There is a post on here about someone finding a Superbird, and taking liberties with it. I know that it got a little out of hand and Rev locked the post, but I think that it's a very important topic that should be discussed. I'll start.
I feel that no matter how much you like or appreciate vintage vehicles, there is no good enough excuse to violate someones personal property or space. Some people think that just because a car is out in the open, it is fair game, and they have the right to do whatever they want. They feel that they have the right to tresspass on other peoples property, and lift tarps, open doors and hoods, etc. I have to say, that in my opinion, this type of attitude is disrespectful, arrogant, and just plain inconsiderate. It's this type of callous, inconsiderate behavior by a few, that spoil it for everyone else, and ultimately cause everyone else to pay the price when new laws and regulations get passed. I have several project cars that sit out in the open. I'm not letting them sit there to draw attention to them, or provide fodder for someones amusement. They are there because I don't have any other place to put them, I don't want to pay for storage, and it is my right to put them wherever I want, and to have them left alone. I have them covered as best as I can, yet that doesn't stop people from thinking they have the right to tresspass on my property. I've had people lift and move tarps, open hoods, open doors, and crawl around inside, overtop, and underneath the cars, all without my permission. How would those same people like it if I just walked into their house or garage, and started rooting through their belongings? How would they like it if I just opened the doors on their regular vehicle and started rooting around in it while it sits in their driveway? Just because a car is out in the open on private property doesn't mean anyone has the right to bother it in any way. And just because I'm not home or can't come to the door at the moment, does not mean it's okay to do whatever you want. I don't mind people stopping to talk, or make an offer, or even taking pictures from a vantage point on public property, but I draw the line there. And if I tell you I'm not interested in selling, don't keep pestering me because it only makes me more determined to never sell it to you. It's because of these immature, inconsiderate jerks that I have had to put up "No Tresspasing" signs, as well as "Do Not Touch" and "Not For Sale" signs. But even that doesn't seem to be enough, so I've also got an agreement with the local police to apprehend and detain anyone they see on my property if I'm not with them, and to contact me for further instructions. I usually just let them sweat for a while, talk to them, and then have them let go, but so far, six people have been arrested because they came back, and did the same thing again. Stay away from my stuff. Period!
Now that I'm down from my soapbox, I'd like to hear what others think.
