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JET02WRX · 08-14-2008, 10:58 AM

In order for a car to be desirable to a collector, there has to be 'something' about it. Something that makes it a piece of automotive history. What that something is, well thats debatable. One persons trash is anothers treasure as they say.

The "first" of any series of car can make it valuable. Even fully restored, the first year Honda Civic could be collectable to someone. But in most instances...its got to have a history. The GTO, Charger, Challenger, Mustang, had a lot of firsts. Thats what makes them so collectable. The problem with these cars is their future generations were "contaminated" in the late 70's and early 80's by oil prices, poor designs, and lack of devotion from their respective manufacturers.
I think certian Supras, 300zx's, STi's, Evo's will also be collectiable, even when this fad dies. There are a lot of "firsts" in those cars as well. But just like someone else stated...mass production kills collectability...even when there are only a few left.

Thats my take.

08-14-2008, 10:58 AM	#10
JET02WRX Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chester Co. Member #2133 My Ride: 2002 WRX Wagon iTrader: (1)	In order for a car to be desirable to a collector, there has to be 'something' about it. Something that makes it a piece of automotive history. What that something is, well thats debatable. One persons trash is anothers treasure as they say. The "first" of any series of car can make it valuable. Even fully restored, the first year Honda Civic could be collectable to someone. But in most instances...its got to have a history. The GTO, Charger, Challenger, Mustang, had a lot of firsts. Thats what makes them so collectable. The problem with these cars is their future generations were "contaminated" in the late 70's and early 80's by oil prices, poor designs, and lack of devotion from their respective manufacturers. I think certian Supras, 300zx's, STi's, Evo's will also be collectiable, even when this fad dies. There are a lot of "firsts" in those cars as well. But just like someone else stated...mass production kills collectability...even when there are only a few left. Thats my take. __________________ 2002 WRX "Fun-Wagon" Last edited by JET02WRX; 08-14-2008 at 11:00 AM.