greg1647545532 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Every once in a while when I'm surfing CL for shit I'll never buy I come across an old car that's cool just for the sake of being old. Like a 1978 Civic Wagon. In 1978 it was a shitty car, in 1988 it was a shitty used car, and in 1998 it was a joke. But in 2011 if you saw a clean one driving around it would be cool just because you don't see them anymore. It'd be a survivor. Invariably when they pop up they're the legendary little old lady cars with 80k miles and an 8k price tag that the buyer will probably never get. This got me thinking. Collectors cars will always be available in good condition with low miles. 25 years from now if you want a Cobra, you'll be able to buy one from some dumbass who bought one and never drove it because it was some special shade of orange. And if you really want a Cobra in 25 years, that's the way to go, because then you're not the chump who insured, maintained, and stored a car that you never drove. But nobody collects 1978 Civic wagons, and finding one that's in good shape is basically a fluke. If you had bought one in 1988 it would cost you peanuts. You wouldn't have to insure it for anything. And you could basically store it in a barn, starting it up a couple times a year just to keep things moving. And then, 20 years later, you could hose off all the grime, replace some rubber bits, and have a really unique cream puff of a car. It wouldn't be a nice car, but it would still turn heads by the virtue of being old, clean, and still on the road. And the only cost to you is the initial purchase price and the associated time value of that money. So, what car would you squirrel away? Since this is a Greg thread there are rules: 1) You must post a link to a specific example of your car. Ebay, autotrader, cars.com, craigslist, whatever. I want proof that this car is readily available and meets the price and mileage requirements given below. 2) Car must be listed at or under $12,000. I don't care how much you think you'll talk 'em down. 3) Mileage must be less than 6,000 per year, up to a max of 80,000. Some thoughts -- I'm not talking about collectors cars. Although storing an Integra Type R would seem to make more sense than some run-of-the-mill base model LS, you can always find a low mileage Type R, but nobody buys a base model and then parks it. Also, the LS will be much cheaper to buy initially. I'd also look at cars that aren't selling all that well, to increase the chances of yours being unique in 25 years. And keep in mind that you'll be in your late 40s or early 50s when you're driving this thing. Or late 50s in my case. So it's got to have some redeeming qualities too. More thoughts -- Mechanically simple cars seem like a better bet. Also, despite the fact that all my examples are Hondas, I'm brand agnostic on this. Let's not turn this into a brand loyalty pissing match. Cliffs version: There is no cliffs version. If you couldn't read all this, don't play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 There are quite a few for me. OG Mini just to name one (this one is even in British racing green) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-Mini-S-S-/320651415040?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4aa8504e00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I understand what you're getting at, although I'm not sure it's a very good idea to "squirrel away a car." I think it would be unlikely that you could put a car in storage, start it a few times a year, and think that in 20 years "you could hose off all the grime, replace some rubber bits, and have a really unique cream puff of a car." I believe that you'd either have to be putting more time and money into the car all along, or else face a major refurbishing at the end of storage in order to have a cream puff. Obviously you disagree. I'm encouraged that someone has faith that 20 years from now we'll be able to buy petroleum that resembles the regular unleaded we buy now. I admit I'm a pessimist; I bought a vehicle that runs on kerosene, waste vegetable oil, and biodiesel. But if it's okay, I want to play the game you outlined. http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/hbRg2EKGrHqYOKkYEznEZ9ykKBNOo3rrQ1w_4.jpg http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4dr-Sdn-Coll-5-7L-CD-Power-Windows-Power-Door-Locks-/230581370065?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item35afb87cd1 1-owner, 30,000 mile car in Florida, and my guess is the original owner has blue hair and sat low/drove slow. When I posted this, the bid was at $5,000. This car was a bit of an anachronism even when it was new. Twenty years from now people will think it's from Mars. Low tech for the year, probably won't have too much problem with parts availability, and I doubt many people are putting these away as their "babies." Cruise around in this in 2031 and you'll turn heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Obviously you disagree. Actually, I don't. I just didn't want to ruin my own party Great choice with the Roadmaster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 http://www.milkmandan.org/dev/null/archives/subaru_svx_white.