“Classics are for people who can’t afford supercars”

[MC Bodge]

nickfrog said:

Muddle238 said:

MC Bodge said:

The premise of the chap in the original posting is that to "win at life" means to accumulate more cash than others and/or be seen to by as many people as possible.

"Winning at life" is a phrase that amuses me, it suggests that life is game and you're in competition with everyone else to "out do" them. Usually resulting in a shallow existence of portraying a flashy image and pseudo-wealth. The people who are genuinely wealthy often "portray" their wealth by driving some old snotters and don't give a monkeys about what others think.

You guys read too much into it. It's entirely possible that a supercar owner doesn't give a st what you or anyone else think. Reverse snobbery, the usual PH indicator of bitterness / envy.

Edited by nickfrog on Sunday 27th May 16:04

It is entirely possible.

But very unlikely, given what OP said about him

[nickfrog]

MC Bodge said:

It is entirely possible.

But very unlikely, given what OP said about him

It's a sample of 1. Assuming the conversation ever happened obviously...

[DoubleD]

browngt3 said:

It's ironic many comments here show the same judgemental nonsense as those in the OP. If you like cars then it doesn't matter if your a Porsche, Fezza or Classics man. Each to their own. Im often mystified by people's choice in car but, hey, we're all different.

This.

[WJNB]

Oh please stop wasting time with such daft posts.

[Lester H]

The two categories - classics / supercars - are so dirrerent that the question is pointless. The occasional classic may blur the distinction but generally they are not comparable.

[DoubleD]

Lester H said:

The two categories - classics / supercars - are so dirrerent that the question is pointless. The occasional classic may blur the distinction but generally they are not comparable.

Do supercars not become classics when they get old then?

[deltashad]

Yes but their 0-60 time becomes embarrassing.

[Lester H]

DoubleD said:

Lester H said:

The two categories - classics / supercars - are so dirrerent that the question is pointless. The occasional classic may blur the distinction but generally they are not comparable.

Do supercars not become classics when they get old then?

Yes, DD but there are few of them.

[nickfr0g]

No real point owning either on British roads these days.

[MC Bodge]

deltashad said:

Yes but their 0-60 time becomes embarrassing.

...to whom?

[belleair302]

I think he needs to visit Lake Como this time next year or Pebble Beach or even a dash down to Goodwood to speak to people who make him look truly poor. A car is a personal choice and his Ferrari is left behind by a Tesla, poor boy!!

[anonymous-user]

Lester H said:

Yes, DD but there are few of them.

Not sure I agree with that.

As a child of the 70s and 80s I would look at things such as :

Maserati - Merak, Ghibli, Khamsin, Bora, the various BiTurbo iterations

Lamborghini - Miura, Countach, Espada, Jalapa, Uracco, LM002, Diablo

Ferrari - 246, 308, 328. 348, 400/12, 456, Testarossa

Porsche - 930 Turbo, 959, 928

Then the smaller concerns like De Tomaso, Monteverdi, Iso Rivolta etc

It’s a long old list !

[Deep Thought]

DoubleD said:

browngt3 said:

It's ironic many comments here show the same judgemental nonsense as those in the OP. If you like cars then it doesn't matter if your a Porsche, Fezza or Classics man. Each to their own. Im often mystified by people's choice in car but, hey, we're all different.

This.

+1

Except for the mystified bit. I dont really care at all what strangers (or friends or relatives for that matter) drive or why (or how), let alone care enough to be mystified by their choices.

Edited by Deep Thought on Monday 28th May 08:55

[The Wookie]

corozin said:

I know someone with an F40 who regards people like your 458-owning mate as the kind of person as someone to avoid at shows.

Ah but are F40’s for people who can’t afford a 275 GTB?....

[e30m3Mark]

Deep Thought said:

DoubleD said:

browngt3 said:

It's ironic many comments here show the same judgemental nonsense as those in the OP. If you like cars then it doesn't matter if your a Porsche, Fezza or Classics man. Each to their own. Im often mystified by people's choice in car but, hey, we're all different.

This.

+1

Except for the mystified bit. I dont really care at all what strangers (or friends or relatives for that matter) drive or why (or how), let alone care enough to be mystified by their choices.

Edited by Deep Thought on Monday 28th May 08:55

I can find other peoples choices interesting. I know someone who loves Austin Maxi. I can see why people like what was the more mundane car of the 60's, 70's etc. My early BMW 2002 used to get more attention in London than most super cars.

[A.J.M]

Since I can’t afford a super car, I guess he’s right.

But then, I like my classic car.
It’s got character and history in buckets.

I have an old Land Rover series 1. It’s an old trails car, so has been off roaded and upgraded over the years with various other Landy bits.

I’m now faced with the dilemma of what to do with it.
Restore back to a more road going spec, or go for trials spec and bring it upto 2018 spec for safety etc.

It is a head turner though and demands concentration when driving as nothing is power assisted.