Anyone ever been happy they sold?

[FatJack]

I wish I had every Mopar back I ever had.

Me too...I could retire!!

 

[ws27]

I wish I had every Mopar back I ever had.

I almost do. It's a lot of work keeping a whole bunch of cars from falling apart. I have trouble selling them because I know I'll never find another. No hemis, but pretty rare cars that I like.

I do question my sanity though.

 

[Bruzilla]

Pabs, I think there's two parts to this issue - how did you feel when you sold the car and how you feel now. I know I always felt glad when I got rid of a car because there was always a reason I was getting rid of it. It was broken down and a piece of crap, I was deploying overseas, we were moving, a hurricane had shot a phone pole through the quarters, I was buying a newer car, etc., so at the time I was happy to see everyone of them go. But then you come to the here and now, and those feelings have changed somewhat, but in all honesty I must admit the change in my feelings is primarily financially-driven.

Of the six road runners I've owned in the past, I only regret selling one (the one that was destroyed in the hurricane). It was just a 340 car, red with black stripes, and nothing fancy but I always loved that car. The rest of them I regret because I think of how I could have used the parts that were on them or how much I could get for them now. Most of my cars were bought in the era when you bought a car for $500-$1,000, dropped $3,000 or so into it, then ended up selling it for a couple hundred bucks after a few years. We were always operating on a loss. So I guess I feel bad more because I miss the money I could be making, or saving on parts, than the cars themselves.

Guys like you are coming into this hobby at a really great time. Those of us who have been buying for decades went through the same depreciation issues as any car buyer, and got used to the concept of always taking a big loss on most of the cars we bought. While the days of being able to buy a vintage Mopar and a few years later being able to trade it in for a house are gone, it's great that in most cases you can buy a vintage Mopar and reasonably expect the price on it to go up or at least stay level. I've got just $6k in my car now, and I've been offered up to $14k for it... not a lot of money but I'm used to the numbers being reversed.

 

[tallhair]

I too wish i could keep all of them. Sadly i dont have it like that. Currently i am toying with the idea of selling my super bee. I have a 68 charger currently undergoing a serious build and could use the money. And wanting to keep them all has nothing to do with being greedy, its like tpodwdog says, you fall in love them. Each has its own uniqueness about them and there is usually a story that goes along with how they were aquired. But, if selling the bee allows me to get the charger done, or done quicker, like in this lifetime, then i will make the sacrafice. Until its sold i will keep buying lotto tickets. If i win its mopars for everyone.

know the feeling i've been contemplating selling the 68 R/T to fix the 70 RR ... no hemi's involved here though

 

[Flys-Lo]

Pabs, I think there's two parts to this issue - how did you feel when you sold the car and how you feel now. I know I always felt glad when I got rid of a car because there was always a reason I was getting rid of it. It was broken down and a piece of crap, I was deploying overseas, we were moving, a hurricane had shot a phone pole through the quarters, I was buying a newer car, etc., so at the time I was happy to see everyone of them go. But then you come to the here and now, and those feelings have changed somewhat, but in all honesty I must admit the change in my feelings is primarily financially-driven.

Of the six road runners I've owned in the past, I only regret selling one (the one that was destroyed in the hurricane). It was just a 340 car, red with black stripes, and nothing fancy but I always loved that car. The rest of them I regret because I think of how I could have used the parts that were on them or how much I could get for them now. Most of my cars were bought in the era when you bought a car for $500-$1,000, dropped $3,000 or so into it, then ended up selling it for a couple hundred bucks after a few years. We were always operating on a loss. So I guess I feel bad more because I miss the money I could be making, or saving on parts, than the cars themselves.

Guys like you are coming into this hobby at a really great time. Those of us who have been buying for decades went through the same depreciation issues as any car buyer, and got used to the concept of always taking a big loss on most of the cars we bought. While the days of being able to buy a vintage Mopar and a few years later being able to trade it in for a house are gone, it's great that in most cases you can buy a vintage Mopar and reasonably expect the price on it to go up or at least stay level. I've got just $6k in my car now, and I've been offered up to $14k for it... not a lot of money but I'm used to the numbers being reversed.

