Classic coins or classic cars.......
SanctionII
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....... which do you prefer?
Went to a car show last night. Very enjoyable.
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Classic cars.
I prefer classic cars, but I don't really need more things that need maintenance and regular care. So I settled for coins a long time ago.
That E Type Jaguar is one of the best ever designs.
Here in Pinehurst, we had the Concours d'Elegance for the last 4 years. It didn't come back this year, probably because ticket prices were steep at $40. I went the first two years and didn't feel I got my money's worth anymore. Loved the old brass era cars and the classic US cars. They also had plenty of Ferraris, BMWs, Porches, and tons of luxury cars.
The photo below shows how they staged the event on the first hole of the Pinehurst #3 and #5 golf courses. It extends quite a way to the left as well. For those interested, the car in the foreground is a 1952 Muntz Jet - I had never heard of that car before the show.
I looked for a coin or token that had a car on it, but was not successful from my stash.
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I enjoy looking at classic cars, and there is a large car show here every year in July. However, I do not collect cars, just coins...Cheers, RickO
I love car shows, but to be in that hobby you have to be very handy or rich and have space to store them.
I really like the Nash-Healey, which is the last car in @SanctionII’s photos. That is a rare one with a total production of only 402 units spread over three years, 1952-4.
My father had a 1957 Nash Ambassador Super. It was the last of its kind. I still remember the day the car dealer delivered it to my father’s holly wreath plant in the fall of 1956. I got to drive it briefly before the transmission went out in 1965.
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As much as I like coins, there is no comparison for me.
Both for me.
The Nash Healy is very unusual looking. Very cool IMHO.
I also like the black Jaguar XKE (1969 I think) and the black 1958 Impala very much. The 1958 Impala is owned by a friend of mine.
The "59 Chula" is a 1959 Chevy El Camino. The owner has a love for vintage El Caminos and has multiple restored El Caminos from the 1950's and 1960's. Each each has a similar license plate with the year of the car and "Chula" [the last name of the owner] on them.
Car guy for life but without the requisite skills I'm happy to stick with coins.
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Yes.
Coins, but on Saturday afternoons...if I happen to be home, I do like to watch the show about Classic Tractors.
No more classics for me, just to much work. I still like them but I prefer new HP cars now. Currently have a Trackhawk. Absolutely awesome!
I have a passion for both. Some friends and I attended an all Chrysler/ Mopar show last weekend.
I’ll trade all of my coins right now for a ‘69 AMX 390
I love the cars, but coins take up far less space!
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I love car shows and would love to have a collection. However I have a busy life and no time to maintain a group of old cars. Coins may not be as exciting but if I am busy they age gracefully in the safe deposit box with no need for maintenance
yes (+2) !!
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I had never heard of this car until I saw the series "American Pickers" when they bought two of them. One had a Cadillac engine. Neat to see one on this OP.
Jim
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Hmmmmmm. I like them both but as others have said, coins are small & require little upkeep (especially if you don’t regrade or have them conserved every few months).
I’d like to own a classic chevy truck or maybe a late 60s pony car. I have no appetite or desire to restore them myself though. I also hate keeping cars clean. What a PITA. The work that goes into detailing those cars prior to a show is staggering.
Yep, i like both but they're very different things.
Watermelon or sushi?
Reading or skiing?
People or dogs?
Yes, please!
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Wow, just as many women there as at coin shows.
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Why not both, such as a 1933 Duesenberg and a pocket full of 1933 Eagles and Double Eagles
Steve
Both, but me and my buddies use ours.
My 61 Imperial sit with a sign on the window “fix me next” can’t wait to cruise my bat mobile with blood red interior like a pimp Dracula.
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Actually, the event was very well attended by the local community. Young and old, families with kids form infants to teenagers, married and single, male and female, wide range of ethnic backgrounds. In addition to the cars being shown there were vendors selling food, drink and various artwork, plus services. A stage was set up and a band was playing. Folks were socializing, dancing, etc. Started in the mid afternoon and continued until about 10 pm.
Many more women in attendance than at coin shows.
An annual event that is growing in popularity.
I'll take that. All of it.
Both!
I have a 1971 K20 I mechanically restored, and a 1968 GTO convertible 4-speed I did all the work myself on. It took me 10 years from when I got it, tore everything down, sandblasted the frame and underbody, painted, etc etc to driving it. Not sure if I will ever do that much work again. I found a 1962 pontiac catalina 'vert that had all that stuff done already I am restoring at the moment. It will get a modern GM fuel injected (LS) engine.
How many windows in that 2 tone green VW Van in the 2nd photo?
Shelby Cobra
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I almost got one of those cars when I was in college, but I made the mistake opening it up on the test drive and my parents refused to help me buy it. I ended up with a Javilin instead.
Here is an AMX I spotted a local car show.
Yes
The 1951 Nash Healy is even more unusual. It had an aluminum body and is even rarer. Georgle Reeves drove one in the "Adventures of Superman" episodes from the era. According to my Internet research, that car still exists.
Nice report and cars.
I like both coins and cars.
Over the years I've gone back and forth on coins vs. cars. I made a decision in August 1970 and sold my childhood coin collection and bought this 1969 Z/28 Camaro. Seven years ago I sold a rare 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar and bought a Dodge Challenger with the SRT Hemi package. I still like both!
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Wish you slipped this little runner by mom and dad.
1970 AMC Javelin SST with “Go Package”
I wrote on just this topic in the June 2016 issue of The Numismatist
Both for me.
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Looks like an 11 window standard to me.
No corner windows or skylights Love the bullet blinkers on those early years, not a lot of 13 windows then.
I have had both, I would trade a lot of silver for a nice/finished 70 -72 El Camino
I like 'em both. I will say coins are a little easier to store.
My '68 Mercury Cougar. Unfortunately sold 35 years ago. I could kick myself for ever selling it. I also had a '99 Buick Riviera.
Love the cougar! My best friend had one in high school. Good times.
I've posted My car before but the garage queen is "bright white".
Love both, but coins by a slight edge !!!
Someone needs to fix the steering wheel in the Jag...
@koynekwest posted, "I like 'em both. I will say coins are a little easier to store.
My '68 Mercury Cougar. Unfortunately sold 35 years ago. I could kick myself for ever selling it. I also had a '99 Buick Riviera."
I talked my father into buying a 1968 Cougar when I was 17, turquoise blue with black interior. Great car. Unfortunately I have no photo of the car.
I always wanted a Cougar Eliminator.....
I agree coins are easier to store, and far less maintenance!
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Anybody have a 1970 AAR Cuda they want to get rid of?
My current ride is a 2015 50th Anniversary Edition Mustang. The body style is anniversary but not a GT. I have the 4 Cyl, Turbo.
+1 .... the salt in the air is
I know where a 1967 Cougar is but it needs a full restoration and I'm not up to that. Like the one WDP had it's turquoise with a black interior. If I was younger and more agile I might give it a try but I'm not and I ain't.