[Randall Thomas]

Tim, I understand your thoughts, but remember to differentiate normal production daily drivers from the specialty cars we're discussing. I was specifically addressing the "collector value" and "investment" aspect of these cars.

Most likely, those buying "higher end" or more expensive replica's, real or unreal, most likely will not "have" to sell their car one way or another, or at least the majority won't. They will *choose* when and if they want to sell. Therefore, dictating the price of that level of car, as long as the majority concurs, and the car is unique enough to be differentiated from the rest. Ultimately, the seller then controls that market, to some degree.

This lends creedence to what I said before in that if you are making an investment out of your car purchase, make sure it is already a valuable one before you get it. Most replica's of any nature can not be expected to stand the test of time in a collectors market for investment value, however, it may. And even then, hope for the best, since that's all you can do.

/Randall