Wow! Live and learn! I never would have imagined Vancouver as a high end classic car mecca. In fact, I never really knew about the history of Vancouver until reading this article. Strangely enough I really don't like going to places or shows that feature expensive, classic vehicles regardless of whether it's American, European or Asian make. It's almost like a tease. Generally speaking I don't covet high end expensive vehicles but once in a while I see something I'd love to have but it's got a high five or six figure sticker price, which I can't afford. So it's like dangling something in front of me that I would dearly like to have but can't have--an unattainable temptation. And it just makes me feel bad. So I generally stay away from these types of venues or stuff like Jackson Barrett, Mecum, etc. I get the most enjoyment from local auto shows that are more geared towards the average working/middle class person--like me! And yes, when I attend a local show I sometimes see some really spectacular cars that cost thousands of dollars to restore but many of the enthusiasts who own these cars are average people who've put their heart, soul, blood and sweat into these vehicle. A good number of these enthusiasts spent years and thousands of dollars of hard-earned money restoring their dream car. Those are the people that I truly admire and tip my hat to. They deserve it! I'm not putting down Vancouver or any of these other exotic venues; I think they're very interesting in their own way. But it's just not my style; I simply can't relate to it. But I thank Hagerty for the article. Interesting!
