Two things:
1. Egokiller is slow.
j/k
2. Spoolfool2- I have seen your car and it is a masterpiece. It is what we all seek to emulate. I understand your BB gun theory but I have another take on this; if you'll indulge my nostalgic ramblings...
I got my first taste of Buick power at a stoplight in 1990-1991. I was in my Camaro and was crucified by what I later found out was a GN (that's another story)...
Eventually, I found my baby (1986 T-type) -(yet another story), and proceeded to have loads of fun. The car was "born angry". It was the meanest thing in town. And this was before internet, no tuning, nothing! (even more stories)
Anyway, in 1996 the car was stolen while I was stationed overseas. It was like my guts had been torn out. When I came home all I wanted was another TR. I couldn't find one. So I settled for other cars, always thinking about the old Black Brick. In fact, there is a picture of her still in my office.
All these years later, I decided to reward myself and rekindle the flame. I found a basket case project in 2005, fixed it up and came in second place to you at Bates in 2006. (to me that is a huge feat as your car is as near to perfection as I have seen for a car that is actually driven) As of today I have 3 TR's .
So what's my point? Well, while I pine for my lost love and you may yours, take heart, there are many TR's in the sea my friend. Will the next one be the same as your first? Never. But you can take solace in knowing that you are proficient in Buickology and can handle any of the challenges a new TR project will bring you.
Selling for $30k won't make you rich but it will give you enough money to find a suitable project with enough funds to try something new. If nothing else, think of it this way; each car you build and put back on the street is one more that has been saved by the ravages of time and negligence. It's like you're a TR conservationist and are helping to bring them back from the brink of extinction. Just make sure you sell to someone who appreciates the car and not some idiot who's going to blow it up.
I personally would like to see many more of these cars rescued and back on the road as opposed to being crushed or parted out.
Just my two cents...
Just looking to inject so perspective into this discussion. My $30K offer is real. If someone has cash feel free to contact me. I have plenty of spare parts so bring the $$ and a truck.
Where is Cruzn 57 when you need him?
