Future classics
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vin_r1

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85 posts

235 months

Tuesday 15th May 2007
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Just wondering what people think are going to be future classics in the 911 range, I think the 993 classics are easy to see, but what about 996's - what future classics will come from this model?

markynicks

56 posts

244 months

Tuesday 15th May 2007
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GT2!

vin_r1

Original Poster:

85 posts

235 months

Tuesday 15th May 2007
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That's exactly what I was thinking Markynicks, they are so rare and performance is blistering and hopefully V good residuals due to the numbers out there.

wetwipe

3,019 posts

243 months

Tuesday 15th May 2007
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GT2 for starters

and MK1 well looked after GT3's will always attract a premium tot eh point that they will be worth more than the MK2 to some.

other than that, too many of the models were made in large numbers. The turbo is great value and your cash buys you a lot of car, but i cant see their values remaining as bouyant as the 993tt. perhaps the x50tt's and turbo s will be sought after in later life, although the condition and history will need to be spot on

essentially, the cars in the range that will attract the best prices will be those that are in neutral colours with a good history, nice spec and most important of all have not been changed, modified or altered in any way

jeremyc

28,251 posts

314 months

Tuesday 15th May 2007
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History shows us that it is those Porkers used in competition that become the classics.

So, GT3 it is then.

sambaman

3,991 posts

254 months

Tuesday 15th May 2007
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GT3RS !!!!!!!!!!!

kayc

4,492 posts

251 months

Tuesday 15th May 2007
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sambaman said:
GT3RS !!!!!!!!!!!
laugh

sambaman

3,991 posts

254 months

Tuesday 15th May 2007
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kayc said:
sambaman said:
I AGREE WITH SAMBAMAN - GT3RS !!!!!!!!!!!
laugh






Edited by sambaman on Tuesday 15th May 08:24

Geneve

4,019 posts

249 months

Tuesday 15th May 2007
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jeremyc said:
History shows us that it is those Porkers used in competition that become the classics.



True.

It's the lightweight, limited edition, driver focussed models (RSs, Club Sports, GTs) that best reflect Porsche's road/race heritage.

If you are trying to predict what might have "investment potential", then be very careful. Some models are serious 'collectables' but these values have already soared. Many others have risen slightly in value, mainly supported by an enthusiastic following.

Prices in general are already a bit peaky and, IMO, a 'correction' can't be too far away.

rimmer

6,689 posts

236 months

Tuesday 15th May 2007
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gt3 gt3 rs and the gt2 will all become classics.

clubsport

7,415 posts

288 months

Tuesday 15th May 2007
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Dream on guys,,,no classic bids for kettles just yet......good few years yet before the depreciation curve turns and the remaining cars get bid up,,,with repsect to peak in bubble of market,,,housing and stocks have to turn first,,,it's all a tad deja vu in that respect

ED965

5,697 posts

253 months

Tuesday 15th May 2007
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GT2 Maybe?
All GT3's will demand a premium but not sure if they will become true classics will they?
Can't see it, as mentioned previously the problem is the numbers produced will have negative affects on future premiums IMO.
Obviously not the same for 993's/964's and any lightweight models before that due to the rarity.

sleep envy

62,260 posts

279 months

Tuesday 15th May 2007
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how many GT3s (mks I and II) were produced?

At a guess, similar numbers to the 64RS??

911cck

169 posts

233 months

Tuesday 15th May 2007
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I read there were around 56 mk1,s in rhd? seems to be alot for sale though! (including the yellow 1 on ebay!! if you havnt seen story on this, its well worth a laugh! can be found on this forum earlier 2day!)

elitedetailer

301 posts

247 months

Tuesday 15th May 2007
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sleep envy said:
how many GT3s (mks I and II) were produced?

At a guess, similar numbers to the 64RS??


Theres a break down here. There were quite a few more mk2's made.

www.911uk.com/forum/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=35&TopicID=11928&PagePosition=1

sleep envy

62,260 posts

279 months

Tuesday 15th May 2007
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was thinking more LHD and RHD i.e total production runs

vin_r1

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85 posts

235 months

Wednesday 16th May 2007
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When you look at the total numbers of say something like the GT2 that were produced both for the UK market and world wide only 129 for the UK market and possibly 900+ for the rest of the world.
In fact I've never seen a GT2 on the road - I've seen more Ferrari 430's, Lambo's etc than GT2's. So they are extremely rare and even more so for a well looked after one which will hold value better.