[Boxer]

I was having a lively discussion with a friend yesterday on which were the most collectable cars of the "modern" era (post 1980). Clearly rarity (# built), performance stats, racing association, and manufacturer are all key obvious factors. Personally I also think the driving experience, useability, and maintenance cost (and how easy is it to maintain) also have a large impact.

So far the list is:

Ferrari Enzo
Ferrari F50
Ferrari 288 GTO
Pagani Zonda
Porsche 959
Jaguar XJR-15
Porsche Carrera GT
Ferrari F40
Jaguar XJ220

Others? Comments?

[a1exander]

Originally Posted by Boxer

I was having a lively discussion with a friend yesterday on which were the most collectable cars of the "modern" era (post 1980). Clearly rarity (# built), performance stats, racing association, and manufacturer are all key obvious factors. Personally I also think the driving experience, useability, and maintenance cost (and how easy is it to maintain) also have a large impact.

So far the list is:

Ferrari Enzo
Ferrari F50
Ferrari 288 GTO
Pagani Zonda
Porsche 959
Jaguar XJR-15
Porsche Carrera GT
Ferrari F40
Jaguar XJ220

Others? Comments?

I am surprised that the XJR-15 i so reasonably priced now given its rarity as well as its original price.

[wetpet]

Are you restricting this to super cars?

[Boxer]

Originally Posted by wetpet

Are you restricting this to super cars?

Not at all. The only criteria is collectability.

[wetpet]

I have to be honest, i'm not a big fan of post 1980 cars, except for the super cars. i will have to think on that one.

some of the mopars come to mind like the prowler. maybe the ford gt. not a big fan of the corvettes, but i'm sure there is a rare collectible in there somewhere. I'm sure there is a mustang variant or two that will stand the test of time. Forget the name of that weird chevy truck that came out. might not be collectible but i bet they didn't sell many. funny, i just googled "ugly chevy truck" and it came up! the SSR. Anyway, a few off the top of my head.

[Killer58]

I think you have to include the original Countach, it was such a radical design for it's day. It may not demand a lot of money, but I think it will always be "collectable".

[wetpet]

can't believe i forgot that. better add the diablo too.

[Boxer]

Originally Posted by Killer58

I think you have to include the original Countach, it was such a radical design for it's day. It may not demand a lot of money, but I think it will always be "collectable".

Yes and no, I would agree that the 1st generation Countach is quite collectable but it is a pre 1980s car, hence not eligible for this list.

Really not sure about the Diablo. While it is a "significant" car, it really did not establish a new benchmark for performance, design, materials, or technology. I would put it in the same category as the Testarossa.

[cribbj]

Boxer, I think the McLaren F1 would be one to add to your list.

[Boxer]

Originally Posted by cribbj

Boxer, I think the McLaren F1 would be one to add to your list.

can't believe I missed the McLaren F1. It should be at the top of the list.

[t1fosI]

Originally Posted by Boxer

can't believe I missed the McLaren F1. It should be at the top of the list.

Not the prettiest... Aston Martin Virage Lightweight GT (1991).
Aston Martin Picture Gallery - Aston Martin Virage lightweight GT

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[Boxer]

Originally Posted by t1fosI

Not the prettiest... Aston Martin Virage Lightweight GT (1991).
Aston Martin Picture Gallery - Aston Martin Virage lightweight GT

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It will be interesting to see if the Aston One Seven Seven becomes a collectable. I doubt the Veyron will be 15 years from now.

[wetpet]

I guess really you have to mean how collectible. Certainly a diablo will be more collectable than a testarossa and less than an f1. but i think all of them will be collectible in the future. Meaning, demand will outstrip supply and this will become more acute as time goes by. collectible.

[Magnum6464]

What about the

Delorian
Buick Grand National
Detomaso Pantera
Lamborghini LM002
Ford GT40
Maserati MC12
Mercedes Benz CLK GTR
Saleen S7



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Mario

[wetpet]

mc12 and saleen good calls. rather have the mc12 than the enzo

[cribbj]

DeTomaso Mangusta gets my vote. Absolutely gorgeous lines, only about 400 made, and around 200 known survivors.

[Boxer]

Originally Posted by Magnum6464

What about the

Delorian
Buick Grand National
Detomaso Pantera
Lamborghini LM002
Ford GT40
Maserati MC12
Mercedes Benz CLK GTR
Saleen S7



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Mario

Any idea how many road legal Saleen S7s were produced?

[Magnum6464]

Originally Posted by Boxer

Any idea how many road legal Saleen S7s were produced?

I remember reading once that it was around 200 or so but dont quote me on that. They are all hand made so I am sure it was not in the thousands. They mostly work on Mustangs applying different power packages as a company.

It's pretty much all I know about them which is not much.



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Mario

[Boxer]

Originally Posted by Magnum6464

I remember reading once that it was around 200 or so but dont quote me on that. They are all hand made so I am sure it was not in the thousands. They mostly work on Mustangs applying different power packages as a company.

It's pretty much all I know about them which is not much.



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Mario

I looked at a coupel of high end classified sites, not a single one for sale anywhere.

[Magnum6464]

Dupont Registry has 4 for sale, 1 is a GT series...325K to 350K

2007 Saleen S7R French GT Series. Overall Winner. The last S7R Saleen completed (#15 of 15 built) and raced by famed race team ORECA in 2007! 3 first place finishes 12 top ten & 7 podium finishes!


Saleen S7 for Sale - duPontREGISTRY.com




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Mario