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 e30 fbgm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 easy enough http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Oldsmobile-Cutlass-Supreme-8-TRACK-TAPE-ORIGINAL-EVERYTHING-9900-MILES-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem415626d8a1QQitemZ280618260641QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 id do my old 03 GT. i loved that car. i had to. http://www.theequinest.com/images/squirrel-7.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I love me some Land Cruisers Land Cruiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy chan Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 i'd like a rotary mazda pickup http://www.rotarytruck.com/ http://www.rotarytruck.com/links-thumbs/a-rotary-005-thumb.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 For obvious reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0n8 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 i'd like a rotary mazda pickup http://www.rotarytruck.com/ http://www.rotarytruck.com/links-thumbs/a-rotary-005-thumb.jpg I like it How readily available? unmolested mazdaspeed proteges are kinda few and far between and not many were produced in the first place http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220731348919&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 88 Fiero GT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy chan Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 I like it How readily available? unmolested mazdaspeed proteges are kinda few and far between and not many were produced in the first place http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220731348919&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT They come and go. It's kinda hard to find them in good shape. Mazdaspeed proteges are cool, but yeah, not many made and I think they are overpriced for what you get and they've probably been beat to shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 They come and go. It's kinda hard to find them in good shape. Mazdaspeed proteges are cool, but yeah, not many made and I think they are overpriced for what you get and they've probably been beat to shit I still miss a lot of things about my MSP. It's impossible to find one unmodified. Although, I don't think it will ever be a collector's item. For me, the couple I thought of would be: 1. 1990+ Nissan 300ZX TT 2. Merc 190E Cosworth 3. Dodge Steath TT and if the budget was more like $30k, it would be a no-brainer: 2010 Pontiac Solstice Coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 For obvious reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Oh, there gotta be thousands of them -Datsun 240z -Datsun 510 -Honda CRX -92-95 Honda Civic HB -Acura ITR -GMC Typhoon -GMC Syclone -87 Buick GNX -86-87 Buick Grand National -91-95 MR2 turbo -Galant VR4 -84 Supra/Celica......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 1980 grand am 1990 lincoln mark vii bill blass t type syclone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Mazda 323GTX Mazda RX-3 or a REPU as Frenchy posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibies Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) Omni GLHS http://www.relentlessracing.com/images/customer_don_omni.jpg http://tinyurl.com/omniglhs 323GTX (as posted by rotarded) http://thegarageblog.com/garage/wp-content/uploads/0707_z+1988_mazda_323_gtx+side.jpg http://tinyurl.com/323gtxs 190e cosworth http://www.datazap.net/sites/Svensk_exports_images/MiscPhotos/190e_evo2-C.jpg http://tinyurl.com/190ecos Nissan Pulsar GTI-R http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c350/kendonkm/babygozilla023.jpg http://tinyurl.com/gti-arg Edited February 5, 2011 by alibies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Oh, there gotta be thousands of them -Galant VR4 you can buy mine and put it away right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 you can buy mine and put it away right now! Your don't run. Do you have a clean stocker? Also -FJ40 Land Cruiser -Old Mercedes diesel -Toyota Cressida -Celica GT4/GTX -Jaguar XJS -4 door M3 -BMW 850i -Land Rover Defender -1989 Turbo Trans Am -old VW Beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0n8 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Alfa Romeo 164 S http://www.moby302.co.za/photo/ae/alfa_romeo_164_01_dvdb07.JPG Merkur XR4Ti http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/43/1985_Merkur_XR4Ti.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy chan Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 oh so many good cars! i need to update my list now! i also want a geo metro xfi because it gets wicked good gas mileage...but it would crumble in a crash (i've had two regular metros and you could sneeze and dent the sides ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Alibies - the 190E Cosworth you posted is an EVO2, which was sold in very limited numbers and not in the US. Good luck finding one under $50k right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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