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I think what he is saying is, the export of classics to the States will take off. It has always been a thorn in the sides of some Canadians that Americans come up here and buy away some of our rare machinery.The lure is for restoration, not making new classics.
Gweedo asked,Is Lupita sharing the crypt with you and Rikki now ?-āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāā-.No. Lupita is a different story. Rikki is in my own personal ātwilight zoneā. Sort of an "outer limitsā thing.Gāmorning, Gweedo.
Iām all for normalizing relations between the USA and Cubaā¦the moment the Castros are no longer in power, and Cuba is being run by someone who isnāt going to fill prison cells with political dissidents.
I get what you mean, but even in Cuba there are only so many of those and how many are actually in restorable condition ?
Well, the farther north you go, the more likely road salt damage is to occur, so I think thatās probably a reason that Cuba has a higher percentage of vintage car bodies in reasonable condition.
Iām starting to think Dishonest John is going to be more than an informant in this story. Could he be the main bad guy? Specs and his girlfriend seem more set up to be patsies.
There is a documentary you can find on YouTube, called āStuck in Timeā: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO6iIi9xvTY Part of description says, āSince the U.S. embargo was enacted in the early ā60s, no American products have been allowed either into the country, or out. And experts agree, sitting on that small island is a treasure trove of pre-1960 vehicles that many collectors would love to own.ā
When I first heard about possibly opening relations with Cuba, the first thing I thought of was the classic car market. Most Cubans could become instant millionaires.
I like the way the fin stretches all the way to the door. This is especially distinctive on the two-door model. Never turn your back on DJ. As they say, that dog donāt play. Things could get dicey for Specs and Spicy.
Regarding the vintage car market, how many of those Cuban cars would contain authentic parts? I would imagine a buyer would find a lot of replica and improvised components in those vehicles. After all, itās been more than 50 years since replacement parts have been available in that country.
Lots of those classic American cars running around Cuba are far too rough for American collectors to be interested in them. Many have had their original drivetrains replaced by engines, transmissions and rears sourced from newer, non-USA-produced vehicles.
Wunbrow kinda states the obvious when he says ānever turn your backā on Dishonest John! Who would even be that dumb?! Bring me my big barkers! The Desert Eagle .50 cals.! Let us hope it doesnāt come to that for Tracy, Ivanov, or Wunbrow. Specs and Spicy, on the other hand, are on the other handā¦.
If DJ thinks he can get someone close to him to work the specs, then Specs doesnāt have a prayer.There was speculation a while back that maybe the āspecsā only work on Specs himself. Donāt know if thatās true or not. They did cure his migraines, so maybe they are ātunedā to him.
And there again they made a mistake in going to a āhigher powerā for help with their scheme.
So, essentially, Spicyās dream of independence isnāt really happening at this point. As long as they are in Cuba, they are in DJās territory. Itās essentially out of the frying pan and into a different frying pan. Maybe they should follow DJās contingency plan of moving to a different island or somewhere in Central America.
Ok, after moving from New England to California, I was amazed at all the classic carsā¦.which was possible because of the lack of snow, salt, etc here. So why would Canada be a treasure trove of classics for here, rather than the reverse?
Also, for those who complained about the 6 week storylines before, you must be in heavenā¦itās almost March, and weāve been basically āsetting upā for this one since last year, lolā¦.
cpalmeresq about 9 years ago
Turn my back on him?! I wouldnāt even want to be in the same room with him!
AnyFace about 9 years ago
Would the classic car market explode, or implode?Discuss.
Vista Bill Raley and Cometā¢ about 9 years ago
.Good morning guys!
blunebottle about 9 years ago
I think what he is saying is, the export of classics to the States will take off. It has always been a thorn in the sides of some Canadians that Americans come up here and buy away some of our rare machinery.The lure is for restoration, not making new classics.
Vista Bill Raley and Cometā¢ about 9 years ago
Gweedo asked,Is Lupita sharing the crypt with you and Rikki now ?-āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāā-.No. Lupita is a different story. Rikki is in my own personal ātwilight zoneā. Sort of an "outer limitsā thing.Gāmorning, Gweedo.
upanddown17 about 9 years ago
Iām always amazed how the Cubans have kept those vintage U.S. made cars running all these years.
Richard Tracy about 9 years ago
Parts may be a bigger market in Cuba to finish projects here in the statesā¦.
petersandy about 9 years ago
Actually Iāve been to Cuba and those cars are hell on the atmosphere.
