Future Classic Cars?

[BBJ]

The auto industry seems to think they'll be a big change by 2020 with the growing offerings from electric vehicle makers, so I thought it might be worth collecting a couple of motors.

Back in the UK, I owned a 1962 Hopkirk Mini, and a Citroen Saxo Tour De corse, that Citroen authorised a production of 20 in 1997, and a couple of years on.  A car that put Citroen back on the map.  Like the Ford Escort MK1 which you could buy back in 1997 for 200 quid, now commands a few grand for a decent one.  I've seen a few floating around here too  What do you reckon will become a future classic?  Prius, being the first mass-produced Hybrid motor (despite being as dull as a box of nails).  The old Toyota Fastbacks perhaps?  Of course, finding a cheap motor like a BMW 2002 or similar makes sense and I can only see the value going up on these.  But what about present motors over the last 10 years which are all pretty dull with the exception, in my opinion, the new Mazda 3?

[transam]

Difficult question, but the USA are turning out some awesome stuff at the mo...

[pgrahmm]

They're all more or less homogeneous & dull......

It's going to have to be the departures or quick ones....

 

Like some of the Supra's have become....

 

Most of the rest - sedan-ish & serviceable are not stand out material whether a Benz or Hyundai ......

 

Could be an interesting topic - or could fold right away....

[transam]

2 minutes ago, pgrahmm said:

They're all more or less homogeneous & dull......

It's going to have to be the departures or quick ones....

 

Like some of the Supra's have become....

 

Most of the rest - sedan-ish & serviceable are not stand out material whether a Benz or Hyundai ......

 

Could be an interesting topic - or could fold right away....

 

[Anythingleft?]

Early Evo's and special edition Impreza's are probably going to go into this collection. Like pgrahmn says, fast and short run models
All become a bit same same for my liking, no character....

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[Don Mega]

53 minutes ago, transam said:

Difficult question, but the USA are turning out some awesome stuff at the mo...

2018 ZR1  Corvette, Yes please !!

 

http://www.caranddriver.com/features/the-2018-chevrolet-corvette-zr1-is-a-car-worth-waiting-for-feature

[JaseTheBass]

Non-eco, non-autonomous cars will be banned from public roads eventually, so they'll be restricted to the few who use tracks.

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[BBJ]

Personally, I think something like a Saab 900 would be worth a shot.  Golf GTIs, although overpriced here should increase in value.  I don't know much about US cars but I do like some of the muscle motors of late,

[Kinnock]

For Asia - I reckon the future classics are:

 

Toyota Celica 2000 GT Liftback - the 'Ford Mustang' one

Nissan Skyline GT-R

Datsun 240Z

Honda S800

Original Honda HR-V

First Mazda MX-5

Subaru rally cars

[pgrahmm]

26 minutes ago, Kinnock said:

For Asia - I reckon the future classics are:

 

Toyota Celica 2000 GT Liftback - the 'Ford Mustang' one

Nissan Skyline GT-R

Datsun 240Z

Honda S800

Original Honda HR-V

First Mazda MX-5

Subaru rally cars

Plus -

RX-7's

Mits GTO

Any convertible....

[BBJ]

10 hours ago, Kinnock said:

For Asia - I reckon the future classics are:

 

Toyota Celica 2000 GT Liftback - the 'Ford Mustang' one

Nissan Skyline GT-R

Datsun 240Z

Honda S800

Original Honda HR-V

First Mazda MX-5

Subaru rally cars

GT liftback, the one I meant in the OP.  Nice looking car.

[Kinnock]

16 hours ago, pgrahmm said:

Plus -

RX-7's

Mits GTO

Any convertible....

Ah yes - any Mazda rotary that hasn't blown up yet.

[commie]

All range of Mercedes S and R classe, for example. W140 and W126 are already classic. Audi  Ur-Quattro. First Impreza STI 2-door. 

[kwonitoy]

How about a future truck classic

 

Ford Shelby F150, 150 to be made US 100,000 dollars

750HP

 

 

 

[BBJ]

I am keeping my eyes out for a Honda N600.  Spotted one but the thing has been modded and he's asking 200k.

 

 

[BBJ]

Saab 900 Turbo.  A very distinctive shape for its time, similar to the Ford Sierra which was quite futuristic and took some time to get used to.

 

Back in the UK, I nearly bought a Renault Alpine for a couple of grand 13 years ago.

 

 

[transam]

2 hours ago, BBJ said:

Saab 900 Turbo.  A very distinctive shape for its time, similar to the Ford Sierra which was quite futuristic and took some time to get used to.

 

Back in the UK, I nearly bought a Renault Alpine for a couple of grand 13 years ago.

 

 

And don't forget BL's offering......

 

[BBJ]

36 minutes ago, transam said:

And don't forget BL's offering......

 

 

Nothing wrong with the Princess.  My sister had an Austin Alegro.   Like the little sister of this rust bucket.

 

[pgrahmm]

1 hour ago, transam said:

And don't forget BL's offering......

 

Why would this ever be a classic?

Looks like 100? other cars of that era....

[transam]

59 minutes ago, pgrahmm said:

Why would this ever be a classic?

Looks like 100? other cars of that era....

Look at my emicon..............

[BBJ]

 

[pgrahmm]

[bazza73]

Er - what about this? Mind you, I am biased.

 

[transam]

I am no fan of BMW but this ride to me is hansum with bite....

 

[bazza73]

Just now, transam said:

I am no fan of BMW but this ride to me is hansum with bite....

 

Niiiice. What year and motor, Trans?

 

[transam]

3 minutes ago, bazza73 said:

Niiiice. What year and motor, Trans?

 

1991, V12.......

[bazza73]

Just now, transam said:

1991, V12.......

Sure as hell beats my 6 cylinders......

[kartman]

On 5/24/2017 at 10:14 AM, BBJ said:

I am keeping my eyes out for a Honda N600.  Spotted one but the thing has been modded and he's asking 200k.

 

 

But modding could sort out those pesky Fortuners

 

[pgrahmm]

3 hours ago, kartman said:

But modding could sort out those pesky Fortuners

 

I rode in a prototype for those in the late 60's - think he said there were 2 in the states....

The one I was in had a red line of about 15,000 RPM....Driving it was weird because the engine was high reving but the landscape just kind of plodded on by.....It had a great sound to it on the inside....

It was a little/lot tight for my 6'4" - but I was more bendable then.....I've thought about that simple little yellow? car from time to time over the years.....Almost want to say it was chain driven.....

Think I had my 56 Chevy & barreled TR-3B then....Possibly the hemi Stude pick up....