What's more valuable? A hot rod or daily driver? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tavenner13 · 07-22-2007, 12:18 AM

post your response and why

dan42 · 07-22-2007, 12:24 AM

I vote for the dd - you don't worry about parking the dd. You don't even think about driving it.

see ten · 07-22-2007, 12:24 AM

A hot rodded daily driver!

68GMC454 · 07-22-2007, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by see ten

A hot rodded daily driver!

but sure would be nice to have a yenko to..lol..cant i have my cake and eat it to..

corn · 07-22-2007, 01:12 AM

More valuable? Id have to go out on a limb & say the Camaro. Ive never seen a $500,000 Chevy Cavalier. You could sell the Camaro & buy a PILE of Cavaliers...

see ten · 07-22-2007, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 68GMC454

but sure would be nice to have a yenko to..lol..cant i have my cake and eat it to..

Why would you even want cake if you couldn't eat it?!

Joe67 · 07-22-2007, 09:15 AM

More valuable to who? They owner or the buyer?

57sailplane · 07-22-2007, 01:13 PM

depends on who you are.

Now Yenko as i understand was a racer who owned a dealership. he started out racing corvairs. the way i under stand it is he got the hp parts from gm and went racing, then started selling vehicles with these hp parts on them..
sounds like a true hot rodder to me.

now if you went out and buy one unfinished and fixed it up to show i would say you are a true enthusiast and love these cars just for the beauty.

if you drive that car then id say your a hot rodder and if you race it even better.

now if you got a lot of money and want to buy one finished and show it then i would say your a collector..

if you want to buy one and drive it then i would say your crazy.. of course thats what i would do if i had the money.

i think people are missing the point on these old muscle cars and hot rods. they were built to go out and put your foot down and have fun in. be it racing or just a weekend cruise that the real value.

when collectors start paying big bucks to brag on that they have one setting in there museum or garage well they missed the whole point. its worthless other than bragging wrights.

ya your kids can go and see one but do you honestly think they will catch the bug of hot rodding by seeing one in the museum. heck no. now you take them for a ride in an old daily driver with a beefed up SBC or BBC and look out.

now that i have probably gone clear off the subject. I would have to say of course the daily drive is worth more. the Yenko is worth nothing to me cause i can't afford it. if i had one i would sell it and buy one nice hot rod that i can have fun in and one nice daily driver.

powell72 · 07-22-2007, 01:21 PM

I'd rather ride my bicycle to work everyday with a Yenko in the garage than own just a Cavalier.

longhorn70gmc · 07-22-2007, 03:58 PM

Owning a Yenko is like winning the lottery. If I want to drive to work I will do it in a junker vice the fine working machine of a Yenko. The Yenko would be enjoyed and treated well.

lukecp · 07-22-2007, 04:11 PM

Daily driver....I need to get from Point A to Point B first and foremost, the hot rod comes in later as a hobby. Ideally, you'd have the best of both worlds....something to get you around during the week reliably, and a hot rod to play with on the weekends.

bad6772 · 07-22-2007, 04:22 PM

id say daily driver, with out that how would you pay for a yenko? or anything else for that matter, unless you hit the lotto, witch chances are slim to none. plus im not a really a car guy, the cars that i do like are usally 20s to mid 50s chevrolet and yes some fords.

cdowns · 07-22-2007, 04:33 PM

hotrods are vehicles made prior to 1940

**Stocker** · 07-22-2007, 06:01 PM

If you measure value in dollars (as many do), the Yenko obviously gets the nod.

Measured as necessity, it's gonna be the DD. But mine would not be a Cavalier.

Another way to think of it is that your DD enables you to earn $$ at your job. More than $500,000? Depends on your job, and how many years until you retire (or start working at home).

Since I hope to retire within a few years, I'm going for the Yenko.

corn · 07-22-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

hotrods are vehicles made prior to 1940

Someone may have decided that at one time, but I dont agree with it...

71chevytruckguy · 07-23-2007, 04:01 AM

a hot rodded daily. that's what my '69 is. mild 305 runnin open headers and driven everyday. cops round here don't seem to mind. chris.

krue · 07-23-2007, 04:21 AM

The camaro...at Barret Jackson, then y'all would be drooling over my truck in my new shop at my new house.

View Poll Results: What is more valuable? A daily driver or a hot rod?
Chevy Cavalier which gets you to work every day?	7	21.21%
Yenko Camaro worth $500,000	26	78.79%
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07-22-2007, 12:18 AM	#1
tavenner13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 559	What's more valuable? A hot rod or daily driver? post your response and why

07-22-2007, 12:24 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: What's more valuable? A hot rod or daily driver? I vote for the dd - you don't worry about parking the dd. You don't even think about driving it. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

07-22-2007, 12:24 AM	#3
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: What's more valuable? A hot rod or daily driver? A hot rodded daily driver!

