Uncle Steve was about the size of our twins when Pete Smeathers bought this pickup brand new 40 years ago. Today, the truck is a relic of the past (like Uncle Steve), but not uninteresting. Vehicles have life cycle classifications beginning with “new”, then “late-model” then “older-model”. After a time, if they survive the boneyard, their value begins to rise as people begin to appreciate their “Classic” qualities. In fact, some classics are so beloved, updated new models are created in their image (i.e. the 2008 Mustang looks just like its 1968 predecessor). So it would follow that the 2006 model Edds boy would strongly favors the Classic 1968 model (with Jones updates). Here’s to the Classics, like Uncle Steve.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Happy Birthday Uncle Steve!
Uncle Steve was about the size of our twins when Pete Smeathers bought this pickup brand new 40 years ago. Today, the truck is a relic of the past (like Uncle Steve), but not uninteresting. Vehicles have life cycle classifications beginning with “new”, then “late-model” then “older-model”. After a time, if they survive the boneyard, their value begins to rise as people begin to appreciate their “Classic” qualities. In fact, some classics are so beloved, updated new models are created in their image (i.e. the 2008 Mustang looks just like its 1968 predecessor). So it would follow that the 2006 model Edds boy would strongly favors the Classic 1968 model (with Jones updates). Here’s to the Classics, like Uncle Steve.
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Thank you for the online card, and finding something else 40 years-old that actually works.
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