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Originally Posted by patrickt
I have often wondered what will happen when Peter, Bob, the Kirkhams, etc. hit retirement age. It's not a business you step in to if you haven't been groomed for it and have a passion.  |
The reality is the industry will simply fade into oblivion. One recently (Hurricane?) closed shop and so far has not found a buyer. That will happen to those that don't have a large enough following AND a cost effective manufacturing system.
The remaining will survive until the manufacturing costs of running continually lowering volumes essentially price the cars out of competition.
It doesn't bode well, but it is how commodities work.