07-22-2007, 01:12 AM	#5
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: What's more valuable? A hot rod or daily driver? More valuable? Id have to go out on a limb & say the Camaro. Ive never seen a $500,000 Chevy Cavalier. You could sell the Camaro & buy a PILE of Cavaliers...

07-22-2007, 09:15 AM	#7
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07-22-2007, 01:13 PM	#8
57sailplane Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 583	Re: What's more valuable? A hot rod or daily driver? depends on who you are. Now Yenko as i understand was a racer who owned a dealership. he started out racing corvairs. the way i under stand it is he got the hp parts from gm and went racing, then started selling vehicles with these hp parts on them.. sounds like a true hot rodder to me. now if you went out and buy one unfinished and fixed it up to show i would say you are a true enthusiast and love these cars just for the beauty. if you drive that car then id say your a hot rodder and if you race it even better. now if you got a lot of money and want to buy one finished and show it then i would say your a collector.. if you want to buy one and drive it then i would say your crazy.. of course thats what i would do if i had the money. i think people are missing the point on these old muscle cars and hot rods. they were built to go out and put your foot down and have fun in. be it racing or just a weekend cruise that the real value. when collectors start paying big bucks to brag on that they have one setting in there museum or garage well they missed the whole point. its worthless other than bragging wrights. ya your kids can go and see one but do you honestly think they will catch the bug of hot rodding by seeing one in the museum. heck no. now you take them for a ride in an old daily driver with a beefed up SBC or BBC and look out. now that i have probably gone clear off the subject. I would have to say of course the daily drive is worth more. the Yenko is worth nothing to me cause i can't afford it. if i had one i would sell it and buy one nice hot rod that i can have fun in and one nice daily driver.

07-22-2007, 01:21 PM	#9
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: What's more valuable? A hot rod or daily driver? I'd rather ride my bicycle to work everyday with a Yenko in the garage than own just a Cavalier. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

07-22-2007, 03:58 PM	#10
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: What's more valuable? A hot rod or daily driver? Owning a Yenko is like winning the lottery. If I want to drive to work I will do it in a junker vice the fine working machine of a Yenko. The Yenko would be enjoyed and treated well. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

07-22-2007, 04:11 PM	#11
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Re: What's more valuable? A hot rod or daily driver? Daily driver....I need to get from Point A to Point B first and foremost, the hot rod comes in later as a hobby. Ideally, you'd have the best of both worlds....something to get you around during the week reliably, and a hot rod to play with on the weekends. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

07-22-2007, 04:22 PM	#12
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: What's more valuable? A hot rod or daily driver? id say daily driver, with out that how would you pay for a yenko? or anything else for that matter, unless you hit the lotto, witch chances are slim to none. plus im not a really a car guy, the cars that i do like are usally 20s to mid 50s chevrolet and yes some fords.

07-22-2007, 04:33 PM	#13
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: What's more valuable? A hot rod or daily driver? hotrods are vehicles made prior to 1940 __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-22-2007, 06:01 PM	#14
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,580	Re: What's more valuable? A hot rod or daily driver? If you measure value in dollars (as many do), the Yenko obviously gets the nod. Measured as necessity, it's gonna be the DD. But mine would not be a Cavalier. Another way to think of it is that your DD enables you to earn $$ at your job. More than $500,000? Depends on your job, and how many years until you retire (or start working at home). Since I hope to retire within a few years, I'm going for the Yenko. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay Last edited by Stocker; 07-22-2007 at 06:06 PM.

07-23-2007, 04:01 AM	#16
71chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 599	Re: What's more valuable? A hot rod or daily driver? a hot rodded daily. that's what my '69 is. mild 305 runnin open headers and driven everyday. cops round here don't seem to mind. chris. __________________ its a work in progess. 71 c-10 lwb, in the middle of frame off restoration. 69 c-10 swb, drag truck, 406 sbc, balanced, comp 292 cam, ported, polished, gasket matched, and bowl blended pro comp 210cc heads, 2.02/1.60 ferrea valves,1.6 roller rockers, re curved hei with msd 6al box, 2-step rev limter, accel 300+ wires, ported victor jr intake, holley 750 double pumper carb, dynomax 1 5/8 headers, 4 spd munci m-20 with super case and iron midplate, mr. gasket vertigate shifter, 5.38 pro gears with full spool, 33 spline moser axles and c-clip elimators, line-loc, 5 gal fuel cell, holley blue pump. 7.807 @ 88.37mph 1.60 60FT 80 g-20 van, tow rig, cammed 305, th350, 10 bolt 88 jeep wrangler, dd, 258, ax-15 swap, 4.5" lift, 33x12.50's, lockers, 3.55's

07-23-2007, 04:21 AM	#17
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: What's more valuable? A hot rod or daily driver? The camaro...at Barret Jackson, then y'all would be drooling over my truck in my new shop at my new house. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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