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Classic car collectors are just what the name says.

Collectors.

They aren't into any one make, marque or brand. They are like most other collectors. The uniqueness and originality of their "assets" is what defines the value of their pieces and overall collections.

Becoming a collector involves a great deal of time and study to acquire a deep knowledge of the cars they desire. They have an intellect developed over years of this pursuit with great attention to accuracy and detail and originality.

However, I find it shortchanged in appreciation of the cars themselves. Cars were made not to sit in museums but to go down the road. Driving them is the majority of the experience.

While there are a lot of car collectors who have the odd Pantera in their stable, most Pantera owners are NOT collectors. Owners of our great cars tend to appreciate everything about the car and the ownership experience. The stance, the noise, the power, the performance, the fun. When we get in them and go down the road we see their shortcomings and we tend to want to improve them. And doing so enhances our experience.

Hence the disagreement in evaluation.