Future Classics

[SOFTLAD]

honda city hyper turbo II and anything ugly from the 80's starion turbos,subaru vortex

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Subaru/vortex/auction-274726314.htm

buy now to miss the rush

[AngleBox]

I think a standard R32 GTR like this one:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Nissan/Skyline/auction-275001123.htm

They cant ever be worth less than 19.5K surely?

I've been watching this one - not exactly cheap, but certainly a classic.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=269582842

The other question that fits in is, what will financially perform better than current classics for the same or less money? I went past a Datsun today; same model I bought for $300 when I was a teenager as my first car and thought was too slow, too ugly and nothing more than cheap wheels. I kid drove by in one today fully kitted out and with at least the retail equivalent of $10k sunk into it.

[weta.worker]

I've been watching this one - not exactly cheap, but certainly a classic.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=269582842

The other question that fits in is, what will financially perform better than current classics for the same or less money? I went past a Datsun today; same model I bought for $300 when I was a teenager as my first car and thought was too slow, too ugly and nothing more than cheap wheels. I kid drove by in one today fully kitted out and with at least the retail equivalent of $10k sunk into it.

whoa. that GTR is nice!

[Vorsprung]

Cars with rally heritage. E,g, Clean original
- Mitsubishi Galant VR4 RS or Evo 0 (and I would also argue Evos I-III as well if you can still find any good ones)

Why not an Evo V? There were a few of them around but they are getting fewer and fewer, and to find a standard one is getting harder too. I am lead to believe that there won't be any more landing on out shores because their now too old
An Evo V, X and 6.5 would be my pick

- Early model Toyota Hiace vans

How early? I have a 1988 Hiace does that count?

[AngleBox]

whoa. that GTR is nice!

Very .... but how much would it appreciate in value over the next 5 years relative to a Mk1 Lotus Cortina?

[Filx]

Hiace vans

When was the last time you saw a mint early model Hiace? 

[Filx]

Why not an Evo V?

I've no doubt all Evo's will appreciate at some stage. However I don't think Evo V's (2nd Gen) prices have bottomed out as yet and also Evos I-III will always be the "original Evo" kind of like a Mk1 Golf GTI will always be the original GTI - therefore I'd argue in future they'll always be more collectable than later Evos and the first to really start appreciating in value.

[80 Vert]

When was the last time you saw a mint early model Hiace? 

Wow thats cherry, you should have bought that Phil. Apple green too.

[spooln]

Hiace vans, no chance, there all being stolen an exported to India and Pakistan.

[BB]

They all rusted to the ground those van, and th nissan ones which were actually better in my opinion
 I had a homy and I welded up a cool early caravan long wheel base.

[Filx]

Exactly, commercial vehicles all get used to death and then one day you turn around and there's almost none left. I keep thinking of Kombi's - 20-30 years ago would anyone have thought a Kombi would go for $100K?

Wow thats cherry, you should have bought that Phil. Apple green too.

Should have at Y350,000 - not so keen now it's back at Y880,000 starting bid 

[80 Vert]

They all rusted to the ground those van, and th nissan ones which were actually better in my opinion
 I had a homy and I welded up a cool early caravan long wheel base.

What about a Bongo Brawny Jem?  Better than a Homy!

[Simon MkII]

The Hiace is awesome. Mate of mine had a 3 liter turbo diesel one. Thing was easy to drive and had heaps of grunt. 3rd gear skids easy!  

I think the fd RX7 is well on its way to being a future classic. Plenty of limited edition ones spread around. Standard ones are already sought after.

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[spooln]

Agreed. I think Japanese tuning companies could be the collector  cars of the future. Tomi, kakamoto, nismo shop modified cars. Wild moda and lots of power.

[Number21]

Peugeot 406 coupe. Definately a future classic, Pinninfarina designed and everything.