Very well said. Thank you.

 

[ram250098]

I would say for the last 10 plus years I have been buying/trading cars. I buy one in the fall and work on it over the winter months and have fun driving it in the summer. I have been doing this to find the RIGHT car..the one I really want.
I keep pictures of the cars I sell as they are taken away by trailer or driven...and yes it is sad to see them go..but what kills that sadness quick is knowing another will be in the garage within hours of the other car leaving...yes I make sure I have one lined up asap...that way the cash doesn't stay in the bank for the better half to spend LOL.
You miss them all...
AL

 

[tallhair]

I have to agree with Bruzilla in that it's a 2 part / or yes and no answer and yes i was always (well almost always) happy to be selling, or trading the car at the time. I wish i had everyone of them back as well as several I let pass that I never bought.

67 Sport Fury 383 B5 w/ white bucket interior - traded back to my Dad to get my old 68 RR back, wrecked/crushed
67 300 maroon with black leather interior 68K miles - traded for 70 Sat Vert
68 Barracuda 318 maroon/white buckets bought from 2 owner older lady who bought it in 72 - I sold this car twice!
68 Coronet R/T Auto, turquoise, white bucket, A/C, Rally guage tic toc - traded to my Dad, sold
68 Coronet R/T 4 Speed/Dana, Maroon ext/Maroon bucket int - only regret this one a little as it was a rolling body with Dana still in it
68 Roadrunner 4 speed, white with black top / black interior - sold
69 Roadrunner Auto pale yellow with white top and interior - parted in 1982
70 Roadrunner, FE5 Hardtop dust trail, AG car - sold
70 Superbee, Plum Crazy, 4 Speed, Ramcharger hood - sold
70 Satellite Tor-red/white int, 383 A/C Convert - wrecked then sold really
70 Roadrunner V code, Limelight, 4 Speed, Dana - sold
70 Roadrunner B5 ext/B5 Interior, 4 Speed, A/C very minimal rust car - sold
72 Dart Swinger - 318 med green/med green interior sold to brother
72 Charger Rally 400 Mag matching numbers, FE5/Black bucket int, power bulge, A/C, etc - sold

I almost sold my present Roadrunner in 1983, and a few times since
I almost sold my present Coronet R/T Conv in 2002,
happy to still have both in 2013 but may sell the Conv to fix the RR

 

[Richard Cranium]

yeah Mr. Cranium.....during my "hiatus"...i heard that you sold that thing....WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY !

Lots of frustration with that project, plus I got injured pretty badly working on it a year & a half ago. After it was finished, I was paranoid about driving it & bringing it to cruise nights. As such, it was time for me to let it go.

 

[Budnicks]

Pabster, I didn't mind getting rid of this car in 1982... I had 1 Mopar a well optioned 1969 RR RM23 4 speed, N96 optioned, but with a recent 440/6bbl transplant, very nice car too, that I didn't really sell... I traded for a 1982 Omni F/C minus Engine, with a Don Torte Moly Chassis, Lenco 3 speed trans w/reverser & Titainum Clutch Can w/Crower slipper clutch & Lenco full floater Rear w/Willwood brakes & Supertrick Cragers, that I later put a Fiberglasstrends 23 Ford T AA/Altered Body on, then went pretty much racing full time, so it was a good thing... I do miss that car a little bit thou, it was a very clean, always garaged it's whole life, rust free, California near perfect car... But I've had so many Mopars over the years, it's just another one of the many in the herd & cars were cheap back then, they were just another used car, for the most part, nothing anything like they are today...

