Cheap now, but going to be worth a mint
Discussion
wildcat45 said:
Seeing as Mk I and II Escorts fetch so much these days, how about unmolested moder Focus models - Not just RS and ST models, but bread and butter ones. Good clean 1970s Escort Ghia models and the like go for decent money.
Performance Ford's are a safe bet I think, obviously mk I and II Escort's are going for big money, stuff like RS Turbo Series I's, RS1600i's and Capri 2.8 have climbed in recent years. What next? Possibly RS Turbo series II, Sapphire Cosworth, RS2000 mkIV??All that jazz said:
SWoll said:
I can't see anything Vauxhall being sought after in the future TBH
Nova GTE, Astra GTE, Calibra Turbo, Tigra. All average car's when new and other than in vauxhall fanboy circles I'd imagine they'll remain that way. Just not interesting/special enough.
Mint Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo/Alfa GTV 3.0 Cup cars I can see going up in value as they have a certain "something" about them.
I bet that's what people said a decade ago about the 70s/80s Cortina, Escort, Fiesta too, but look at how much even bog standard ones go for now. The Vauxhall's you mention will go the same way, guaranteed. It's already ultra rare to find any unmolested and unrotted Nova GTE or Astra GTE. Nova GTE, Astra GTE, Calibra Turbo, Tigra. All average car's when new and other than in vauxhall fanboy circles I'd imagine they'll remain that way. Just not interesting/special enough.
Mint Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo/Alfa GTV 3.0 Cup cars I can see going up in value as they have a certain "something" about them.
BTW, the Calibra Turbo was nothing like average when it was first launched in 1992.
Ozzie Osmond said:
By the time you take account of,
1. Inflation (figures below), and
2. Maintenance costs
there is virtually no car which actually increases in value.
£10,000 in 1970 = £130,000 now
£10,000 in 1980 = £37,000 now
£10,000 in 1990 = £19,500 now
£10,000 in 2000 = £14,500 now
Indeed. I bought 3 different mini's with MOT's between 1988 and 1992, for £350, £850, and £450 and whilst they could be worth £1500 each, they are still s1. Inflation (figures below), and
2. Maintenance costs
there is virtually no car which actually increases in value.
£10,000 in 1970 = £130,000 now
£10,000 in 1980 = £37,000 now
£10,000 in 1990 = £19,500 now
£10,000 in 2000 = £14,500 now
t cars. I think it's almost impossible to pick up a truly cheap car that's going to appreciate. Even then, over time, the percentage appreciation might be significant, but the actual value in £ will be small and the future value of those £ means it's probably worth less, especially when set against the costs of caring for and maintaining a certain level of quality in the car.
However, in the spirit of the game (and assuming they're unmolested, or a restorer takes them back to original):
R26.R
Clio Trophy
Clio V6
Impreza WRX & STi - classic shape
Impreza P1
22B
S1 Exige
Ariel Atom
However, all of the above, some of which, if not all, have been mentioned above, are only really going to be of interest to proper specialist fanatics.
I'm really, really struggling to think of something that, in 50 years, will fall into the category the E-Type occupies now. I don't feel there has been a game changing vehicle from the mid-80s to late 90s that has fallen out of favour but will somehow come to be regarded as iconic of the era.
However, in the spirit of the game (and assuming they're unmolested, or a restorer takes them back to original):
R26.R
Clio Trophy
Clio V6
Impreza WRX & STi - classic shape
Impreza P1
22B
S1 Exige
Ariel Atom
However, all of the above, some of which, if not all, have been mentioned above, are only really going to be of interest to proper specialist fanatics.
I'm really, really struggling to think of something that, in 50 years, will fall into the category the E-Type occupies now. I don't feel there has been a game changing vehicle from the mid-80s to late 90s that has fallen out of favour but will somehow come to be regarded as iconic of the era.
TVRs.
Stupidly cheap to buy in many cases (for what you get) and can only really go one way valuewise.
Add in that although they have some quirks that are best dealt with by those that have been working on them for years they are very light on gizmos meaning most frustrated spanners can work on them at home and I think that they will be on the up before long.
As said there are a lot of cars that have been made in the last 5 years that will be impossible to keep running on a sensible budget in 20 years time.
One of the many reasons I have decided that I will be keeping the CS is that it is so simple to work on, and parts are so available, that I have no fear of being able to get any work that needs doing done at a good price and for a very long time.
Stupidly cheap to buy in many cases (for what you get) and can only really go one way valuewise.
Add in that although they have some quirks that are best dealt with by those that have been working on them for years they are very light on gizmos meaning most frustrated spanners can work on them at home and I think that they will be on the up before long.
As said there are a lot of cars that have been made in the last 5 years that will be impossible to keep running on a sensible budget in 20 years time.
One of the many reasons I have decided that I will be keeping the CS is that it is so simple to work on, and parts are so available, that I have no fear of being able to get any work that needs doing done at a good price and for a very long time.
callyman said:
All that jazz said:
SWoll said:
I can't see anything Vauxhall being sought after in the future TBH
Nova GTE, Astra GTE, Calibra Turbo, Tigra. All average car's when new and other than in vauxhall fanboy circles I'd imagine they'll remain that way. Just not interesting/special enough.
Mint Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo/Alfa GTV 3.0 Cup cars I can see going up in value as they have a certain "something" about them.
I bet that's what people said a decade ago about the 70s/80s Cortina, Escort, Fiesta too, but look at how much even bog standard ones go for now. The Vauxhall's you mention will go the same way, guaranteed. It's already ultra rare to find any unmolested and unrotted Nova GTE or Astra GTE. Nova GTE, Astra GTE, Calibra Turbo, Tigra. All average car's when new and other than in vauxhall fanboy circles I'd imagine they'll remain that way. Just not interesting/special enough.
Mint Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo/Alfa GTV 3.0 Cup cars I can see going up in value as they have a certain "something" about them.
BTW, the Calibra Turbo was nothing like average when it was first launched in 1992.
Rude-boy said:
TVRs.
Stupidly cheap to buy in many cases (for what you get) and can only really go one way valuewise.
Add in that although they have some quirks that are best dealt with by those that have been working on them for years they are very light on gizmos meaning most frustrated spanners can work on them at home and I think that they will be on the up before long.
As said there are a lot of cars that have been made in the last 5 years that will be impossible to keep running on a sensible budget in 20 years time.
One of the many reasons I have decided that I will be keeping the CS is that it is so simple to work on, and parts are so available, that I have no fear of being able to get any work that needs doing done at a good price and for a very long time.
Oh I do hope you are right. But I will keep hold of mine until it is valued high enough to buy another!Stupidly cheap to buy in many cases (for what you get) and can only really go one way valuewise.
Add in that although they have some quirks that are best dealt with by those that have been working on them for years they are very light on gizmos meaning most frustrated spanners can work on them at home and I think that they will be on the up before long.
As said there are a lot of cars that have been made in the last 5 years that will be impossible to keep running on a sensible budget in 20 years time.
One of the many reasons I have decided that I will be keeping the CS is that it is so simple to work on, and parts are so available, that I have no fear of being able to get any work that needs doing done at a good price and for a very long time.
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