Any interest in old cars?
01-21-2008, 10:32 AM
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My current classic was also my first car...
It's a '61 Corvair Monza, mostly restored, although just as a driver, not a show car.
It's a '61 Corvair Monza, mostly restored, although just as a driver, not a show car.
01-21-2008, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Slamnasty,Jan 21 2008, 02:24 PM
You and I are totally on the same wavelength on that one. The BMW 3.0 CSL is one of my dream BMWs to own in the future, along with an original M6/635CSi or Z8.
As far as muscle cars/classics go, I find a lot of value in them. They may be simple, but many of them are also absolute pinnacles of automotive styling. Nothing encompasses the 1950s like a 57 Chevy. Or the 60s like a Split window Vette or Cobra. Then you have the deusenburgs of the 20s/30s, the Lincolns of the 40s...there's so much out there that is so timeless styistically, and that has no peer in modern times. The E-Type is another. The prettiest car today can't hold a candle to the prettiest car from decades ago. What makes today's cars so desirable in the relative styling vacuum is their complete technological and extractable road prowess over the old stuff. Today's cars are timeless for completely different reasons.
As far as muscle cars/classics go, I find a lot of value in them. They may be simple, but many of them are also absolute pinnacles of automotive styling. Nothing encompasses the 1950s like a 57 Chevy. Or the 60s like a Split window Vette or Cobra. Then you have the deusenburgs of the 20s/30s, the Lincolns of the 40s...there's so much out there that is so timeless styistically, and that has no peer in modern times. The E-Type is another. The prettiest car today can't hold a candle to the prettiest car from decades ago. What makes today's cars so desirable in the relative styling vacuum is their complete technological and extractable road prowess over the old stuff. Today's cars are timeless for completely different reasons.
25 most beautiful cars
Several of them have been mentioned here. Some I disagree with, but it's a pretty good list.
01-21-2008, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by cbehney,Jan 21 2008, 01:35 PM
- Studebaker Avanti
- 1949 Mercury
- Porsche 550
- BMW Z8
- FD RX-7
(although clearly the last 2 there are off-topic...)
01-21-2008, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by cbehney,Jan 21 2008, 11:35 AM
01-21-2008, 11:41 AM
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Hmm, there are a couple that just don't belong on that list. The 300ZX is one. And how about the XJ-6 ?! Nothing especially wrong with that shape but in the most beautiful 25 ? Not a chance.
01-21-2008, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bjohnston,Jan 20 2008, 11:42 PM
So, who here sees a classic in his/her future? Cars from the '30s, '40s, '50s, and '60s are beautiful in a way newer cars may never be. I love the looks of lots of them but can't say that I aspire to own a classic car. I was born in '76, so I can't personally relate to any of these cars. Plus, I'd only buy a car to drive, and I bet they drive like shit. But I sure do love looking at them.
These cars may not be exactly on topic but yes, any race car from early 70's and earlier hold special places in my heart and I will own one (or multiple) someday.
01-21-2008, 03:09 PM
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I'm a 56 model and I've owned a bunch of them. I've had several 60's Mustangs including the mighty 69 Mach I 428 Super Cobra Jet. I've driven probably 40 or 50 60's Corvette's and owned a 64 327/300hp/4sp/Conv. with both tops for several years. There are few muscle cars from that era that haven't driven many miles in. I even made a living buying and selling them in the late 70's and early 80's. I tried collecting them for a while too but sold my collection in 1985. I wouldn't want to daily drive any of them now but I sure wish I had them to sell at current prices.
01-21-2008, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by cbehney,Jan 21 2008, 08:03 AM
"from the 60s" might be possible if you count a replica 427 AC Cobra,
01-21-2008, 06:01 PM
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I've been watching Barrett Jackson for years and the crowds seem way down from last year as well as the prices.
I also notices a decided dearth of trophy wives...
I also notices a decided dearth of trophy wives...