How to Spot a Future Classic by Top Gear
If you brought a group of car enthusiast together, there is one topic of conversation that usually comes up. It is; “of the cars being produced today, which ones will be considered valuable classics in 30 years?”
With the exception of cars that exist as prototypes, special one-off makes or the most expensive, like the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 with a price tag of $1.2 million or the Pagani Zonda Roadster F C12S 7.3 selling for $667,321 - don't most modern cars seem like soulless disposable machines? Well, we’re sure mom and dad couldn’t imagine folks going into a bidding frenzy at Barrette-Jackson when they drove their 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air off the lot, so who really knows what the favorites will be.
We came across this video, How to Spot a Future Classic, from one of our favorite shows, Top Gear on BBC. We feel that they have uncovered the best strategy on how to buy a future classic today. If you’ve never tuned into Top Gear, we highly recommend you make sure your service provider broadcasts the BBC on your television. Top Gear is more than just a show to review new cars, it is essential viewing. Not just for gear heads, it also has a huge following amongst people with little or no interest in cars - both male and female. This is due to the show's irreverent approach to motoring, the humor and the priceless chemistry between the show's presenters. A global audience of 350 million can't be wrong.
Take a look and see what you think. How to Spot a Future Classic
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Wow, we’ve had lots of conversations on this subject. There are lots of formulas, folklore and fairy tales that may or may not tell you what’s going to be collectible. We always arrive at one universal truth: If it was hot when it came out, it will be hot in the vintage market. Of course, this isn’t always the case, and there are plenty of exceptions in the other direction, too. If a model’s lineage is royal, even the later stale examples will be collectible (take the Mustang II for example).