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It's true. You get it or you don't. The fact that the old cars drive like old cars is the mystique to owning one!!

I go for a spin in my restored 74 CJ5 w the 304-V8 and I am smiling the entire time!! It is a blast to drive!! Yes the suspension is stiff, yes the steering wheel is big and not balls on acurate, yes it has a nice rumble to it, no it has no a/c, no there are no bells whistles or gizmos.... and that is why it is an awosome vehicle to drive!!!!! I will never sell it!! My future son or daughter will own this Jeep!!

Now, that being said, do I think a 69 Zl-1 should cost a million. Hell no. You cannot compare a Camaro to a Dusenberg or a Bugatti. Nope, no way. These were hand built limited production (not just engine but body or marque for that matter) borderline works of art.

Hey, I think the Zl-1 or a COPO or a Yenko is an awsome thing!! Jaw drops when I see on in person, goosebumps when I hear a wide open throtle pass!! But to justify the ultra high values?? I am afraid it is similar to when speculation ran rampant through the Ferrari market in the late 80's early 90's. A lot of speculation, a lot of money chasing the same cars creates an ersatz market. It is not sustainable.

Just my lil ole .02 worth!

King Midas.... I agree the old ones do not drive nearly as "nice" as the new ones... so what do you like about them??