Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy
I mostly agree with the list. One question, at what point are the people who write this crap going to realize that most people under the age of 50 don't care about Camaros and Chevelles? It's always written like they are shocked that people might actually collect something that's not a muscle car.
The Boxster has bottomed out, and while it may never bring huge money I can see it appreciating. Much like the 914 many of them have been trashed and scrapped, so the nice ones will be more valuable just based on that. It's also a normally aspirated six-cylinder mid-engine sports car......Porsche doesn't make one of those anymore. If you buy today, I don't think you'll ever lose money on a nice Boxster. Or add some cash and get a 987 Boxster Spyder, because it's the ultimate evolution of the Boxster.
I don't get the CSL, those are already crazy expensive.
The STi is a definite future classic, and I would add the Lancer Evolution 8 into that department as well. Both are F&F/Gran Turismo hero cars, and finding a low mileage stock example is a total unicorn.
Fox body Mustang, definitely. They've been creeping upwards for a while, and the rare ones like the Saleen and factory Cobra cars are leading the way. I'd still love to have a minty 5.0 notchback.
C4 Corvette, also agree. Hell you can still find a nice ZR1 for $25k, way too cheap for what that car represented. I also think the C5 Z06 will have their day.
MR2 also agree, but think that the 2nd gen turbo cars will ultimately be a better investment. They are prettier, faster, and more fun to drive. They also have more credibility with the F&F crowd.
Ram SRT10, I can see that. Maybe add the F150 Lightning and Silverado SS454 into that grouping as well? The Typhoon and Syclone are appreciating, so why not?
Bronco, absolutely. Nice ones aren't cheap anymore. Also add the K10 Blazer and Ramcharger into that grouping. SUVs can definitely be collector cars, just look at prices for a nice FJ40 Land Cruiser or first gen Bronco.
G8 GXP, maybe, I have a harder time with this one. Really similar to a CTS-V, along with a lot of other hot sedans of the era. Yes it's rare, yes it's one of the last Pontiac models, but will anyone even remember Pontiac in 20 years?
I would also add:
3000GT VR-4/Stealth R/T, 300ZX TT - look at prices for the Supra TT and FD3S RX-7, these are next. A Z32 300ZX will probably be the next car that I add to my garage, because it was my high school dream car.
S2000 - stock, unmodified
Prelude - Si 4WS, or a later SH, again stock and unmodified
Eclipse GSX - stock, unmodified, good luck
Miata - exceptional 1st gen cars have started creeping upwards
Firebird WS6 - dirt cheap for being the best/last example of an iconic nameplate
996TT - these will never be cheaper
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