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Classic Cars What Will Be a Future Classic?
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 27, 2006 5:47 pm) |
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What is your take on the other years of Mustangs? 1974, 1979, and 1994 are significant years for the survival of the Mustang. Those '74's sold well, but looked a bit like the Pinto, so I guess you scratch those? Perhaps not, as they are rare these days, and well their history. The '79, as a return to something more Mustang like, and a little more performance for the pony car, and entry into the Fox body era, may be worth something. I really liked the look of the '94. Looks like a modern day version of the '65 Stang. The '05 looks like a mix of '69 exterior, '65 and other year interior, and well, not sure what all is going on, but it sold. Going back to go forward, I am not convinced is the way forward. While it may not have the performance numbers for cornering, I am a bit more inclined to go '04 Stang if buying a second car for sport. It just seems honest, all the way down to the fake scoops. I realize that sounds wrong, but what I mean to say, it was always the next step of taking on a new shape, and adding some performance looks - trim to keep some tradition going forward. It was never a replica car. It may never make collector status, but I still think the 40th year, '04 Mustang, as a last of Foxbody could possibly make it. It was extremely popular with the young drivers as well as those older people which could afford the insurance and cost of the GT. And the '95, as the last of the 5.0 has some significance, I would think. The '79 on series had those LX with 5.o engines, with the notch back style, which should remain a popular car in the future. Bang for the buck, fast cars. In modern times, I suppose the C4 era Corvettes starting in 1994 are the most significant Vettes to come along in a long time. That said, the C5 took it another step forward, and with easy entry and exit out of the cars, for older backs. I think, money wise, those C4s may be best bang for buck, and easier to maintain over time. Less costly than the C5. -Loren
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Replying to: m1miata (Jul 29, 2006 7:17 pm) i like the 91 fox convertible. it has the distinctive aero style and the 5.0 with forged pistons. these were downgraded for '92. it was the first year of the ubiquitous 16 inch pony rims, and the rear stack is lower than previous years, giving it a more speedster look with the top lowered. of course, i'm kind of biased, seeing there is a very nice example of one about 50 feet from my keyboard. 
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of the Fox-based Mustangs is the '99-04 style. I liked the way they squared it up just a bit. I know the '94-98 style was supposed to have some retro touches, but IMO those touches really showed through with the '99 style. I kinda like those Mercury Capris that they sold up through what? 1985 or 1986? They had more of a squared-off front-end with headlight bezels that were kind of angled back, similar to an '80 F-series, or maybe a '75-76 Caprice. Or kinda like what the '83 T-bird would be. |
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Jul 30, 2006 2:49 pm) P.S. I like the '67-'68 and the '69-'70 in the older years. And I owned a '65 and '85 model year. Some Fox bodies have to make it to collector status. I think.
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Replying to: m1miata (Aug 01, 2006 7:04 pm) z06 corvettes, without a doubt. bmw m3 yes, but not at the local car show. other than that, i need help. |
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The BMW Z3 convertible and coupes. Then there is the Porsche Boxster. OK, add one more instant success, the Mercedes SLK. -Loren
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| some of the tuner cars that you see in tuner magazines will be collectible, because they were custom with documented history, and because everyone flocked the tuner shows to see them. | |
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Replying to: m1miata (Nov 03, 2006 4:29 pm) Too many cars = low price for a long, long time. I'd say the Z3, SLK and Boxster will depreciate in value through 2006 --2016 then go stagnant for 5 more years and finally start to creep up around 2020. |
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Like some of the earlier posts said, a lot of cars will be valuable to people who wanted them in high school but couldn't afford them. In no particular order: Acura Integra Type-R: One fo the first factory tuned pocket rocket and limited in production. Unmodified, and with nop accident history. Honda Civic Si (99-00) Once again limited production, and quick. Mazda RX-7 Twin Turbo 1993 - 1996: Quick, with timeless styling. Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo: same as above as long as they're not abused or have home made mods. BMW M1, M3 - E30 version, any M5, M6. Any Alpina tuned BMWs, or Europe spec BMWs because they're rare and quick. Chevy Impala SS from mid 90's. Here's some questionable mass produced cars that just might be: 1990-1993 Honda Accord EXR 5 speed manual: everyone loved these cars, they're perfect size, a hoot to drive, super reliable, and if you can find one in stick it would be pretty rare. 1991 Civic or CRX Si in mint shapes, once again unmodified. The original pocket rockets that started the import tuning generation. 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege: only produced 1 year and very rare. Same thing for the 2007 Mazdaspped Protege3 if production is limited. Toyota MR2 Turbo from 1990 - 1993: just my guess as you don't see many of them on the road. Honda S600 roadster: very rare, and one fo Honda's first sports cars. VW Phaeton: only produced a couple years iirc, and VW's first attempt at a luxury car. VW Rabbit Gti: the original one from early 80's. A lot of these I think will be collectible even though they were mass produced because once they deteriorate and get banged up and thrwon away, it will be rare to find a decent example in mint shape. And some MB AMG versions, just can't think of any right now. 
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