Classic cars

[twospirits]

Originally Posted by SupaMan89T

in 1 year my car will be considered a classic! (1987 toyota supra) isnt it like after 20 years it becomes a classic or somethin?

According to my insurance company its the following..

Condition	Description
Antiques	25 model years and older
Classics	20-24 model years old
Collectibles	15-19 model years old
Customs	Autos made from 1949 to present that have been mechanically and or cosmetically altered
Exotics	Cars that are less than 15 years old and are considered to be appreciating in value
Street Rods	Pre-1949 cars that have been mechanically and or cosmetically altered
Kit Cars	Cars built from purchased packages and assembled by an experienced professional, manufacturer or dealer

TS out (classifying my car as an Exotic)

[jcsaleen]

Originally Posted by MBTN

Three words:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE

Three numbers... 2 5 0

[jcsaleen]

Originally Posted by SupaMan89T

in 1 year my car will be considered a classic! (1987 toyota supra) isnt it like after 20 years it becomes a classic or somethin?

It's 25 years for it to be a classic car. If you want it, not to conform to US standards such as emission's etc...

[Jimster]

Originally Posted by Rally Sport 92

Ohh yeah, its all about Rear wheel drive.. all these new cars with front wheel drive, is just bad, and kinda takes it out of the fun of driving, so is TC and ABS in my mind, but ABS was made because people are stupid and like stomping on the brakes, but sometimes its understandable like when a kid goes after the ball right infront of your car. TC though, in my experience hasnt been really that helpful. Oh well, classic cars are better than newer ones, no matter about your climate control crap and new leather seats.

Not really, there's a ton of really fun FWD cars, they just need to be light to be fun.


I'm more partial to classics, I like a car with a bit of character, a story behind it, I don't really mind if it breaks down so long as the time in beween break downs is just amazing.

[MonsterBengt]

New cars simpy have no soul. Classics have.. And whats the fun in having a car that never breaks? No needs of go under the hood? Except to uptade the software (wtf?).

Classic cars have feelings too.
Keep classics rollin, PIT a ricer !

[flatlander757]

I agree, I'd much rather take a 12 second TRUE musclecar from the late 60s or early 70s(Read: COPO/Yenko Camaro, 454 Chevelle SS/Olds 442/Hemi-Cuda) over a 10 second modern "musclecar" such as an LT1/LS1 Camaro(obviously modded to hell). Why? I love speed, but I appreciate history as well.

It's the same thing how you import guys buy the old ass hondas and whatnot since they're lighter and drop in crazy engines and make them fast.

Have you ever been under the hood of a real classic? You could smuggle Mexicans in there! It's so nice with all the room to work. It's such a bitch just to change spark plugs on my 94 Z. Not to mention that ever since the emissions BS has been mandated, NO engine has come close to sounding as good as an old iron block with true duals or open heads.

I went to a Ford car show last saturday. Know what I saw? An assload of insanely fast 03/04 Cobras. They easily outnumbered the old musclecars there like the 60s Mustangs, Torinos, and whatnot. One guy there was the original owner of a 56 or 57(I forget) Thunderbird. Those cars had a certain aura around them that made them seem magical in some indescribable way. Just looking at them brought a smile to my face.

It's an acquired appreciation.

Just to stir the pot a bit:
Now I'm obviously biased only naming American classics, because in reality I think 30-40 years from now "The Fast and the Furious" will be the equivalent of "American Graffiti" to the import crowd

[drunken monkey]

Originally Posted by flatlander757

in reality I think 30-40 years from now "The Fast and the Furious" will be the equivalent of "American Graffiti" to the import crowd

...that is a frightingly scary thought....

heck, the way some kids go on about supras and R33s it looks like it's already happening.

[flatlander757]

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[SakoTGrimes]

The age alone never makes it a classic. Nobody will evey call a 1998 beige Toyota Camry a classic.

[Heep]

Originally Posted by SakoTGrimes

The age alone never makes it a classic. Nobody will evey call a 1998 beige Toyota Camry a classic.

Well, you never know - some people have started to take a liking to Austin Allegros!!

I agree though, that most of the cars around today will likely have less potential to become "classics." Recyclable cars...

[Porsche]

While I won't be able to put it as eloquently as Mark initially did, there is a certain something about classic cars.

Myself, it's not so much the soul or story of a classic car, but the the setting. It seems like certain settings or occasions demand a certain pedigree of automobile. A new car is like a suit, it's versatile, crisp and looks flashy. It can somestimes be an overstatement, but with cars, modesty is a seldom found virtue.

The obvious companion to this analogy is the pair of jeans that you've loved for years. There may be a few holes, a few patches, but they're comfy, you love wearing them and, they still look good.

I could carry on, but the point is this; a classic car may not have the features and flash, but for some occasions, say a sunday morning drive, it's a 356 before a 911. Don't get me wrong though, both would be in the garage.

I'm a fan of all eras, but I'm brand specific, I can appreciate my stepdad's '71 Z28, but maybe not as much as '67 330 GTS.

[jcsaleen]

Some of my favorite classics -XJ220 concept,Jaguar E-type & the 333 sp as well & the greatest classic of all the Mclaren F1.

Vintage the old ferrari's that used to race through the forest such as this...1950 Ferrari 275 F1


& the old formula car's back in the legendary days at spa... 1966 F1


My defintetion as far as an F1 car when the word comes to mind is this. I have thought of this image even as a child. The low 90's series of bennettons I always loved...