Why did Den buy an older car?

W: Den, I hear you bought a new car.
M: I did just buy a car, but it’s not exactly a new one it was made back in the 1950’s. Here, take a look at this photo.
W: Wow, you’re right——this car hasn’t been new for a long time! Couldn’t you afford a newer car?
M: Believe it or not, this car cost almost as much as a new one.
W: Really? How could that be?
M: Well, a lot of cars from the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s have become collectors’ items and are worth a lot of money.
W: But this one doesn’t seem to be in very good shape.
M: The engine is still in good condition. I plan to fix up the interior and to paint the car myself.  Then it will be worth even more money.
W: So then you’ll re-sell it?
M: No, I don‘t plan to re-sell it——but I might enter it in some classic auto shows. Maybe I’ll win a prize.