Recession? What Recession?

Updated 2:30 PM PDT, Sun, Jan 11, 2009

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Visitors to the 22nd annual Burger Run Car Show at Pepper Tree Frosty in Vista stop to admire an early 1950's Chevy truck, one of more than 400 vehicles on display.
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Visitors to the 22nd annual Burger Run Car Show at Pepper Tree Frosty in Vista stop to admire an early 1950's Chevy truck, one of more than 400 vehicles on display.

 

The economic slowdown that has gripped the country for much of the past two years apparently hasn't gained so much as a toehold with many vintage car enthusiasts, especially in the North County, according to a published report.

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Dorothy Bangiola, owner of C & G Early Ford Parts in Escondido, polishes the chrome on her 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery during the 22nd annual Burger Run Car Show at Pepper Tree Frosty in Vista. The resta

Dorothy Bangiola, owner of C & G Early Ford Parts in Escondido, polishes the chrome on her 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery during the 22nd annual Burger Run Car Show at Pepper Tree Frosty in Vista. The restaurant, the oldest independent burger stand in Vista, has been the site of the Burger Run since it began in January 1988.

Some visitors to the 22nd annual Burger Run at the Pepper Tree Frosty in Vista, where more than 400 vehicles were on display Saturday, said recent woes in the housing and financial markets have had little or no effect on collectors and restorers of classic and vintage cars, the North County Times reported.

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In fact, some people said that if the number of cars filling the burger shop's parking lot and spilling onto nearby streets is any indication of economic trends, expect a boom in the coming year.

For the full story read the North County Times article "Business Booming for Burger Run Car Show."

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  • Anonymous Sunday, Jan 11 at 9:40 PM FLAG COMMENT It really depends on who you're talking about here with the vintage car ownership. A retired person and car hobbyist who is fiscally responsible and living within his means isn't effected by the recession, but working-class who are over-extended don't have any business owning cars like this, or engaging in the restoration hobby. I'm starting to see a hell of a lot of vintage cars and trucks up for grabs on Craigslist, many of ... MORE >
  • Randy Sunday, Jan 11 at 7:42 PM FLAG COMMENT I agree with Eric. Believe it or not some people actually save their money and spend it on their hobbies. Not everyone is looking for a government handout nor are they dumb enough to get into an A.R.M.'s loan and spend all the equity on a pool, bbq, Suburban, and boob job for the wife.
  • Eric in I.B Sunday, Jan 11 at 6:44 PM FLAG COMMENT Please understand that many of the people....probly 90% are retired and living comfy...by the way, having a classic car in not indicative of a recession...your headline is a odd....evidently the media chains up classics and good times with vintage cars. Yes I have a vintage car and most people will take their clasic to the grave, regardless of tough times . These cars are what AMERICA is about, please do not confuse this ... MORE >

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