how many models Aston became collectible?
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how many models of aston became collectible and what models do you think will be collectible in 2035-45?
i heard in uk people can take their car off the road, in other country its more dificult, it make it easier to collect cars, let say one guy want buy 5 old car nobody wants now, to keep them in case they become collectible so first they take them off the road to avoid paying insurance and stuff like this while some country don't do this and until you own it you ahve to pay an insurance....
for those who have collected cars, and owns rare ones today, do you feel the collectible market is goiung bad due to the economy/time ? it could pick up later on? like in case of special event or after some dififcult time? sorry if i sounds a bit noob with my questions.
or what are the last collectible cars where prices are starting to go up nowdays ?
i heard in uk people can take their car off the road, in other country its more dificult, it make it easier to collect cars, let say one guy want buy 5 old car nobody wants now, to keep them in case they become collectible so first they take them off the road to avoid paying insurance and stuff like this while some country don't do this and until you own it you ahve to pay an insurance....
for those who have collected cars, and owns rare ones today, do you feel the collectible market is goiung bad due to the economy/time ? it could pick up later on? like in case of special event or after some dififcult time? sorry if i sounds a bit noob with my questions.
or what are the last collectible cars where prices are starting to go up nowdays ?
Edited by Aml21s on Wednesday 28th May 12:51
skyebear said:
I think the Rapide S, particularly those of a 2013 vintage, in black, will be a future classic and speculators should get in now and push their values north.
I disagree, it will be the Rapide S of 2017 Model Year in the much rare and sought after Solent Silver with Tan interior with the massive extra 10bhp that came with the Shadow Edition cars :-)
Aml21s said:
how many models of aston became collectible and what models do you think will be collectible in 2035-45?
i heard in uk people can take their car off the road, in other country its more dificult, it make it easier to collect cars, let say one guy want buy 5 old car nobody wants now, to keep them in case they become collectible so first they take them off the road to avoid paying insurance and stuff like this while some country don't do this and until you own it you ahve to pay an insurance....
Yes, we have a thing called SORN. Mind you, for those overseas with the loot to be able to build up a collection of Astons, a few insurance premiums aren't likely to be very significant...i heard in uk people can take their car off the road, in other country its more dificult, it make it easier to collect cars, let say one guy want buy 5 old car nobody wants now, to keep them in case they become collectible so first they take them off the road to avoid paying insurance and stuff like this while some country don't do this and until you own it you ahve to pay an insurance....
Aml21s said:
for those who have collected cars, and owns rare ones today, do you feel the collectible market is goiung bad due to the economy/time ? it could pick up later on? like in case of special event or after some dififcult time? sorry if i sounds a bit noob with my questions.
or what are the last collectible cars where prices are starting to go up nowdays ?
DB7s went up significantly a few years ago for some reason. But like any investment, by the time you know, you've probably missed the boat.or what are the last collectible cars where prices are starting to go up nowdays ?
My plans to collect cars are somewhat knackered by lack of a few million quid, but my tip for the future is to pay well over the odds for dark green DB9s as and when one becomes available
skyebear said:
I think the Rapide S, particularly those of a 2013 vintage, in black, will be a future classic and speculators should get in now and push their values north.
oh really, or are you joking, it could be as you know collectible is prety fancy sometimes you dont know why, but at least the rapide is the rare one with 4 seats and i think, this is optimistic maybe but maybe all the v12 with cristal key will do, i said so years ago in the amoc already,,,lol like if it makes a diference....i think the db9, even the vantage, and v12 vantage for sure, dbs, vanquish will be the best ones. Edited by Aml21s on Wednesday 28th May 18:35
Simpo Two said:
DB7s went up significantly a few years ago for some reason. But like any investment, by the time you know, you've probably missed the boat.
My plans to collect cars are somewhat knackered by lack of a few million quid, but my tip for the future is to pay well over the odds for dark green DB9s as and when one becomes available
you want a nice affordable classic green bottle one owner 30k miles that will come like a charm to you and stay for years and built up your retirment. i wish it to you really. when its thaught like that.My plans to collect cars are somewhat knackered by lack of a few million quid, but my tip for the future is to pay well over the odds for dark green DB9s as and when one becomes available
Aml21s said:
oh really, or are you joking, it could be as you know collectible is prety fancy sometimes you dont know why, but at least the rapide is the rare one with 4 seats and i think, this is optimistic maybe but maybe all the v12 with cristal key will do, i said so years ago in the amoc already,,,lol like if it makes a diference....i think the db9, even the vantage, and v12 vantage for sure, dbs, vanquish will be the best ones.
You are experiencing English humour, live and in the flesh, first hand.LTP, thanks Yes, I recently asked if I can use a reveal cover all year long.....no joke when I got the rapide the guy had a kind of very light weight cover grey maybe AMG on it and i liked it. I got a eom to cover am offered me. It's the kind of you drop it you got lot of dust....
the rapide has been exceptionnal for me, but i drive much less now. its very well built and maybe one of the most reliable i think. it worth maintaining it well, it almost only needs good services.
Probably all these cars will become collectible including db7 with well different value, probably the less produced the best too.
not much db9 done indeed.
I did lot of cleaning lately, leather, wheels, hood and trunk weird sites. Need more service soon the air filter...hard for me with this floor and jack's
https://youtu.be/SNXUR5CiDN4?si=JQjeYnCRoHXCIBrp
the rapide has been exceptionnal for me, but i drive much less now. its very well built and maybe one of the most reliable i think. it worth maintaining it well, it almost only needs good services.
