[ARC5] aging fan base

[gordon white]

     Exactly the same things happens with cars. Those who knew & loved 
the Model T are mostly in their graves. Interest moved on to the Ford 
Model A (1928-1931) which brought high prices. Now things have skipped 
to the muscle cars (though 1932 Fords have a special place in the hearts 
of the hot rodders and the glitterati in Southern Cal) The 1933-1950 
Fords just never "took off." The Mustang was and to a degree still is 
hot, but its the muscle cars of the late 1950s-1970s that are getting 
big bucks now.

     For we who love the Miller racing cars of the 20s (which are 
million dollar plus, now) the same thing is happening. It takes a lot of 
wealth to afford a Miller and they have to compete in the big bucks 
circles with Ferraris, Maseratis, Alfa Romeos etc.

     I suppose it is the same with a lot of collectibles. Time marches 
on. What we do to perpetuate the appreciation of objects we love will 
help - - -

  - Gordon White