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Thu May 29, 2025 3:23 pm

Kolbys66 wrote:
Yeah, we are going to go full steam ahead :lol:

Good to hear. I wish you good luck with it, and please post construction pics as you go along. We like pics. 8)

Fri May 30, 2025 10:42 pm

Just saying, as there are not many if any 22 year old somethings wanting a stock restored, low vin notchback. Its all us 45 plus fogy's that were 22 when a stock, low vin notchback was something. :lol:

At any "all inclusive" shows, cars and coffee events, the hot rod, muscle car spectrum that the ACVW scene could piggy back off of are pushed aside for the 88 Lexus or the 85 Honda CRX. Cars we tossed aside as our daily's or first real new car purchase that our kids were exposed to in their your youth. Just as the 68 Bay driven by soccer coach was our youth. Just the normal course of things. When is the last time someone was hot for a 1921 Model T? When I was 19 there were plenty of fogy's in line to buy them. But by the time I was 27 - prices went down and stashes became available cuz the fan base was, well old fogy's that were dead or on their way out. My fellow VW heads hate it when I say this stuff, but enjoy it while you can, don't expect your investment to pay off as we are not talking about split or bay window Westfalias which I think will out last interest that all of us. Its a notch at least, but most that want one had or have other different VWs in the paddock.

I fully expect to see some killer VW stuff show up in the next 5 to 10 years as people get older, leave the rotting hoards from their yards to uninterested family members - its happening now - so present hoarders will buy some more... But Im telling you, this shit is finite and we will see some amazing hoards go for nothing, if anything as interests, health and time close in. BOO! Says THE BOOGY MAN :lol: :lol:

Id build this car as soon as possible and enjoy it.

Sun Jun 01, 2025 3:55 am

notchboy wrote: Just saying, as there are not many if any 22 year old somethings wanting a stock restored, low vin notchback. Its all us 45 plus fogy's that were 22 when a stock, low vin notchback was something. :lol:

At any "all inclusive" shows, cars and coffee events, the hot rod, muscle car spectrum that the ACVW scene could piggy back off of are pushed aside for the 88 Lexus or the 85 Honda CRX. Cars we tossed aside as our daily's or first real new car purchase that our kids were exposed to in their your youth. Just as the 68 Bay driven by soccer coach was our youth. Just the normal course of things. When is the last time someone was hot for a 1921 Model T? When I was 19 there were plenty of fogy's in line to buy them. But by the time I was 27 - prices went down and stashes became available cuz the fan base was, well old fogy's that were dead or on their way out. My fellow VW heads hate it when I say this stuff, but enjoy it while you can, don't expect your investment to pay off as we are not talking about split or bay window Westfalias which I think will out last interest that all of us. Its a notch at least, but most that want one had or have other different VWs in the paddock.

I fully expect to see some killer VW stuff show up in the next 5 to 10 years as people get older, leave the rotting hoards from their yards to uninterested family members - its happening now - so present hoarders will buy some more... But Im telling you, this shit is finite and we will see some amazing hoards go for nothing, if anything as interests, health and time close in. BOO! Says THE BOOGY MAN :lol: :lol:

Id build this car as soon as possible and enjoy it.

I agree, well said. The bottom is about to fall out on 50s/60s american iron next. It's sad but true, the boomers have held onto everything for all these years and driven the prices sky high. After they're gone there won't be anyone lining up to buy that packard caribbean, lincoln continental mk2 and so on. They'll be going cheap but I'll be here with my wallet open to enjoy some of it ....finally!!

