| 1 year ago :: Jun 16, 2008 - 9:18AM #1 | |
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I was scanning the LA Times today and ran across this interesting article on rides that are still available and affordable for the average collector.The article is by one of our writers, Phil Skinner, and is well worth reading.However, my question is, are these cars really becoming collectibles?
You can check out the article here: http://www.latimes.com/classified/automotive/highway1/la-hy-1970sclassicmuscle-pg,0,7326561.photogallery |
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| 1 year ago :: Jun 16, 2008 - 2:13PM #2 | |
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I'd say most of what's in the story is true. But for myself, I'm not big on any foreign collectible vehicles. While I have nothing against them (I own an 07 Accord) I just have no interest in them.
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| 1 year ago :: Jun 16, 2008 - 5:10PM #3 | |
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I read recently that these foreign collectibles (especially the more recent ones) are getting to be all the rage since some folks are focusing on economic transportation....makes me wish I'd kept my 'vette.....Chevette that is!
I remember the first time I encountered a 208Z. I have to admit that despite the idea of a rotary motor, the car was pretty cool. In fact, I wish I had one today. Moonshine....the truly Alternative Fuel... it always makes me want to go! Otis |
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| 1 year ago :: Jun 30, 2008 - 3:56PM #4 | |
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Gotta agree with some of the picks, but others... The Datsun Z is a fine sports car, but it isn't a Muscle Car, and never was. The Mustang and Cougar are just pale, bloated comparisons to their forebears. The 77+ Corvette wasn't even a sports car anymore, but rather just a boulevard cruiser wit a flashy plastic body. On the other hand, how the list could have left out the '73 Chevelle/El Camino SS and the '74-'76 Chevelle Laguna Type S-3 454 is beyond me!
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| 1 year ago :: Jul 03, 2008 - 11:34PM #5 | |
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The reason why these cars are priced within reason is that nobody wants them. They don't bring big bucks at the auction because there aren't a hundred rabid bidders trying to outbid each other. Of course this doesn't mean they are junk. They are not sought after by the people with the big money. I question the guys knowledge. That is not a picture of a 78 trans -am, or maybe he couldn't find one to take a picture of. Since when is a pantera an affordable muscle car? 38,000 seems a little out of a common joes budget, at least around here anyway! As far as I know datsun never made a musclecar. Maybe if it came with a v8 engine. Any of them are just a shadow of what they were. They were merely hangers on at an ending era.
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| 1 year ago :: Jul 12, 2008 - 6:55PM #6 | |
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I'd say DEFINITELY! on the '77-'78 Trans Ams (biased opinion), but Alan is right. Those pics are of a '79-81 Trans Am and I think one of the coolest things about the '77-'78s were the front grilles. I've always wanted to have one with an older Pontiac motor in it to cruise past the lemmings in their Kias and Hyundais. But for now, I'm happy spending time with my '74 Firebird Esprit!
I also like the look of the late-70's Corvettes, but I'll always be a Firebird guy, and with the exception of the Pantera, the rest of those didn't seem all that desirable. |
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| 6 months ago :: May 29, 2009 - 4:50AM #7 | |
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for me they were really collectibles! but then again it really depends on what kind of car will it be, and as for the article, sorry to say, but the Pontiac trans-am coupe is the worst i've seen, not worth the money... kinda hate the Bumper anyway... |
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| 6 months ago :: May 30, 2009 - 6:37AM #8 | |
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Don't we all wish that we had a crystal ball, John's picks; 1- Volvo P 1800, rising in value daily as a good bet, 2-Datsun 240 Z only, early cars especially with pull choke handle on console. 3-Miata, 1990-1998, huge world wide following, racing and club events galore, 4-Any early built original custom, concept or hot rod, many Johnnie come lately cars, very few original Rembrandts left. 5-Porsche, very early 911 cars, 6- Early Karman Ghia convertibles, following Porsche early cars in value, 7- 1970 Camaro Z-28 with solid lifter engine, 8- Lambo Countach, rising daily in value, one of the landmark designed cars, timeless, 9- Ford GT (40), production cars in new century, unlike Vipers, Vettes, Porsche, BMW and other new century cars, the Ford GT is increasing and holding value, a timeless design, 10- the awe inspiring Pinto>>> Would like to see additions to the list, as I listen to others views, OR tell me why this list is off base. Till the next time, John
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