I was thinking more in terms of fuel prices, parts availability, and the possibility that they might axe the previous grandfather clauses for classic cars regarding emissions standards at the state or national level.
But you're right, the outcome is the same... it'd still be your property, but you'd either need to wealthy or well-connected to keep it on the road.

GM releases statement about trans. issues.....

http://www.motorauthority.com/gm-rel...on-issues.html

Tranny problems for a car they web marketed to trannys and gays...just desserts?

I started with 11K and a shell and built my 69 Camaro over 5 years, so there is another option. Working PT in that 5 years I finished it. Actually, there are show quality 69's out there selling for less than $30K.

firebird 400 convertibles with the hood-mounted tach

The tranny problem has to be something stupid if they arnt going to say what it is.