No modern emissions standards = almost impossible to breathe everyday by lunchtime in Havana.
corpcasselbury about 9 years ago
Iām all for normalizing relations between the USA and Cubaā¦the moment the Castros are no longer in power, and Cuba is being run by someone who isnāt going to fill prison cells with political dissidents.
jrankin1959 about 9 years ago
Hey, look ā thereās another classic New Yorker on the road! (Hm, isnāt that Johnny Ola behind the wheel?)
Can't Sleep about 9 years ago
Turn your back on DJ?Iād never turn my back on anyone who gets their hair cut by a dog groomer.
Neil Wick about 9 years ago
I get what you mean, but even in Cuba there are only so many of those and how many are actually in restorable condition ?
Well, the farther north you go, the more likely road salt damage is to occur, so I think thatās probably a reason that Cuba has a higher percentage of vintage car bodies in reasonable condition.fhoffman01 about 9 years ago
Iām starting to think Dishonest John is going to be more than an informant in this story. Could he be the main bad guy? Specs and his girlfriend seem more set up to be patsies.
Neil Wick about 9 years ago
There is a documentary you can find on YouTube, called āStuck in Timeā: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO6iIi9xvTY Part of description says, āSince the U.S. embargo was enacted in the early ā60s, no American products have been allowed either into the country, or out. And experts agree, sitting on that small island is a treasure trove of pre-1960 vehicles that many collectors would love to own.ā
TracyFan 65 about 9 years ago
As an antique car enthusiast, I would love to visit Havana some day!And yes, itās really all about the parts.
BTW, the car in the strip is a nicely depicted 1960 model Chrysler.
thunderbearr about 9 years ago
When I first heard about possibly opening relations with Cuba, the first thing I thought of was the classic car market. Most Cubans could become instant millionaires.
Pequod about 9 years ago
I like the way the fin stretches all the way to the door. This is especially distinctive on the two-door model. Never turn your back on DJ. As they say, that dog donāt play. Things could get dicey for Specs and Spicy.
Jonathan K. and the Elusive Dream Girl about 9 years ago
Regarding the vintage car market, how many of those Cuban cars would contain authentic parts? I would imagine a buyer would find a lot of replica and improvised components in those vehicles. After all, itās been more than 50 years since replacement parts have been available in that country.
Paul1963 about 9 years ago
Lots of those classic American cars running around Cuba are far too rough for American collectors to be interested in them. Many have had their original drivetrains replaced by engines, transmissions and rears sourced from newer, non-USA-produced vehicles.
Neil Wick about 9 years ago
Many of them donāt have cars ā¦
According to the documentary I linked to, the average Cuban earns $10 a month. You can just imagine how many rare car parts that would buy!Neil Wick about 9 years ago
Specs and Spicy arenāt interested in YOUR opinion !
No, Iām sure they arenāt, and if they want to get a gang through DJ, they will have to go along with whatever he says.Sisyphos about 9 years ago
Wunbrow kinda states the obvious when he says ānever turn your backā on Dishonest John! Who would even be that dumb?! Bring me my big barkers! The Desert Eagle .50 cals.! Let us hope it doesnāt come to that for Tracy, Ivanov, or Wunbrow. Specs and Spicy, on the other hand, are on the other handā¦.
Ken in Ohio about 9 years ago
If DJ thinks he can get someone close to him to work the specs, then Specs doesnāt have a prayer.There was speculation a while back that maybe the āspecsā only work on Specs himself. Donāt know if thatās true or not. They did cure his migraines, so maybe they are ātunedā to him.
Neil Wick about 9 years ago
An explosive market that peters out after a couple years or so ?
Yeah, the market wonāt last long. The supply of cars in really excellent condition is pretty limited, Iām sure.Neil Wick about 9 years ago
And there again they made a mistake in going to a āhigher powerā for help with their scheme.
So, essentially, Spicyās dream of independence isnāt really happening at this point. As long as they are in Cuba, they are in DJās territory. Itās essentially out of the frying pan and into a different frying pan. Maybe they should follow DJās contingency plan of moving to a different island or somewhere in Central America.Ashmael about 9 years ago
DICK TRACY Asks if The horrificDj is an informant āNo I only wanted you to meet that charming fellow!!ā Wunbrow should have answered.
fredville about 9 years ago
Ok, after moving from New England to California, I was amazed at all the classic carsā¦.which was possible because of the lack of snow, salt, etc here. So why would Canada be a treasure trove of classics for here, rather than the reverse?
fredville about 9 years ago
Also, for those who complained about the 6 week storylines before, you must be in heavenā¦itās almost March, and weāve been basically āsetting upā for this one since last year, lolā¦.
Neil Wick about 9 years ago
A guy like DJ canāt afford John Deere ?!
A JD for DJ?