What cars will become the classics of the future?

[HerHotRod]

The other thread asking what people considered a classic got me thinking. When you think of the future say 10-20 yrs from now, can you picture any of the cars running around today being considered a classic. I find it kinda hard to believe. I mean the technology out now and so many cars being front wheel drive, I just don't associate that w/ a stereotypical muscle car :dunno:. But thats just me stereotyping :lol:.

But if I had to pick I would obviously say the corvette because of what it was, is, and hopefully always will be, also the Buick Grand National. I know they don't make them anymore, and is'nt exactly new but they only made them for 4 yrs I think (84-87) and seem to already becoming something collectibe. Maybe the Impalla SS's, and I can't think of any front wheel drives off the top of my head.

So what do you think would be comparible to a classic of today, 20 yrs from now?

[Frankie]

None of any of today's cars will become classics. Fiberglass, plastic, computer controlled components, etc... none of which will last through the test of time. Plus, with all of today's safety regulations and design requirements, all the cars basically are the same these days, none have any character or personality. Can you tell that I hate modern vehicles?

[plymouthpower]

well the old muscle cars are dying out becoming very rare which is why we love them like little children but the cars today will be in a class just not like the amarican muscle was of course but none the less they will be in a class referred to the olden days but the technology is exploding in cars but the corvette and camaro and firebird will be the new class of ""muscle cars"" for say but hey its just what i think !!

[Dano Moparo]

Yeah the Corvette's are kinda grandfathered in, and other than the GN's and SS Monte I don't see much else either that could become "classic". The only FWD I can think of are maybe the turbo and GLH Chryslers of the mid 80's. I can't believe I just wrote that:oops:

[HerHotRod]

Yeah it's hard to think of front wheel drive as being considered a classic.

I agree w/ Frank on the nothing having much character anymore. Everything seems to look the same now. Look at the GTO, looks nothing like the orig. GTO, but a cross between a modern day Monte Carlo/Grand Prix.

As far as the technology, maybe one day fuel injection will be looked at as the carburetor of the industry :lol:.

[NXz28]

I agree, Grand Nationals will be considered a classic car in the future. Hagherty's auto insurance currenty considers them an exotic car.

[74javelin]

well the old muscle cars are dying out becoming very rare which is why we love them like little children but the cars today will be in a class just not like the amarican muscle was of course but none the less they will be in a class referred to the olden days but the technology is exploding in cars but the corvette and camaro and firebird will be the new class of ""muscle cars"" for say but hey its just what i think !!


+1 the 99? and newer firebirds look the part. they look mean :)

[Scott]

Fox bodied Mustangs 1979 - 1993 for sure. :D

[theTorinoguy]

Yeah it's hard to think of front wheel drive as being considered a classic.

I agree w/ Frank on the nothing having much character anymore. Everything seems to look the same now. Look at the GTO, looks nothing like the orig. GTO, but a cross between a modern day Monte Carlo/Grand Prix.

As far as the technology, maybe one day fuel injection will be looked at as the carburetor of the industry :lol:.

none of the older cars that are being remade these days look like the originals except for the mustang kinda......what do you think of the new charger?

[BigBadBuick]

Swapped 240's, civics, integras. I bet one day a mint condition stock CRX si will break the million dollar mark at Barrett-Jackson.

[HerHotRod]

none of the older cars that are being remade these days look like the originals except for the mustang kinda......what do you think of the new charger?

I agree.
I've only seen a few small pictures of the Charger and I think I like it but I still don't agree w/ calling it that since it looks nothing like the original. It's not like the Mustang where it evloved over the yrs. This they stopped making and are bringing back just the name and none of the looks. Just like the GTO.

[Jordan Y.]

The 89 TTA goes along with the GN's. The MKIV Supra will be a collector's car. The 93 Mustang Cobra, the 95 Cobra R. The ZR-1 Vettes. Some of the Shelby Turbo Dodges, particulary the Turbo 3 cars.

[SPOONCIVIC]

my 1989 crx si

[74javelin]

Swapped 240's, civics, integras. I bet one day a mint condition stock CRX si will break the million dollar mark at Barrett-Jackson.


:haha: :haha: :haha:

when our cars where made when there was HP wars. then in the 70's, 80's, 90's cars didn't come with big hp. theres a hp war again and when it's over the big hp cars will be the new classics.

[Little Nicky]

Fox bodied Mustangs 1979 - 1993 for sure. :D
F'IN SCORE.

[Eric123]

thunderbirds :nerd:

[BeniBoi09]

its all about the 2001 v6 automatic mustangs.... actually, i believe cars like the s2000, and supra will be classics... I know they will never be muscle cars but at least classics.. hell even 10 years later supras are selling for almost the original price..

[Topless T/A]

I'd say the Grand National and some of the upper end mustang's and f-body's like the Cobra and Firehawk will be considered classics by a lot of people

[uMachMe]

'03-'04 Mach 1 less then 16k for 2 year span... & blow the original away with the A/C on :) (I would love a '69 though..lol)

[93turboty]

Do not forget the 1991 GMC Syclone ,and the 1992 / 1993 GMC Typhoon.

[MYSY 8U]

Do not forget the 1991 GMC Syclone ,and the 1992 / 1993 GMC Typhoon.

Sonoma GT as well ;-)

[BDIX]

I'm gona have to Guarantee that the 87-93 foxbody will be worth money one day...


they just keep on going up in price now... I cant imagine in 10 more years.

[Flastangs]

Vipers...Cobras...5.0 Mustangs...Camaro SS and WS6 Trans Am's...GMC Syclones and typhoons (they still bring over $10,000) and yes GN's will be "collectable"

[MCCOY]

Delorean! Stainless steel with gullwing doors.
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