ERA 3027 build

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Grubby

They are very busy and some of the key guys are working part time.

Peter is limiting some options to make it easier to get cars out.

I have often wondered what will happen when Peter, Bob, the Kirkhams, etc. hit retirement age. It's not a business you step in to if you haven't been groomed for it and have a passion.

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by patrickt

I have often wondered what will happen when Peter, Bob, the Kirkhams, etc. hit retirement age. It's not a business you step in to if you haven't been groomed for it and have a passion.

The reality is the industry will simply fade into oblivion. One recently (Hurricane?) closed shop and so far has not found a buyer. That will happen to those that don't have a large enough following AND a cost effective manufacturing system.

The remaining will survive until the manufacturing costs of running continually lowering volumes essentially price the cars out of competition.

It doesn't bode well, but it is how commodities work.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

It doesn't bode well, but ...

... but it makes my side curtains worth more.

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

The reality is the industry will simply fade into oblivion....

Does that translate to our Cobra replicas then appreciating in value, as there would be a finite number of replicas?