07-02-2018, 07:28 PM
This is certainly an interesting debate. An acquaintance does high end car detailing,and has a number of cars,the oldest being a 50's Mercedes sedan. He also has a couple of Citroens both from the 60's. In my case, my Seven is my first prewar car. I've had a number of post war cars over the years, but found myself tired by the relative complication, coupled with difficulty in sourcing parts. Getting plastic trim bits for a Mit Delica proved a real challenge. There is the argument that many people who buy classic cars, search out the car of their youth. They can't apply in my case, nor my 23 year old son's lusting after a Mk1 Sprite. I do agree that many millennials are less interested in driving. In my son's case, he didn't get his license until he was 18, but now has "spriteitus". There is here in the US, something called the "maker movement". While millennials work on computers, many are finding satisfaction in creating things like furniture. There is burgeoning industry renting spaces for such work with tools. Typewriters are enjoying a resurgence in interest because of their mechanical nature. While the market may wane, it may surprise us with a small renaissance.
Erich
Erich