oldest new looking car

[T16OLE]

I was talking about this the other day

The Mini (BMW) 2001 they were introduced I believe

MK5 Golf

Laguna 2

[Nunga]

vtecyo said:

Citroen c6 still looks futuristic imo. Came out in 05.

I'd also like to nominate the mk 4 Supra, either 92 or 93 I can't remember.

A man after my own heart. Every time I see the big Cit I do a double take. I love them. Supras too, though on the standard rims they do look awfully 1990s.

E46 sedans were sold in 1997 or 1998 I think. I still think my '03 Coupe looks rather fresh in Mystic Blue :-)

[Flooble]

I always thought the Mazda 323F Mk2 looked fairly up to date for a long while

Stuff like the Supra Mk4 and Celica Mk7 still look up to date to my eyes.

[CX53]

The facelift Saab 9-3's have got to be knocking on 8-10 years old now, and obviously not in production any more. I think they still look pretty modern.

[Presuming Ed]

NSU R080

[Wacky Racer]

Porsche 928

[ChrisR99]

MK1 Focus, 106/Saxo and 306 spring to mind.

[vtecyo]

Also the Murcielago - came out in 2001.

[keith333]

Porsche 928 has to be the winner. Launched early mid 70s and still looks so modern to me. Interior is a bit pants though :-)

[Whistle]

I had a 56 plate Honda Accord at one point, I noticed a blue one the other day that was very clean, still looked good after all these years.

[Levin]

The second generation Suzuki Swift was launched in 2004 and still looks quite fresh. Although it does look similar to the current third generation car, which is probably part of the reason.

[Baryonyx]

Dolf Stoppard said:

Haters gonna hate but still think it looks pretty good for ten years old:

Nah, the second generation TT didn't look good even when it came out.

[BricktopST205]

Levin said:

The second generation Suzuki Swift was launched in 2004 and still looks quite fresh. Although it does look similar to the current third generation car, which is probably part of the reason.

This is the reason why it still looks relatively modern. Lazy Marques who do not change much means the older models still look fresh. The Porsche Boxster is over 20 years old yet could still be sold today. Interiors are the things that mainly show a cars age.

[RemyMartin]

Nunga said:

vtecyo said:

Citroen c6 still looks futuristic imo. Came out in 05.

I'd also like to nominate the mk 4 Supra, either 92 or 93 I can't remember.

A man after my own heart. Every time I see the big Cit I do a double take. I love them.

Everytime I drive mine it makes me smile and feel happy! Such a daft but wonderful car.

For the record. E60 BMW have dated imo. They certainly dont look like a modern car. Not enough chintzy crap which also rules out an A2 which have aged beautifully certainly not a new looking car (IMO thats not a bad thing!

[stephen300o]

The Ford Model T

[feef]

TVR Tuscan speed six. Came out in '99 and I still think it wouldn't look out of place today.

[PositronicRay]

Wacky Racer said:

Porsche 928

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This

The 924/944/928 shape hasn't aged at all and still looks fresh today.


The interior gives it away, hardly surprising since the shape was launched in the 70's. Contemparies included, Ford Cortinas, Austin Allegros, Triumph TR7s & Vauxhall Cavaliers, MGBs were still current and Mercedes were just launching the W123 E class.

[TheBALDpuma]

The Audi A2 is a good shout.

The porsche 928 isn't IMO - there is no way it looks like a modern car, the design is way off what current models are.

My addition would be the Honda S2000, first produced in 1999 so a good 17 years old!

[AH33]

Supra, definitely.

Someone mentioned TVR Tuscan. This too.

[IceBoy]

We have the winner!
IceBoy

PositronicRay said:

Wacky Racer said:

Porsche 928

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

This

The 924/944/928 shape hasn't aged at all and still looks fresh today.


The interior gives it away, hardly surprising since the shape was launched in the 70's. Contemparies included, Ford Cortinas, Austin Allegros, Triumph TR7s & Vauxhall Cavaliers, MGBs were still current and Mercedes were just launching the W123 E class.