"...It just sits there on jack stands mocking me!"

GARDEN GROVE—In a revelation from the Useless Technicals Institute, a study has uncovered details of the relationship enthusiasts have with their project cars. While the findings affirm that project cars can indeed bring happiness, there's a catch – the joy is experienced with project cars as a concept but not when you actually get them. The study, which observed 300 enthusiasts, sheds light on the emotional rollercoaster associated with these automotive undertakings.

The Useless Technicals Institute delved into the complex psyche of car enthusiasts, discovering that the initial stages of working on a project car often elicit frustration and anger. Participants expressed feeling "angry as hell" as they navigated through the challenges of bringing their automotive dreams to life. However, the study took a surprising turn when it revealed a significant spike in happiness when enthusiasts got rid of their project cars.

One participant, reflecting on the emotional journey, shared, "I thought I was going to get to be part of cars & coffee, I thought I was going to get to go to the canyons, I thought I was going to drive it at least. It just sits there on jack stands mocking me!"

The Useless Technicals Institute emphasized the paradoxical nature of the findings. Enthusiasts seem to find solace and delight in the idea of project cars, but when they actually acquire them they can't escape the challenges and setbacks of their projects.

Highlighting the study's implications, the Useless Technicals Institute stated, "Our research demonstrates the complex emotional landscape of project car enthusiasts. Well it's not that complicated, they're angry all the time because they can't finish their cars." As enthusiasts continue their journey with project cars, the study prompts reflection on the nuanced relationship between personal frustrations and the joy derived from being a gearhead.