GT that wont loose too much money ? Crystal ball time

[phib]

So been thinking about another GT car for while now but would love to buy something that will be a potential classic.

Can only come up with the following and have been thinking about the following :

Db9 circa 50K
DBS ( May be the best bet)
Bentley Gt ( Too many made to be a classic)
Masarati Granturismo ( had one loved it seems to be holding value well)

I think they are all a bit new and will all depreciate like stones ?

Views ?


Or any better ideas

Phib

[plg]

Budget?
Max age?

How do you define a GT? 2+2 with a front engine, and able to east continents in luxury and some noise when needed?

[The Wookie]

phib said:

I think they are all a bit new and will all depreciate like stones ?

That pretty much fits my view. If you want something in that market that's not going to drop like a stone, get something older that has already dropped like a stone

ETA - Something in that price region that's probably already had most of its arse kicking might be something like a Ferrari 550, but then your 'depreciation pot' may need to be put to use as a 'stratospheric repair cost pot'

Edited by The Wookie on Wednesday 22 December 16:52

[0-100-0]

It's not just the depreciation, the running costs are going to be pretty epic on a older GT. I think you've pretty much got the short list. I would have said AMG CL65 but then you don't want to lose much money! Did Alpina do a 6 series?

[Jacobyte]

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Bristol Fighter
Morgan Aeromax
Possibly the AM Vanquish S in a couple of years, but they are still depreciating.

Most other stuff will continue downwards, as they are made in high numbers and are replaced every few years with the Emperor's new clothes, usually caused by facelifts (Gallardos), engine reconfigurations (Audi R8), or model replacements (Maserati Gransport). I.E. supply outstrips demand.

Only after about 10 years of depreciation do the special ones then start to rise in value again.

[kentmotorcompany]

If two seats are acceptable, Ferrari 550.

[plg]

Aston Martin DB7 Vantages seem to be at the bottom of their depreciation
Well maintained Alpinas have a steady following?
Conti GTs seem to have bottomed out and bounced up a bit, though there are a lot around (bottomed at 38k in credit crunch)

[phib]

Only after about 10 years of depreciation do the special ones then start to rise in value again.


I suppose that's my only hope !!!!!

Had a Mas Gt before and loved it, sold to fund a 2.7rs restoration( now sold)

Dont have an issue with running costs ( Have Ferrari,Tvr and old 911 !!! So used to that)

Really needs to have 4 ish ( for infrequent use) Budget 40k - 100k

Had a db7 hated it and didn't fit in it (only 5,11 but head touched roof)

Phib

Edited by phib on Wednesday 22 December 17:00

[touching cloth]

Proper Bentley Continental

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1351983.htm

[phib]

touching cloth said:

Proper Bentley Continental

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1351983.htm

I must say I really quite like that alot, just have an Aston itch also thinking about old V8 Vantage

Phib

[david_h]

Agree with the above, proper Bentley (not the footballers choice one).

Also alpina B6 or B6s if you can find one (there were 3 of each produced in coupe RHD form).

[so called]

I'm realy happy with my Tuscan Mk2 Convertible.
Plenty of luggage space etc, comfortable, great sound track and since buying her spring last year have been to Spain twice and Germany 4 times.

[hoppo4.2]

993 turbo a good one is nearly as much as a new one.

[Chris71]

The older the better in terms of depreciation. It's possible DB9s will eventually sink the value you now pay for a DB7 (which isn't a lot when you consider their initial cost), but a DB7 V12 GT or early Vanquish must be pretty close to the end of its depreciation curve.

What about a Ferrari 456 or 550?

[phib]

so called said:

I'm realy happy with my Tuscan Mk2 Convertible.
Plenty of luggage space etc, comfortable, great sound track and since buying her spring last year have been to Spain twice and Germany 4 times.

I have a Tvr annd Bmw anyway so they are out and it really has to be 4 seats.

Also needs to be prestige marque really to make it special.

Phib

[so called]

phib said:

so called said:

I'm realy happy with my Tuscan Mk2 Convertible.
Plenty of luggage space etc, comfortable, great sound track and since buying her spring last year have been to Spain twice and Germany 4 times.

I have a Tvr annd Bmw anyway so they are out and it really has to be 4 seats.

Also needs to be prestige marque really to make it special.

Phib

Always loved the romance of a Bentley Continental.
Happy hunting.

[rottie102]

phib said:

just have an Aston itch

There's NO better choice than :

[phib]

The Crack Fox said:

Top end of budget, but how can you not have the lovely Alfa 8c at the top of your list ?

Do they have 4 Seats ?

Phib

[98C4S]

I have a soft spot for the CL63 AMG - the new shapes you can get in the £40s, not sure it will hold its value too much though

[Magog]

touching cloth said:

Proper Bentley Continental

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1351983.htm

*cough*

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C200620/