Nostalgia is emotional
and it's money in the bank. Lost youth is always stirred
by memories of those cars you would have loved to have
owned. You may be able to afford one or two collector
cars, but a collection of literature about them is more
affordable and a lot easier to store. Nostalgia usually
sets in 30 years after youth and when collecting the
literature can be expensive.
Why not start with literature that is 10 years old which
is when it is usually at its low cost point? It's popularity
has temporarily been replaced by the latest introductions,
but you can sell it in twenty years when it's value
begins its' rapid upward trend. Buying low and selling
high is a great philosophy, but in the stock market
low can get lower, or values can collapse completely.
The nostalgia cycle is no risk. No one gets younger,
so we will all reach a nostalgia phase. Then literature
continues to increase in value when it enters its' historical
phase. By then your investment will provide a bonus
for retirement.
So what do you pick for investment? Easy. What was popular
10 years ago! Review the cars of the various makes from
years 1985-1995 and you will find some winners. Pick
them from the thousands we have in stock. If they were
exciting then, you can bet they will be again. Here
are some clues.
Disclaimer:
The opinions expressed in the "Automotive
Chronicles" are those of the writers' exclusively.
Information contained in the articles has been
obtained from sources believed to be reliable,
but we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness.
When considering literature as an investment keep
in mind that past performance is not a guarantee
of future results. Some literature will not increase
in value, and other literature varies in potential
and results. Condition and desirability are important
factors in considering any literature for investment.