When I can't drive the Charger anymore

[RECHRGD]

I always assumed that I would give it to one of my three grandsons.  But I'm not sure that I would be doing the old girl justice.  None of them are interested in learning how to work on it that I can tell.  It's just a cool car that they want to have.  I'm sure it would just end up getting unappreciated, trashed and sold.  Due to divorced parents they are over indulged in material things to try and make up for the split in the family.  They all live out of state, so there's little time with them anymore to try and turn them into gearheads.  On top of that I would turn over in my grave if my daughters' ex or any of his family ever had access to it.  I'm starting to lean towards keeping a eye out for some young deserving person that would have the skill and integrity to properly care for the car and appreciate it for what it is.  When the time came I would offer it to them at a price they could afford or even give it to them depending on circumstances.  What do you think?  Bob

[elacruze]

Gran Torino.

[jb666]

Although I'm no where near this decision myself, I've put a lot of thought into this subject. I have two daughters. While I love them both, neither of them REALLY have an interest in cars (especially classics). In a perfect world, they'd be in a good position to take it, garage it, take care of it, and preserve/use it..But, that's not going to happen in my lifetime...

So that's a tough one. A lot will say "Why do you care, you'll be gone? You can't take it with you!". I disagree. It's peace of mind knowing your pride & joy will be taken care of and not abused.

Good luck with your decision  

[General_01]

That is a hard call. Both my daughters want our cars, but actually show little interest in really working on them. They will help if I ask. I think the biggest deciding factor will be if I like who they are married to when I get to that point, because that is probably who will be driving it the most or pushing them to sell it so they can go buy a boat or something.

Good luck with your decision. No reason why you can't do it. It is your car.

[no318]

I think that is really big of you, to try and work with someone to foster the interest and skills to properly own, operate, and maintain your car!  Provided it doesn't cause family strife or dissention, I say, go for it.  As stated already, it is your car, do with it what you want.

[RD]

I think that is really big of you, to try and work with someone to foster the interest and skills to properly own, operate, and maintain your car!  Provided it doesn't cause family strife or dissention, I say, go for it.  As stated already, it is your car, do with it what you want.

totally agree!!!  i admire your forethought.  i hope you find that "protege" you are looking for.  I know whoever it is, he/she is out there and waiting for you to enter into their lives. God bless you.

[charge69]

I think you are definitely on the right track here.  I am kinda in the same boat with 4 grandsons and no one particularly interested in my car. ( it is a NOM HEMI 1969 R/T !) I am spending a fair amount rebuilding (done) the drivetrain and completely restoring the body but ..... where are the boys?  I am sure of one of them and, to be fair, the other boys are in K.C. and really are too young to realize what the car is but, ........ I worry about my wife now(married 33+ years) and her fate as I will surely die before her. The restorer is giving me a great price and he is a MOPAR nut and deserves the car and it will probably go to him in the future for a good price, given the rarity of the Charger and other factors. ALL the money will go to her and he knows that.

You would be very astute and forward thinking to give or sell the car to an individual that would actually appreciate the Charger and what it represents! Kin or not!  That is my plan.

[TylerCharger69]

Im gonna figure out a way to take it with me!!   Perhaps it will make a fine casket housing??

[Highbanked Hauler]

  My plan is already set in concrete as of probably 8-10 years ago. My son has already put his claim on the 500 and possibly the 68 also depending on what happens.  My daughter and her husband have NO interest in vintage cars  what so ever and neither does my sons wife but I think he'd take the 500 before he'd take her He is acquiring  enough knowledge to get by with the simple stuff but nothing major.

[Rolling_Thunder]

you can always give it to someone who doesn't have the means -  the plans for my Charger are already there-  if something happens to me it goes to my best friend -  quick and simple.

[TruckDriver]

I'm starting to lean towards keeping a eye out for some young deserving person that would have the skill and integrity to properly care for the car and appreciate it for what it is.  When the time came I would offer it to them at a price they could afford or even give it to them depending on circumstances.  What do you think?  Bob

Not to toot my own horn but.......


hint hint


I think that would be the greatest thing anyone could do. There are not enough people in the world like that anymore.

Another thought, is you could donate it to a Charity to raffle off. Something like a cancer charity for kids.

[Back N Black]

Bob, you will know when the right person comes along.  but don't let him know too soon or they might try and take you out. J/K

I told my wife , if anything should happen to me, sell the car. I rather my wife and daughter benefit from the money, not watch a charger rust in the garage.  