Probably all these cars will become collectible including db7 with well different value, probably the less produced the best too.
not much db9 done indeed.
I did lot of cleaning lately, leather, wheels, hood and trunk weird sites. Need more service soon the air filter...hard for me with this floor and jack's
https://youtu.be/SNXUR5CiDN4?si=JQjeYnCRoHXCIBrp
Edited by Aml21s on Wednesday 28th May 20:39
Certain models of old cars always have strong demand, but there is the generational aspect which dictates demand and therefore values.
When we are young, we see cars that we admire but cannot afford. If life goes well, later we are able to buy those cars which we admired, although by then they have probably become quite expensive, because of increased demand.
Pre-war cars and early 1950s cars are now quite difficult to sell, because that generation of teenagers are 'departing'.
1960s cars may soon reduce in value (the Jaguar E type is already much cheaper than it was a few years ago).
Whether the teenagers of the Aston Martin VH era, will even have any interest in collecting the cars of their youth, is another question.
A naturally aspirated, manual Aston Martin, without manifold cats, particulate filters and driver aids such as lane assist, collision assist, adaptive cruise control etc., might be quite a novelty in 20 years time. However, if the teenagers have passed their driving test using an EV or automatic car, then they won't be bidding for manual classics.
Jon39 said:
When we are young, we see cars that we admire but cannot afford. If life goes well, later we are able to buy those cars which we admired....
Almost. When I could afford the car I really wanted, I wanted a more expensive one... still holds true today!But the rest of your piece may prove true, we'll have to see. Better perhaps to see a 'classic' car as a piece of art to enjoy, rather than a monetary unit.
Aml21s said:
CitySlicker said:
All good choices. My money would be on a V12 Vantage S from 2015 especially ones with the engine final inspection by Mohammad and with newer brake pads. At the moment these are the rarest Astons, in the world!
you're rightThat makes absolutely no sense!
Or you could just buy the car you like, enjoy packing up the (s)miles and if you’re lucky you could get some of your money back in the unlikely event you want to sell.
CSK1 said:
No he isn t, I think it s the V12 Vantage S but only the Roadster equipped with the Performance Pack and the carbon bucket seats in Mako Blue, that s a guaranteed investment especially if you keep it garaged and don t use it at all. Why would you drive a powerful V12 engine in this eco conscious world full of EV s?
That makes absolutely no sense!
Or you could just buy the car you like, enjoy packing up the (s)miles and if you re lucky you could get some of your money back in the unlikely event you want to sell.
Citysticker, you are right too, but re the electric era, i think its already too late for electric, dont you think this electric era will have taken over since a long time if it was so succesfull, i see sites for charging empty, it sounds an illusion to be scared at electric cars....anyway. by the time they may make it another energy will be find. it has been so long already. good for those who owns one but they paid for it, charge there , service there etc...its not that easy the elctric i will say, and it depends on nuclear? sorry if i am noob again, i am not in the us since 20 eyars,maybe more tesla there, dont like tesla myslef. dont like big corporate with monopole.That makes absolutely no sense!
Or you could just buy the car you like, enjoy packing up the (s)miles and if you re lucky you could get some of your money back in the unlikely event you want to sell.
i took a taxi the other day 6 hours trip, he had a tesla he said i dont want wait 30 mn the supercharger i will go with a normal car. he said it cost him 3$ to charge at night but he rather use another car for long trips.
Edited by Aml21s on Thursday 29th May 05:25
Edited by Aml21s on Thursday 29th May 05:38
Simpo Two said:
I wondered who was going to break ranks first...And I wanted to play too, so I burst the ball.
Simpo Two said:
When I could afford the car I really wanted, I wanted a more expensive one... still holds true today!
But the rest of your piece may prove true, we'll have to see. Better perhaps to see a 'classic' car as a piece of art to enjoy, rather than a monetary unit.
But the rest of your piece may prove true, we'll have to see. Better perhaps to see a 'classic' car as a piece of art to enjoy, rather than a monetary unit.
'see a 'classic' car as a piece of art to enjoy, rather than a monetary unit. Exactly right Simpo.
Especially with Aston Martins. Even with their protective dust covers on, the shape is a work of art.
Probably partly by accident, I have tended to keep some of my cars after they had served well for many years. Probably because I thought the condition was far too good to part with them for a tiny sum. I seem to have unwittingly become a custodian of keepers. One is a Mini Cooper, which I am told has become valuable. Even the insurers agreed a value which surprised me. The car has many memories, mostly good, but there were always some frustrations with Minis. A BMW E30 has recently become 40 years old. Hopefully an MoT pass will be achieved next month, qualifying it to be classed by the DVLA as 'Historic' (VED and MoT exempt). My associated hobby is dateless registration marks. Most obtained decades ago. They are also keepers and in some cases, seemingly the most valuable part of the car. I fluked on one this year being sold from a deceased estate, which resulted in a very reasonable price.
Hopefully classic car enthusiasts will be able to continue driving their cars and in doing so, giving enjoyment for themselves and others.
Simpo Two said:
DB7s went up significantly a few years ago for some reason. But like any investment, by the time you know, you've probably missed the boat.
Did they? I must have blinked.They appear to have been flat for ten years since I bought in 2012 and dipped a bit recently.
Now is the time to buy as I'm sure prices will rocket in the near future and when there are no more V12s being built.
Especially Mendip blue coupes with TouchTronic.
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