Cars that should do well over the next 10years

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Nayf said:
I’m rather more understanding - after all, a Shamal had lots of things that are objectively sub optimal but I want one of those more than my next breakfast, even though a 550 Maranello is objectively better in almost every way. The value conferred upon it is not for its abilities, it’s for what it IS.

It’s the same with the Escort Cosworth. I dreamed of one when a nipper, and even though I’ve driven a few and been underwhelmed, I still have one on my lottery list...
The Escort Cosworth is more than a car; much like the Lotus Carlton it’s a cultural icon for people of a certain mind, a mind that I share for largely nostalgic reasons. It’s the other side of the coin to me having absolutely no interest in Jaguar E-types, Minis, Morris Minors or Lotus Cortinas, even if I do respect them.
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I understand that. There must be a bit of cult behind any vintage car to get classic status and not necessarily everyone will agree on what that is (unless we talk 250GTO segment).
 
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I've only had a quick look through this thread but no one has mentioned E30 BMW's particulary 6 cylinder ones, 320i-323i or 325i. Had a 318i back in the 90's, treacherous in the winter unless you had a large aircraft apron to 'play' on....
 
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midlifecrisis said:
I've only had a quick look through this thread but no one has mentioned E30 BMW's particulary 6 cylinder ones, 320i-323i or 325i. Had a 318i back in the 90's, treacherous in the winter unless you had a large aircraft apron to 'play' on....
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I think because they have already done well over the last 10 years. Next up the E46, in the right variant.
 
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Oneball said:
This was at the bottom of the Alfasud ad;

www.ebay.co.uk

1995 N CADILLAC CONCOURS 4.6 PETROL HEARSE BUDDHIST SHOW CAR | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1995 N CADILLAC CONCOURS 4.6 PETROL HEARSE BUDDHIST SHOW CAR at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
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My brain keeps telling me it was a pickup / ute sitting in front of some overly ornate furniture in the show room with the first photo. I couldn't compute the 2nd photo for a few seconds!
 
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hashluck said:
I think because they have already done well over the last 10 years. Next up the E46, in the right variant.
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The E46 ship has sailed.
I had one (2006 manual Coupé, carbon black and imola) and in true style, sold a great example, one of the last made... only to watch values gain strongly.
 
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Nayf said:
Was yours a RHD one? Speaking to Rouse the RHD cars the driver was sat behind the turbo unlike the lefties, which meant it was like being sat in a furnace.
I think after the Birmingham race one year half the grid needed to be given medical treatment afterwards.
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The car was a left hooker, an Adrian Campos car from Madrid built in Germany
August in Jarama is usually 40 degrees+, it was hard graft.

Dave
 
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Crikey I’d been looking at what might go up but think I might give the whole thing a miss - coming from an investment background there are two scary things at present - 1) there are bubbles appearing everywhere. People can’t wait to throw money at any old **** idea; and 2) EVERYONE KNOWS car prices can only go up from here. When everyone KNOWS a thing to be true in investing, then it’s almost certainly wrong.

I’m just hoping my MX5 10AE will appreciate to recoup some of the quite prodigious amount of maintenance spend (relative to its value) that the damned thing requires. :mock8:
 
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breezer said:
Crikey I’d been looking at what might go up but think I might give the whole thing a miss - coming from an investment background there are two scary things at present - 1) there are bubbles appearing everywhere. People can’t wait to throw money at any old **** idea; and 2) EVERYONE KNOWS car prices can only go up from here. When everyone KNOWS a thing to be true in investing, then it’s almost certainly wrong.

I’m just hoping my MX5 10AE will appreciate to recoup some of the quite prodigious amount of maintenance spend (relative to its value) that the damned thing requires. :mock8:
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Its back to basics mate...

And losing your house if your not too carful!

Dave
 
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