Road Runner Nest

Well, I sold my car. It was a difficult decision, believe me. In another post I outlined my side work, which entails locating and/or inspecting certain European cars for export for a client in Massachusetts, and that having some capital would make it easier to secure these cars quickly by way of cash deposits.

There is another reason I've sold it that I didn't mention. I have had a lifelong dream of doing voicework for a living. I can do a variety of accents, reading styles, cartoonish voices, and impressions. I have some acting skills as well. I've had my own radio show in the past, and I even have a part in an upcoming independent film, for which my parts will be filmed in September. But it's the voicework that really interests me. I want to do commercials, voicemail, books on tape...whatever. It's just something that I've always wanted to do, and it's those nagging dreams where our destiny truly lies. It's what we were "made" to do.

These days, many of the people who find employment through this business have studios in their own homes. Their client sends them a script, and sometimes musical tracks to lay the voice track over. The voice pro then records the item, and sends the completed product back to the client. Then, they get a check! I have no idea quite how to go about this, but the first step is to build a studio and learn how to use it. That's going to take several thousand bucks. Now I have the money. My first step once it's up and running will be to record a demo disc of my various abilities, and submit it to as many appropriate companies as I can find.

Guys, I paid $5,000 for my car two years ago. I haven't put much more than that into it, but I just sold it for almost $11,000 bucks cash. I love my car, but I just can't ignore what I feel could be a big opportunity.
The car is going to someone who already has several of them and knows these cars inside and out. It's going to a good home. That won't be of much comfort when I come home from work to an empty garage, but I have to do this to achieve my other goals.

Anyway, I think it will be too depressing to come here much, but I may pop in to say howdy periodically. You guys are a great bunch, even you Smellslike (lol). I've gotten so much advice here. I guess it's typical of us Mopar guys to be a level headed bunch. Ever visit a Chevy forum?

Well, when I'm rich and famous (yeah right) I intend to get another car. Ma Mopar's just on hold for a while, that's all. Someday I'll show up here with something even better than what I had.

Count on it!

Greg

well good luck buddy, you do what you have to do. Only you know what you truly want, but once a mopar guy always a mopar guy, i have had a couple of the "other american" cars , but i am a true blue mopar guy, these kind of cars stick in your craw. years from now i bet when you are talking with other folks, you will always remember this car, so after you have made your millions go back and buy the old car back.

good luck

Good Luck Greg. I hope everything works out well for you.

Good luck! I sold my car recently as well. It really is hard for the first week or so to come home to an empty garage. But now you can follow your dreams.

Like what was said up there,you gotta do what you gotta do.Yes its something we all wouldnt want to do,but we gotta remember,its just a car.(*shivers*)Sometimes other things are more important then our precious Mopars.Good Luck.

Wish you the best! Follow that dream,life is to short and if you dont do it, later you will wonder what if!

Thanks guys, your best wishes mean a lot to me.

Here's an example of what I'm doing as far as locating vehicles. I found this car locally for my associate in Mass. The seller has owned it since 1963! Always garaged, full documentation, every repair record EVER, tons of spare parts. She's a 1960 Porsche 356B. It's in my garage until the shipper comes for it. Maybe I'll do a Ferris Bueller in it before the truck comes. Just kidding.

Very cool! If you dont mind me asking, what is one of those Prosche worth these days?

I don't mind at all, and in this case it was less than you'd probably think. The car, as nice as it is, would be worth a lot more if it was a cabriolet. This was sold for $17,000. If I could have put it on EBAY I think I could have gotten him more for the car, but the seller (whom I know) is very skittish about EBAY and there was no talking him into it. He wanted a quick sale to someone I trust and that's what he got. The buyer got a heck of a deal though.

I bet you there is a guy just like you,exporting cars from there to the states.

Not to get too far off topic but think that is a stunning Porsche. I have owned a few rare and exotics in my time. Currently I have an DeLorean and a Ferrari 355. I have had an Lotus Elite, Porsche 944, Ferrari Mondail 3.2 euro, Mercedes SL500. If I can help you in your dealings let me know. I come across rare and exotic cars from time to time.

Well, since you've mentioned it, I'm looking for 50's or 60's Mercedes Adenaurs or Pontons, especially convertibles. The request is for minimally rusted, restorable cars to be shipped out to be restored. Also looking for Pagoda convertibles, restorable, in the $15,000 to $20,000 range.

I will contact my buddy that deals in old Mercedes see if he has any leads. Rust is not to much of an issue out here. Shipping my be pricey though.

Thanks man. Would like to see a pic of that Ferrari if you've got one.