What will be the next "Classic"

[grandpa_spec_F6]

So I have been talking with mates and the topic of classic cars came up.

For instance, XA, XB and XC coups could be had for buckleys going back 10 - 15 years ago, now you can't even buy a shell for less thank $10K.

What does everyone think the next "Classic" car will be?

[trippytaka]

Originally Posted by grandpa_spec_au

So I have been talking with mates and the topic of classic cars came up.

For instance, XA, XB and XC coups could be had for buckleys going back 10 - 15 years ago, now you can't even buy a shell for less thank $10K.

What does everyone think the next "Classic" car will be?

Toyota Rukus!

[GTP-814]

XB/XC hardtops, as very hard to find in good condition

[Jim Goose]

Problem is (correct me if im wrong) is that current cars are too difficult to work on.... especially in terms of engine management and its little box of tricks.

How long will a computer last without failing?

You can pull a engine out of a XB in 30mins (if you really tried), whereas how long would it take in a BA or XT?

What about the rear end of an IRS? Was told it takes all day to pull it out if you have to change bushes etc...

What about aftermarket wise? Panels etc....

[buggo]

I think the early XR6/8's (EB-EL)will become valuble in a decade or two. I think alot will be restored as old X-series cars fade away into history.

[blk6t]

The Falcon...

[Tucool]

I reckon the B series was a huge leap forward for Ford, it will come from one of those variants..... 40th GT for me.

[Ford_The_Win]

Originally Posted by blk6t

The Falcon...

Oooh clever response

I am doubtful they will kill the nameplate though, they'll just stick it on to whatever imported barge takes it's place.

[tweeked]

Monaro,

Not a huge number, mainly V8, two door, good looks, Nameplate

Coupe 4 especially

[GT0132]

Originally Posted by Jim Goose

Problem is (correct me if im wrong) is that current cars are too difficult to work on.... especially in terms of engine management and its little box of tricks.

How long will a computer last without failing?

You can pull a engine out of a XB in 30mins (if you really tried), whereas how long would it take in a BA or XT?

What about the rear end of an IRS? Was told it takes all day to pull it out if you have to change bushes etc...

What about aftermarket wise? Panels etc....

I recall in 1986 doing a diff changeover on my XC on the side of the road with a trolley jack , socket set and a few spanners

[sneaky]

Originally Posted by tweeked

Monaro,

Not a huge number, mainly V8, two door, good looks, Nameplate

Coupe 4 especially

hoping the HSV GTO goes up in value a long way. my father in law just bought one so maybe when he is really old i can take it off his hands

[El Sucio]

Holden Monaro - particularly HSV variants.
T series AU's - particularly series 3 with the last of the windsors(strokers).
EF and EL Tickfords

Something out of left field - hemi powered Chrysler 300C's?? I think in 30 years time they will draw a renewed hot rodding crowd - maybe see some crazy 2 door convertibles or chopped roof's or something similar?

[buggo]

Originally Posted by sneaky

hoping the HSV GTO goes up in value a long way. my father in law just bought one so maybe when he is really old i can take it off his hands

Yeah I reckon all the V2 bodied Holdens/HSV's will be highly sought after in decades to come.
The highest will be the GTS in yellow.

[spebgtsprint]

Great Wall ute and the newly released Geely - Chinese first edition classics for sure...................

EB/EL GT's, ED Sprint and T3's?? (A bit biased on my behalf though....)

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by spebgtsprint

Great Wall ute and the newly released Geely - Chinese first edition classics for sure...................

EB/EL GT's, ED Sprint and T3's?? (A bit biased on my behalf though....)

Exactly what i was going to post

[spebgtsprint]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Exactly what i was going to post

Really?? You think the Great Wall or Geely will be ultimate classics, like me cool!!!

[AWD Chaser]

T series for sure!

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

My guess would be:

EB GT, EL GT, EL XR8, BA GT, BF series 2 GT with the GT 40th being the most desirable B series.

But I think the EB GT and EL XR8 is well on its way the others will have to wait a while yet

[jlef5]

EF and EL falcons fairmonts. Monaros. 300C

[chrisfpv]

There won't be because they'll be all too common.

The classics of today are classics because nobody thought they would be worth something 30+ years on and seeing them isn't an everyday occurance for the average joe. Alot of people these days think that any car from the mid 90's onwards with the words "GT" on it are everyones desire and "must have" vehicle as it's going to be a classic one day without a doubt.

The problem with this is that they may turn out to be wrong if everyones keeping these cars or storing them away. They won't be worth anything in 10 - 15 years from now because when they go to sell there EL or BA GT for eg hoping to make a bundle, they'll have 20 more ads next to theres advertising the same thing

Just my 2c..

[Grippy]

It would have to be something that was built in low numbers. Personally I think ED XR8 Sprints and T3 TE/TS50's will be the 'modern' muslce Fords to gain value at some point, but can't ever see them commanding crazy HO kind of prices. XR8 Sprints because they were effectively a bare bone ED GT with goodies standard XR8's didn't get, and T3's because they got that sweet stroked and handbuilt windsor.

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by Jim Goose

Problem is (correct me if im wrong) is that current cars are too difficult to work on.... especially in terms of engine management and its little box of tricks.

How long will a computer last without failing?

You can pull a engine out of a XB in 30mins (if you really tried), whereas how long would it take in a BA or XT?

What about the rear end of an IRS? Was told it takes all day to pull it out if you have to change bushes etc...

What about aftermarket wise? Panels etc....

You could probably pull the I6 out of a BA in the same amount of time if you wanted to. There isn't anything extra to remove save for injector harness and the air intake tubing. The issue is going to be the longevity of the electronics.

And as far as taking all day to pull out an IRS, you need to backhand whoever told you that. 12 bolts, tail-shaft and the hand brake cable can have it on your garage floor in just over an hour. With the right tools of course!

[Road_Warrior]

Keeping on topic though, I think:

The ED XR8 Sprint
The T3 T-series
Any V2 Monaro
Any HSV GTS (particularly the ones with the Harrop or Callaway donk)
Any F6 (maybe XR6 turbos may become collectible after the I6 gets killed but it wont be a classic)
And the FGII FPV V8's. I say this because the FGII should bring the 'total package' to the table to complement the ripper V8 - this may not happen again, especially in the post-2015 world

And the kicker:
Falcon utes, particularly V8 and turbo I6 variants. I am told that regardless of which way Ford goes with the Falcon after 2015, the Falcon ute is a goner.

[jamesson1980]

ok.. apologies DJM83, i forgot to leave my originality at the door when I entered the forums today.

My original thought was early E series, but seeing as this is an invalid and pointless idea, I'l just follow the herd and say perhaps the big V8 XD/XE.

[JG65TE]

In the near future,......v8 xd , xe ghias, esps etc. In 30 years I will be pushin the daisies up but anything fpv ish that hasnt been stuffed with...

[lockieoc]

Force 6
Force 8
GT-E
F6-E
F6X
40th GT

Very few made
Anything with low build numbers

Also Spec R Typhoon
Even the last of the LTD Fairlanes might do alright later on

[GS608]

T3 for sure..HSV coupe 4

[XRGhia]

ED/EF XR6 Wagon
T3 TL50
EB/EL GT
ED XR8 Sprint

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Exactly what i was going to post

Also i will ad the RS Focus

[GEE-347]

a lil biased but maybe the T Series

also EB/EL GT?