Clunkers make a comeback
In a news story today, WSJ reported that young people are buying old “grandpa” cars from the 70s till early 90s, like buicks and chevrolets. They’re tricking them out by putting 24 inch “donkey tires” and painting them bright colors like tangerine orange and lime green and putting expensive audio systems in them. Started by the success of TV shows like “Pimp My Ride”, this craze has even spawned a magazine called “Donk, Box & Bubble”.
Nothing to do with PF or investing, but interesting nonetheless!
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