[Deckard]

Drive it. In 15 years when you give it to your son whatever value added by not driving it isn't going to buy you a Time Machine and a second shot at that experience. Unless your son is 1 let him drive it too before the 15 years is up. Take the money you think are giving up and buy and ladder index funds based on what you think each years driving cost you...then if he wants your son might be able to buy a 2020 Scat Pack with 500 miles on it. ( If someone left one in a garage for 20 years that is...)

 

[JustWannaSpeed]

Quick question: there are two 1970 hemi Cuda's for sale and one has 402 miles on it, and one has 18,000 miles on it, which one is worth more?

I hear what you're saying. Although the one with 402 miles might technically be of higher value, I would buy whichever one was better cared for and more properly restored.

 

[Robs16Hellcat]

Quick question: there are two 1970 hemi Cuda's for sale and one has 402 miles on it, and one has 18,000 miles on it, which one is worth more?

I know which owner had more fun

 

[Gila Hemi]

Quick question: there are two 1970 hemi Cuda's for sale and one has 402 miles on it, and one has 18,000 miles on it, which one is worth more?

The yellow one...

 

[ScatDaddy1]

I know which owner had more fun

Maybe I just want to give my son something rare and cool...

 

[ScatDaddy1]

It's not about money; it's about having something unique and rare!

 

[87GN]

Drive it. 15 yrs from now before you give it to your son bring it to a shady shop and have the mileage rolled back to 402.

 

[Robs16Hellcat]

Ah the good ole days of turning back the clock ...

 

[dw5555]

By the time he starts driving I'm sure there will be plenty of options for him. He may not even want it. Kids do not always follow in their parents interests. Better drive it while you still like it.

 

[JRM]

It's not about money; it's about having something unique and rare!

Bear in mind that most people don't have the luxury of taking a $60k car and parking it for 15 years, so we may not be the best group of people to answer your question. If you are indeed serious, then why not contact a true collector and ask their advice? Or, perhaps someone from Barret Jackson or Mecum would be willing to speak with you about this.

Just my 2c.

 

[RatFink]

Your son will appreciate it more in 15 years if he can look back and say "dad and I did so many awesome drives in that car - it is filled with memories" (instead of dust and mildew).

 

[Alwhite00]

Park it for 15 years, you kid gets and does what kids do and all of the sudden it's just a beat up old car.

I vote - drive the damn thing and still give it to him in 15 years.

 

[SweetT]

A car not driven is a car wasted.

 

[RatFink]

A car not driven is a car wasted.

I get it - people enjoy their things differently than others. Some people buy expensive clothes to only wear on special occasions while some people will wear them at every possible opportunity. Same with driving cars. I think cars should be enjoyed on the road rather than stored unless it is something that is better suited in a museum where people can still enjoy it... which none of our cars warrant:

 

[chapleau39]

Yes,

Just had my 2020 Scat Pack Challenger, 50th Anniversary delivered and now that I’ve had a whiff of the new car smell still in it, I no longer want to drive it. I want to give it to my son in 15 years with 450 miles on it.
Have I lost my mind?

Yes, people that buy these cars and don't drive them are insane. Why pay all that money and just look at it everyday. I know plenty of people that have nice cars, just sit in a garage and look at it. To hell with that BS. I make payments, I bought my car to drive and enjoy it. My kids want a car, they can buy their own and pay for it. Or get mine when Im dead. But it will be high mileage. Haha.

 

[Dodgedude37]

IMHO the first car for any new driver should be a car that won't break your heart when it's totaled, or even damaged.

 

[ScatDaddy1]

Bear in mind that most people don't have the luxury of taking a $60k car and parking it for 15 years, so we may not be the best group of people to answer your question. If you are indeed serious, then why not contact a true collector and ask their advice? Or, perhaps someone from Barret Jackson or Mecum would be willing to speak with you about this.

Just my 2c.

It ain’t like that, I’m making payments and am a regular fella…
Just think it’d be neat as **** having a car with 402 miles on it…
I am clearly the odd man out here, not a single person has found any logic in my pondering…

 

[ScatDaddy1]

Your son will appreciate it more in 15 years if he can look back and say "dad and I did so many awesome drives in that car - it is filled with memories" (instead of dust and mildew).

We have a 69 El Camino with 9 million miles on it for stuff like that…

 

[ScatDaddy1]

I get it - people enjoy their things differently than others. Some people buy expensive clothes to only wear on special occasions while some people will wear them at every possible opportunity. Same with driving cars. I think cars should be enjoyed on the road rather than stored unless it is something that is better suited in a museum where people can still enjoy it... which none of our cars warrant:

I got a beater hotrod for memories and such.

 

[ScatDaddy1]

Yes,
Yes, people that buy these cars and don't drive them are insane. Why pay all that money and just look at it everyday. I know plenty of people that have nice cars, just sit in a garage and look at it. To hell with that BS. I make payments, I bought my car to drive and enjoy it. My kids want a car, they can buy their own and pay for it. Or get mine when Im dead. But it will be high mileage. Haha.

We plan on getting a car hauler trailer and just towing it to shows, dude, it’s hard to win a car show without something flawless and that’s what I’m going for…