Sun Jun 01, 2025 9:14 am

ryans65 wrote: notchboy wrote: Just saying, as there are not many if any 22 year old somethings wanting a stock restored, low vin notchback. Its all us 45 plus fogy's that were 22 when a stock, low vin notchback was something. :lol:

At any "all inclusive" shows, cars and coffee events, the hot rod, muscle car spectrum that the ACVW scene could piggy back off of are pushed aside for the 88 Lexus or the 85 Honda CRX. Cars we tossed aside as our daily's or first real new car purchase that our kids were exposed to in their your youth. Just as the 68 Bay driven by soccer coach was our youth. Just the normal course of things. When is the last time someone was hot for a 1921 Model T? When I was 19 there were plenty of fogy's in line to buy them. But by the time I was 27 - prices went down and stashes became available cuz the fan base was, well old fogy's that were dead or on their way out. My fellow VW heads hate it when I say this stuff, but enjoy it while you can, don't expect your investment to pay off as we are not talking about split or bay window Westfalias which I think will out last interest that all of us. Its a notch at least, but most that want one had or have other different VWs in the paddock.

I fully expect to see some killer VW stuff show up in the next 5 to 10 years as people get older, leave the rotting hoards from their yards to uninterested family members - its happening now - so present hoarders will buy some more... But Im telling you, this shit is finite and we will see some amazing hoards go for nothing, if anything as interests, health and time close in. BOO! Says THE BOOGY MAN :lol: :lol:

Id build this car as soon as possible and enjoy it.

I agree, well said. The bottom is about to fall out on 50s/60s american iron next. It's sad but true, the boomers have held onto everything for all these years and driven the prices sky high. After they're gone there won't be anyone lining up to buy that packard caribbean, lincoln continental mk2 and so on. They'll be going cheap but I'll be here with my wallet open to enjoy some of it ....finally!!

Everything is still alive and thriving very much. I plan to enjoy the next 10, hopefully 20 years of VW events, friends and internet BS. My plan on this one last car Im building is the center of that. Its almost done and I cant wait to start cruzing it. 8)

Keep this space updated on the notch progress. Nothing sucks more than a very interesting project that people would love to follow fall flat on its face.

Sun Jun 01, 2025 10:24 am

Yes, that was my thought too. There's been a few projects on here that had high expectations, but seemed to just die off. I don't know if it was life getting in the way, or a lack of cash, but the progress just stopped.

Sun Jun 01, 2025 11:13 am

Kolbys66 wrote:
Yeah, we are going to go full steam ahead :lol:

Looking forward to the build. I have some experience with early cars, https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=676047&highlight=october and would be happy to share any information

Sun Jun 01, 2025 1:55 pm

ryans65 wrote: notchboy wrote: Just saying, as there are not many if any 22 year old somethings wanting a stock restored, low vin notchback. Its all us 45 plus fogy's that were 22 when a stock, low vin notchback was something. :lol:

At any "all inclusive" shows, cars and coffee events, the hot rod, muscle car spectrum that the ACVW scene could piggy back off of are pushed aside for the 88 Lexus or the 85 Honda CRX. Cars we tossed aside as our daily's or first real new car purchase that our kids were exposed to in their your youth. Just as the 68 Bay driven by soccer coach was our youth. Just the normal course of things. When is the last time someone was hot for a 1921 Model T? When I was 19 there were plenty of fogy's in line to buy them. But by the time I was 27 - prices went down and stashes became available cuz the fan base was, well old fogy's that were dead or on their way out. My fellow VW heads hate it when I say this stuff, but enjoy it while you can, don't expect your investment to pay off as we are not talking about split or bay window Westfalias which I think will out last interest that all of us. Its a notch at least, but most that want one had or have other different VWs in the paddock.

I fully expect to see some killer VW stuff show up in the next 5 to 10 years as people get older, leave the rotting hoards from their yards to uninterested family members - its happening now - so present hoarders will buy some more... But Im telling you, this shit is finite and we will see some amazing hoards go for nothing, if anything as interests, health and time close in. BOO! Says THE BOOGY MAN :lol: :lol:

Id build this car as soon as possible and enjoy it.

They'll be going cheap but I'll be here with my wallet open to enjoy some of it ....finally!!

ME TOO!!

My wishlist:

I am looking for
'66 SUNROOF TYPE 3, Notch Fast or Squareback.
1971 unrestored Bay Deluxe with as many accessories as possible.