smart customers shop around, as Harry said. Some companies have a loss-ratio experience that tells them car freaks are great customers because they take very good care of their "babies." Others don't give car freaks a chance because they still subscribe to the antiquated notion that hotrodders from hell are gonna be bad risks. Often, specialty insurers are the best bet. For example, I pay an annual premium for my Malibu that's little more than the monthly premium for my Passat. Same driver, same zip code, same, same, same. Sure, I drive the Malibu less, but it's worth about the same on a stated value policy. The whole point is, my Passat carrier won't insure my Malibu at stated value, and my Malibu carrier knows how car freaks take care of their cars. I win.

Stunning!!

Outstanding, Lanny!!

Very nice, Tom!

Purely incredible, Tim!

Outstanding model, especially if you weren't really into it!

Amen. Bozos throw that around these days like cheap confetti at a ticker-tape parade. Talk about over-used BS. Amen. AMEN. 10-4! True. Yessir. Another: "Meh." What? You can't compose a coherent thought to express your feelings about a given topic? Really?

Dittos, Art! GREAT project. It was a very interesting car in its day, and there's nothing quite like recreating a one-of-a-kind. Watching this one . . .

Stunning model. Absolutely gorgeous!!

Well, if someone hadn't already thought of that idea, you've certainly published it and planted the seed now! Look at it the other way: If that's so, it means parts will be out there for years to come. They will be pricey, but they'll be out there. And, another thought: If Don and Carol sell the business, molds, and rights to someone after they finally retire, the 'speculators' will be thoroughly burned when the products they've bought to re-sell at high prices turn out to be available at normal prices from the successors of Don and Carol. Sweet.

That IS sweet!

Thankew, thankew, thankew vurrry much! Actually, I've been looking forward to Citrus Nationals for years. For a long time it was the same weekend as Goodguys Spring Nationals here, which as you know, I kinda hadda be at. But, this time . . . . Just be careful what you wish for!

He sells only at selected swap meets; he'll be at DESERT SCALE CLASSIC on April 9. After that, he'll be in Colorado for the Summer.

You mean you gonna plug it in, this year? LOL. [Just kidding, you know. ]

Great news! I am IN! I will so be there.

Cool, Gabe! You . . . go!