Old Imprezas, future classics?
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I've been looking to buy an Impreza Turbo lately for not much money and I came across so many ruined examples through horrid modifications and rusty bodywork and it got me thinking, sure there are loads around now, but in 5 years time there will be much less looking at the state of many in the classifieds, will there be a time when they're sort after as much as an old M3? What do you think?
I couldnt find one that wasnt badly molested. I really like the original (circa S plate) or the blob eye ones. All that were for sale in the last month have been f
ked around with so badly that they werent worth looking at. I think there might be a market for a future classic in another few years, but the image might need to wane a little first
ked around with so badly that they werent worth looking at. I think there might be a market for a future classic in another few years, but the image might need to wane a little firstwatched top gear?
I think they're deffo going to be a classic, owing to their rally history and especially since they have stopped producing it for this country.
For example, the origanal mini became a classic in a short period after they stopped producing it. (mainly because they rusted to death)
The only problem is that rally isn't as popular as it once was and that's where it got its reputation from.
I think they're deffo going to be a classic, owing to their rally history and especially since they have stopped producing it for this country.
For example, the origanal mini became a classic in a short period after they stopped producing it. (mainly because they rusted to death)
The only problem is that rally isn't as popular as it once was and that's where it got its reputation from.
Meths said:
watched top gear?
Ahahaha I never watched it!!! I must have a lookI'm looking at one tomorrow with full history with 100k on the clock for a good price with 'stage 1' mods, doesn't appeared to have rusted much either, I didn't think i'd find one that was reasonable, I plan to refurb a lot of bits and get it rust treated etc etc.
Edited by Valgar on Sunday 10th February 21:42
The best case for this being true is to look at the prices of mk1 escorts. 25 years ago it was the boy racers weapon of choice, now the more affluent of those now grown up racers are prepared to pay serious money to re-live their glory days.
The Impreza seems to me to be the modern equivalent, so you might have to hang on to it for 25 years but it ought to get there. Christ only knows what a litre of v-power will cost then though!
The Impreza seems to me to be the modern equivalent, so you might have to hang on to it for 25 years but it ought to get there. Christ only knows what a litre of v-power will cost then though!
Been saying this for a while, mint and original turbos will, P1's and 22B's already are, probably worth hanging onto the ruined ones ina barn for when they are getting scarce, look at the early Escorts and the ruins that get restored where there is more holes than car, the Impreza is equally as relevant in terms of rallying pedigree, when the bazzed up ones are but a memory then they will start climbing, an Escort needs restoration, four linking, a better engine etc to fulfil its potential, an Imprza just needs to be as it was.
they wont be this cheap for long, classics I mean, cant see the later models being valued for a long time, people will be wanting to re-create the buzz and excitement when the first ones appeared in 1992, and the ten years or so after, the heyday.
they wont be this cheap for long, classics I mean, cant see the later models being valued for a long time, people will be wanting to re-create the buzz and excitement when the first ones appeared in 1992, and the ten years or so after, the heyday.
J4CKO said:
GC8 said:
I have a completely original 1996 WRX 'Wagon in my garage. Exactly the same as when I imported it from Japan ten years ago. Unregistered and unused apart from a camblet and oil service a couple of years ago.
Im looking forward to their change in status.
How did that occur ?Im looking forward to their change in status.
Values had dropped massively so I wasnt in a rush to register it and the £400 tax farce (caused by a ridiculous interpretation of the words 'first registered') made my mind up.
I had it taken to a specilalist in Sheffield in 2010 and had a new belt and a big service, drove it home under my trade insurance and its been in the garage ever since.
Meths said:
watched top gear?
I think they're deffo going to be a classic, owing to their rally history and especially since they have stopped producing it for this country.
For example, the origanal mini became a classic in a short period after they stopped producing it. (mainly because they rusted to death)
The only problem is that rally isn't as popular as it once was and that's where it got its reputation from.
Guess who buys classic cars though? It isn't the youth of today that know f-all about the rallying back in the 70s and 80s. It's the guys in their 40s and 50s that lived it.I think they're deffo going to be a classic, owing to their rally history and especially since they have stopped producing it for this country.
For example, the origanal mini became a classic in a short period after they stopped producing it. (mainly because they rusted to death)
The only problem is that rally isn't as popular as it once was and that's where it got its reputation from.
In 10-20 years time, the guys that were young in the 90s/00s will be buying the cars that were at the top of the game then - hence in my view the Impreza is absolutely guaranteed to be a classic of the future. It's already showing the signs.
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Edited by rossub on Sunday 10th February 22:25
Edited by rossub on Sunday 10th February 22:28
Edited by rossub on Sunday 10th February 22:28
J4CKO said:
GC8 said:
I have a completely original 1996 WRX 'Wagon in my garage. Exactly the same as when I imported it from Japan ten years ago. Unregistered and unused apart from a camblet and oil service a couple of years ago.
Im looking forward to their change in status.
How did that occur ?Im looking forward to their change in status.
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