"when you have motor oil in your veins instead of blood, you can't help buy
own them."
Now there's a man who understands!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bradley R. Teets, CPA/PFS, CFP (home office)" <brtcpapfs@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2004 11:45 AM
Subject: IML: Financial advisors and classic cars
I read with interest the story of the "new" 1964 Imperial purchased against
the best recommendations of the owner's financial planner. I happen to be a
financial planner who grew up as the grandson of a Chrysler Plymouth
Imperial GMC dealer in a small town in western Maryland. I generally would
not advocate most folks buy a classic as an investment but when you have
motor oil in your veins instead of blood, you can't help buy own them. We
currently own a 1961 Chrysler 300 G coupe and a 1968 Chrysler 300
convertible (yes, no Imperials yet). I have been able to get some of my
best investment clients through local car clubs, etc as I have a common
interest with the members. Just act logically when acquiring cars and
attempt to reason with your financial advisor if he / she tries to talk you
out of buying that dream car.
Sincerely,
Bradley R. Teets, CPA/PFS, CFP
61 Chrysler 300 G coupe ("RG" - mom's favorite son)
68 Chrysler 300 convertible ("RUBY" - dad's favorite daughter)
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