future classics?

[Contigo]

Nayf please feel free to comment. I see you borrowed their R129 SL320 recently what they like to deal with?

 

[Contigo]

Saab's have always had the most comfortable seats of any car manufacturer. Nearly bought one myself a little while ago.
Not sure they will be collectors items, but they are very good cars.

https://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/news/comment/2017-07/future-classic-friday-saab-9-5-2010-2011/

https://www.futureclassics.co.uk/v/SAAB/9-5

https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/features/future-classic-cars/

https://www.motortrend.com/news/top-10-new-car-future-classics-275841/

https://www.bglam.com/future-classic-cars/

 

[Corranga]

https://www.bglam.com/future-classic-cars/

I'm picking on this article in particular. **** journalism, poor research, or just an idiot writer, I don't know..

RX8 - Automobile enthusiasts would definitely scoff at this selection, as the rotary engine touted as an alternative to conventional piston engine is a resounding failure

How does everyone else feel? I love that they dare to do something so different, and in fact, the Wankel is the (only?) think about the RX8 that appeals. It's a pretty design, stupid doors aside, but is overshadowed in almost every way by it's predecessor, the absolutely stunning / possibly best looking Japanese car ever, the RX-7 (FD)

VX220 - The Opel Speedster (it was actually built by Opel)

Opel, that favourite among Norfolk based British sports car builders.

Anyway... inaccuracies aside, the thing all of these articles have in common (and I appreciate they were posted for the Saab content) is that almost all of the cars included are regular, non-exotic cars, or spots cars at best (the viper seems to be the exception, I don't know, are they stupidly cheap in the states? Too many of the cars are perhaps the safe bet next-best in the line that aren't already there, mk2 Cortina included because the mk1 has gone mental already, similarly the Porsche 924, since the 944 is clearly headed that way.

I'd add to the list, the first gen Audi TT, the the Porsche Boxster, the Ford Puma.

and coming back, full circle to the Saab... I don't know. In terms of investment / value, the proper Saabs, like the 99 Turbo aren't exactly intergalactic as far as investments go. The GM-era Saabs are somehow less Saab like, and have all the old Cavalier bulkhead stuff (the 9-3 at least). I do like the 9-5, especially the estate - I think I'd be looking for a 9000 Aero if I were investing in a Saab.

 

[Contigo]

It's sold within 5 minutes of going live for full ask so that's all you need to know.

And yes the Wankel Rotary engine is a bag of **** mainly because it was misunderstood even by Mazda who shot themselves in the foot particularly with the Renesis engine by telling dealers to service with the wrong mineral oil and thus causing premature wear to the rotor tips. Avoid any RX-8 with hot start issues as this is a tell tale sign.

 

[Contigo]

TT will be a while yet before it reaches cult/classic status but a good V6 and 225 version with low miles would be a cracking buy now. Boxster only the S version of the first gen imo and yes but only the Racing Puma which have already reached a cult following with prices on the boom for the last few years.

 

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[Contigo]

 

[hashluck]

I loved my 9-5 Aero and there has never really been anything else quite like it

 

[zagatoes30]

It's sold within 5 minutes of going live for full ask so that's all you need to know.

No surprises there, I would have gladly paid full asking price

 

[zagatoes30]

This has been for sale for quite a while and is a bit of mis-match of race / track / road specs

 

[Contigo]

http://stonecoldclassics.com/2001-fiat-coupe-20v-turbo/

 

[Vampyrebat]

I am bias when it comes to the 'Little Speed Boat' and good ones are going up in value now but come on!!!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-Bar...346412?hash=item2ab08842ac:g:bDwAAOSwat5bXZvB

 

[GeoffCapes]

https://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/news/comment/2017-07/future-classic-friday-saab-9-5-2010-2011/

https://www.futureclassics.co.uk/v/SAAB/9-5

https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/features/future-classic-cars/

https://www.motortrend.com/news/top-10-new-car-future-classics-275841/

https://www.bglam.com/future-classic-cars/

I know the Editor of Honest John, I'll ask what he personally reckons.
As in the article they say the very last of the line as being collectable.

At the end of the day, if people lust after it, they'll be collectable, and the price will go up!

 

[GeoffCapes]

http://stonecoldclassics.com/2001-fiat-coupe-20v-turbo/

Wow! That's strong money!

 

[Contigo]

Is it worth it though? Last one registered and only one on a 2001, mint condition. Wayne say it is as good as new.

 

[zagatoes30]

Is it worth it though? Last one registered and only one on a 2001, mint condition. Wayne say it is as good as new.

Not in my book but others will think differently. It certainly looks in good condition and low mileage so some one will take it.

 

[jasst]

Talking of Saab's, this caught my eye yesterday https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classi...to=8500&sort=distance&postcode=dt20hw&page=15

 

[Contigo]

Awesome bit of kit.

 

[Nayf]

You guys might like Modern Classics this month. Jus’ sayin’. Particularly the bottom right bit...

 

[Nayf]

Is it worth it though? Last one registered and only one on a 2001, mint condition. Wayne say it is as good as new.

Really is as mint in the flesh as it claims.