“Unless there is great intrinsic or utility - or even “bullion value,” in the broadest sense - in an object, it becomes somewhat meaningless with the passing of the generation that came to love it in childhood. “Mom and dad’s stuff” may remain important, but “grandma and grandpa’s stuff” is a bit less so, and “the great-grandparents’ stuff” is so abstract as to often be meaningless if not valueless.”
Insightful analysis. I love antiques but I have zero interest in driving a car with mechanical brakes. My dad owned a 1950 four door Plymouth Deluxe. I spent hours in it pretend driving as a child. I find myself drawn to that an other cars I have fond memories of; mostly four doors.
I have a house peppered with inherited antiques that should be valuable, but aren’t. They aren’t even useful.
With nearly every car on this thread you have a combination of both. Gorgeous old-school body styling with modern (or relatively modern) car engineering.
I love antiques but I have zero interest in driving a car with mechanical brakes.