[Spridgets] 1959 bugeye

[Dean Hedin]

It depends on the situation, Maybe a $10k Bugeye.
And yes, for those of us who work on our own cars, yes it can be
quite affordable.

But I just got back from the Kintnersville show today
and was talking to a guy who spent that much just on paint and body work
on his Bugeye.   Needless to say he does not drive it to work everyday.

I don't know why this topic has struck such nerve.  It's a plain fact that most 
running Bugeyes are not daily drivers, despite the diehards who feel that 
it should not be that way.  Clearly some "careful consideration" has brought this
about.

In any case, The turnout to the Kintnersville event was sparse maybe 20 vehicles.
It's a shame. I am told that last year they had over 65 cars.  

But it was still worthwhile to go.  Met some interesting people and there were 
some interesting cars as well.

Some stayed for the "cruise night" they do at the location later in the evening.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>


> And a modern "beater" costs twice as much as a decent Bugeye.
> You can fix your Bugeye, you can NOT fix a modern car.
> So why use a 30-40 thousand dollar car as a beater when a 10,000 Bugeye 
> is so much more fun?