[Sublime/Sixpack]

I'm starting to lean towards keeping a eye out for some young deserving person that would have the skill and integrity to properly care for the car and appreciate it for what it is.  When the time came I would offer it to them at a price they could afford or even give it to them depending on circumstances.  What do you think?  Bob

I've been thinking along those same lines. I also like Truckdriver's thought about the money going to help children in some way. I've thought about having my Charger sold with the proceeds going to the local Childrens Hospital. You just can't do too much for little kids with medical issues. Hopefully the Charger would be purchased by someone that would appreciate it and care for it as I have.

[bakerhillpins]

If you're accepting applications ill be sure to put one in.  

While I don't own a charger yet I am taking the boys along to the shows now and seeing who is showing interest. My daughter doesn't seem to be to interested but she is lately trying to avoid joining in with the boys. Getting to the age where she is trying to show her independence. It should be fun and I can't wait to get my hands on a Charger.

I admire your want to pass it on to someone who cares.  

[Polygon]

Well, funny  thing, my daughter LOVES the old cars. I guess I warped her mind!

She's 18 now. Back in High School, the teacher asked "what kind of car do you want?".
Most kids said 'Lexus, Toyota', stuff like that, EXCEPT my girl. she said "A 1972 Dodge Charger".
And the kids in the class actually thought that was 'cool'.

She will go to cars shows with me too......

[mikesbbody]

Take it with you to the Grave! you wouldn't be the first to be buried in your car.

[1RareBird]

I think you have a good idea of what to do with the car.  I'm in sort of the same situation knowing that all my cars have to go somewhere and I have no kids.  I am a teacher though and really enjoy working with my students. Several have really shown an appreciation for what I teach them (shop) and generally every car (daily driver) I've been done with I've wither given to a student or for pennies on the dollar.  To the right student it means a lot to them. I've let students drive my cars to prom (nuts I know) and even gave one of my best students ever a complete very restorable 70 challenger.  Now I find myself giving him whatever I think he needs for the resto lol.  Great kid though and I talk to him reguarly.  As for my other cars, I hope my neice or nephew have an interest or a few more may go to the students before I retire.

[chargergirl]

Contingency plans are always necessary. We have a friend that has told us, Mark really, that he is to be at his wife's side the second he is gone to make sure no one takes advantage of her. It runs the gambit here everyone has a plan to a degree. If no one shows up that you feel will take care of the car and love it like you have...then a fund raising prop. would be wonderful in your honor.

[A383Wing]

our kids already have us half buried in the graves to get the 9 cars we have here divided up between them.

I should sell 'em all off for a dollar each and piss 'em off!! 

(I already sold the 66 Dart convert a while back...my daughter didn't speak to us for a month. She wanted that little car)

[Todd Wilson]

Take it with you to the Grave! you wouldn't be the first to be buried in your car.

Thats what I was thinking!


Todd

[RECHRGD]

Thanks for the positive replies.  It seems that most agree with my thought process.  Bob

[greenpigs]

Bob, you will know when the right person comes along.  but don't let him know too soon or they might try and take you out. J/K

I told my wife , if anything should happen to me, sell the car. I rather my wife and daughter benefit from the money, not watch a charger rust in the garage.  

My car is more of a toy and I am with Back N Black the money would be of more usefull. Besides mine are 2 & 4 so they have a ways to go & I don't know much to teach them.

[Highbanked Hauler]

you can always give it to someone who doesn't have the means -  the plans for my Charger are already there-  if something happens to me it goes to my best friend -  quick and simple.

     I think it all depends on where you are in life as for the plan of where everything, car and all is going.  I have my body shop tools to dispose of in the future and I  think I would like to see some guy coming up in the trade who is as dumb as I was when I started out.  Come to think of it probably not much other than the metric stuff would be of a great use.

[Mr.Woolery]

Another consideration would be to will the car to an automotive museum or conservancy.  That way the car will always be properly cared for and appreciated by the public...it's like entering your car into a perpetual car show. 

If you do decide to give it to someone who's heart is in the right place, ensure that they also have the means as well as the desire to maintain the car.  Otherwise, the car will still deteriorate because they wouldn't be able to afford to do the upkeep anyway.

[70charginglizard]

That is a hard call. Both my daughters want our cars, but actually show little interest in really working on them. They will help if I ask. I think the biggest deciding factor will be if I like who they are married to when I get to that point, because that is probably who will be driving it the most or pushing them to sell it so they can go buy a boat or something.

Good luck with your decision. No reason why you can't do it. It is your car.

Ditto...