Modern classics
Discussion
You all know I drive old iron, but what is your veiw on modern classics lasting decades and still being sought after by enthusiasts.
My money is on TVR Griff's as they have tons of charactor, timeless lines, relatively easy to work on, major components can be repaired or replaced easily and economically, current sane prices on forecourt, and the drive makes you feel good.
My money is on TVR Griff's as they have tons of charactor, timeless lines, relatively easy to work on, major components can be repaired or replaced easily and economically, current sane prices on forecourt, and the drive makes you feel good.
I would agree - the Griffith is generally accepted as the definitive TVR (of course people with other models will disagree!).
However in terms of Classics in the strict sense TVR never did themselves much good by destroying prototypes and doing their best to erase all history and heritage - and let's face it, GRP cars are never really put in the same league as, say, Jaguar or Aston.
But as you say if you want beautiful looks (arguably timeless, we shall see), more performance than you can handle, V8 noise, headturning ability and affordability, well, that's why I have one!
However in terms of Classics in the strict sense TVR never did themselves much good by destroying prototypes and doing their best to erase all history and heritage - and let's face it, GRP cars are never really put in the same league as, say, Jaguar or Aston.
But as you say if you want beautiful looks (arguably timeless, we shall see), more performance than you can handle, V8 noise, headturning ability and affordability, well, that's why I have one!
KevF said:
How about the Renault Spider?
I guess you have to define what 'classic' means. It could be:Cars that were made in very small numbers so are rare and sought after
Cars that had some ground-breaking design or feature
Cars that just look lovely
Cars that were bought in millions
I suppose the sterotype 'classic car' is a Jaguar E-type, but whatever car you like/desire most is a classic to the individual.
Only 1000 made right hand drive so will be collectable soon enough. Also would be Tax exempt if we hadn't handed Hong Kong over in 1997. 
iluvmercs said:
Mercedes E-Class Coupe is genuinely heading towards a classic, which was part of the appeal of wanting one. Very rare AMG model aside, the E320 is the desirable one 
Darren
Are they Darren..................have you still got yours?Darren
I thought the biggest reason for their rapid increase in value was the build up of class A drugs hidden in them over time by their 'Westside' pusher brudders
Only jokin Darren.......its actually a really nice car mate.
WIJ933 said:
iluvmercs said:
Mercedes E-Class Coupe is genuinely heading towards a classic, which was part of the appeal of wanting one. Very rare AMG model aside, the E320 is the desirable one
Darren
Are they Darren..................have you still got yours?Darren
I thought the biggest reason for their rapid increase in value was the build up of class A drugs hidden in them over time by their 'Westside' pusher brudders
Only jokin Darren.......its actually a really nice car mate.
Yup I still have mine - she's a keeper
Darren
No thanks all the same - I'm too busy putting the finishing touches to my Marijuana crop we've set up in our workshops. Only problem is, the bloody technicians keep hiding it up their a*se and stealing it.
Police just don't wanna know!!!
What about the victims of crime.... don't we matter any more
Police just don't wanna know!!!
What about the victims of crime.... don't we matter any more
For "Modern Classic", for me first and foremost it HAS to be the 3dr Sierra Cosworth (preferably in Moonstone Blue)or the RS500 version, then would be the 635CSi, just something about the shape of it that doesn't seem to look too "dated", then you'd have to consider the Porsche 964 as it will soon replace the original 911 for classic status even though they are still relatively "young" but retained the original front wing shape. Then i guess you could even consider the Escort Cosworth, find an original one thats not been "chavved" too much and it won't lose its value. Then getting slightly more modern you have to start looking at the early Scoobies and Evo's, now both manufacturers have ruined the models with the new body styling the early versions will only get more sought after! A mate has a Tommi Makinnen Evo VI (might be a VII, can't quite remember) on an X plate that is now tucked away indefinately as its value will only keep going up....... modern?.... yup.......classic?........ i'd say so, wouldn't you?
But as has been said earlier on, its all in the eye of the individual as to what they class as classic or not.
But as has been said earlier on, its all in the eye of the individual as to what they class as classic or not.
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