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it's been interesting to follow this thread, it's gone in an interesting direction. I for one agree 100% that you should be kind to strangers and engage folks who are interested, it's a great way to promote the hobby and I for one love talking about these cars with others

I also believe in answering in kind, for example if someone is genuinely interested and polite I have given a reasonable range of what it would cost to build a similar car. For those who come across as nosy or disingenuous "so what did you pay for that", I've sad "way too much". these folks are the same ones who ask you how much you make at a dinner party after meeting you only 5 minutes earlier.