 

[Lowhound]

I do regret CRUSHING a 69 Road Runner back in 1992. At the time it was a total rust bucket & I had only intended to purchase it for parts. I still have the 383 Magnum, 4 speed trans, & the 8 3/4 limited slip rear end. Currently plan on putting it back in my 70 Bee. Biggest regret is not keeping the power window setup it had in it. I only paid $400 for the car so I cant complain too much I guess.

 

[trimmer]

Throughout the many years of my life I am sure I have owned more radical cars than the average person may ever have, and I am extremely thankful to be that fortunate. i have build and sold many cars and yes there have been a few times when i wish I could have been able to keep a few of my favorite ones.The problem I have (according to my wife) is they are all my favorite ones. I mean if I bought it to begin with it was simply a car I liked. Considering getting rid of them is a thought that rarely entered my mind. I reckon I'm a greedy car guy because I would like to own one of every model of every Mopar they ever made. Some of those I'd like to have one of ever color that was available. Bone stock or modified I'll take it. Blower hanging out of the hood or in the back seat I'll take it. Automatic or stick shift yes yes I want those also.

We spend a lot of time and money repairing this part of history. We invest a lot of busted knuckles, skin fragments, cuts and burns to achieve our final goals. We invest a part of ourselves into every build, how could we not have some sort of affection for them? The biggest thing I would forget is when you are done it is still just a very nice car and it can be replaced if the need arises. Most times the little sadness I had is usually soon replaced by the benefits of the sale. If my family unit is in need then my pride & joy will have to go and I'll just have to get over it.

 

[Sonny Black]

wish I had all my old "cars" back! you can keep them, restore, build, & make them new again!
But an old 'Huntin' dog after 10 years or so are done. wish I had a couple of my old hunting
partners back.
cars and hunting dogs are my 2 favorite things......other than women......ok boats, fishing,etc....

 

[YY1]

I actually just about broke even on all my cars "back in the day".

During the mid to late 80's and early to mid 90's, they were slightly or a bit more than slightly appreciating.

I went through about a dozen cars in the time span, and most ended up paying back what was spent, minus the cost "per mile" to own, but was MUCH better than buying a new or late model car and taking the depreciation hit.

 

[Meep-Meep]

At the time of selling I may have been happy getting rid of a MoPar, or anything else that generated a few extra bucks, but today I can say with certainty I wish I had all the MoPars back. They can keep the Pinto and the Courier pick up. The one I still have is my 68 RR and am thankful for that. I just need to get it done and start driving it again.

 

[306Doba]

a couple year a go I was happy to sell my old Sundance beater for $500 lol.

 

[OhioMopar]

I regret selling a couple. The '70 Y-1 Bee. The '68 Charger that I had a title issue with. Under 50,000 miles. Gave up and shipped it. Last one was my '69 GTS. It was either that had to go or I was going to be either 1) drive it all year round in Ohio, or 2) live in it. Divorce is a bitch!

 

[PurpleBeeper]

I bought my 70 Roadrunner convertible when I was 19 years old. I still own it. I kept the car and got rid of the wife. Now I've got a girlfriend 20 yrs. younger and a cool car

 

[tpodwdog]

I bought my 70 Roadrunner convertible when I was 19 years old. I still own it. I kept the car and got rid of the wife. Now I've got a girlfriend 20 yrs. younger and a cool car

this people...is how things are done ! keep the car...get rid of the wife, and get yaself a playtoy....PERFECTLY DONE!

 

[tallhair]

I bought my 70 Roadrunner convertible when I was 19 years old. I still own it. I kept the car and got rid of the wife. Now I've got a girlfriend 20 yrs. younger and a cool car

Let's see some Pics!

 

[arsinist01]

I wish I would have kept my 72 cuda. Sold it before I had it finished and never got to drive it. Happy with the 74 satellite I have too.

Only other mopar I ever owned was an 05 magnum r/t. And I am glad I got rid of that lol. Loved the motor and the mileage but electrical and suspension was failing faster than I could repair it.