What current day production cars will be collectable classics in 40 or 50 years?

Kylo Ren · 11-11-2005, 08:09 AM

I say NONE. Today's cars are disposeable. There aren't any that stand out over all others. None will really stand the test of time. There aren't any equivelants to the 64 Mustang, 57 Chevy, Model T, 72 Charger, Model A, etc., etc., etc.

jspchief · 11-11-2005, 08:14 AM

Well, Corvettes and Vipers will always be collectables.

I'd say the H2 maybe.

But the nature of the business has made it unlikely for a particular model to hold the appeal like they once did. There are too many models to choose from, so you don't have an ernormous contingent of people saying "the 1989 Taurus was my first car too" like you saw with the '57 Chevy. I think that's what drives these older cars to be so collectable, the combination of a great car and a lot of people being nostalgic about them.

Deberg_1990 · 11-11-2005, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Well, Corvettes and Vipers will always be collectables.

I'd say the H2 maybe.

But the nature of the business has made it unlikely for a particular model to hold the appeal like they once did. There are too many models to choose from, so you don't have an ernormous contingent of people saying "the 1989 Taurus was my first car too" like you saw with the '57 Chevy. I think that's what drives these older cars to be so collectable, the combination of a great car and a lot of people being nostalgic about them.

Well said...no one is gonna be nostalgic for the 93 Honda Accord or the 95 Toyota Camry in 20 or 30 years......Not a knock on the cars themselves which I think are great, but its just the nature of the car business today.

**morphius** · 11-11-2005, 08:18 AM

Ford GT will fall into that mold.

**BigRedChief** · 11-11-2005, 08:19 AM

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I say NONE. Today's cars are disposeable. There aren't any that stand out over all others. None will really stand the test of time. There aren't any equivelants to the 64 Mustang, 57 Chevy, Model T, 72 Charger, Model A, etc., etc., etc.

2005 Mustang

Psyko Tek · 11-11-2005, 08:22 AM

I think he V8 dodges have a chance the magnums, 300's and chargers

jspchief · 11-11-2005, 08:24 AM

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I think he V8 dodges have a chance the magnums, 300's and chargers

Ugh. It has to at least be considered a good car in the present if it has a chance of being a collectable down the line.

StcChief · 11-11-2005, 09:08 AM

Nissan 300z last prod '96. and current 350Z

KC Jones · 11-11-2005, 09:23 AM

My best guess would be the Prowler - very unique and didn't sell in great numbers. Secondary guesses would be Crossfire, Pacifica, and maybe the PT Cruiser because it was such a classic "innovation" at the time and really brought on the re-invention of classic design elements.

MIAdragon · 11-11-2005, 09:26 AM

some of the limited production mustangs like the 93, 95 and 00 Cobra R, the ZO6 and the Jag type R maybe

MIAdragon · 11-11-2005, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Ugh. It has to at least be considered a good car in the present if it has a chance of being a collectable down the line.

not really look at the mopars of the 60's and 70's no one wanted one back then now you cant touch them!

Brock · 11-11-2005, 09:42 AM

Other than the Viper and Corvette, and the rare exotics, I'd say none.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 11-11-2005, 09:44 AM

The Toyota Tacoma. It survives being hit by asteroids.

Eleazar · 11-11-2005, 09:46 AM

It seems like a large percentage of sports cars that might otherwise be collectible are bought today at the economy trim levels. I doubt if many will be collecting the V6 model of a Charger or Magnum or whatever 50 years from now, though, they will lust after the V8. So while many more cars are produced today, I think that the difference between the tiers of the car will keep the rarity factor in play.

I would guess that probably any of the higher end sports cars would be classics. It seems like a car needs to be at the top end of affordable performance for it to become legendary - not so expensive that no one could buy it at the time, but expensive enough to where they weren't super-common.

shakesthecat · 11-11-2005, 10:28 AM

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not really look at the mopars of the 60's and 70's no one wanted one back then now you cant touch them!

Speaking of those, my boss drove his 67 Dodge Super Bee 440 6-pack today.
I've driven that beast a few times, and it is flat out scarey when you put the pedal to the metal.

As for the original question, I'd have to agree with Brock. The hi-end Vettes and Vipers will prolly increase in value over the years, but that's about it.

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Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	It seems like a large percentage of sports cars that might otherwise be collectible are bought today at the economy trim levels. I doubt if many will be collecting the V6 model of a Charger or Magnum or whatever 50 years from now, though, they will lust after the V8. So while many more cars are produced today, I think that the difference between the tiers of the car will keep the rarity factor in play. I would guess that probably any of the higher end sports cars would be classics. It seems like a car needs to be at the top end of affordable performance for it to become legendary - not so expensive that no one could buy it at the time, but expensive enough to where they weren't super-common.
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