Top Three (Classic) Thrill/Investment Cars You Hunger For

[HHGT]

The Pinto has the great advantage for the driver as you never get any tailgators.

The Pacer looks like a flying saucer.

The Vega and a engine only a mother could love.

The Greblim as a precursor the the "smart" car.

At least one of the cars I listed relates to the other thread I posted..http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?21798-Breaking-News....Re.-Serotonin

 

[GTdrummer]

I went to a military high school and drove a 72 Pinto. Dates were scarce.

 

[DanielJ]

First, add would a 57 XK 140 3.4 SE. At the limit of 120K would be a push to find one in good condition and that is correct.

Second, would be a 63 E Type Coupe. At 100+/- K would be easier to find a nicely restored car that is correct.

Last, would be a 89 911 Speedster. Low miles and good color combination can still be found for mid 80's. I think there is good upside for this car.

Why: XK would show well with my 57 T-Bird (E-code). 63 E Type would go well with the 63 Vette SWC and the 63 356B Cab. Speedster would look good with the other Porsche cars.

Bottom line I like these cars and are on the short list anyway.

DJ

 

[FM99]

I am not much for following rules and I never have considered an automobile as an investment, it would take the fun out of owning and using them.
So, here are cars:
Cruising
1959 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible (problem-would need police escort to make left turns in many cities. Might require CL to drive).
or
1914 Model T Touring

Thrill
427 Cobra Roadster
or
Spirit of America (one run at Bonneville)

Lust
1954-1957 300 SL (though the inadequate rear seat arrangements and gear shift would inhibit fulfilling some of the lust requirement.).

 

[Nardo GT]

Pinto
Pacer
Gremlin tied with Vega

Let's up this a notch.
Pinto Cruisin' wagon
Vega Cosworth
Gremlin X V-8 with Levi's interior

 

[RADGT]

1969 Boss 302
1963 Split Window Vette
2000 Ferrari 550 Marenello

After these would still have money to spare from the 300K limit and could then hunt for a 4th.

Stu

 

[Blue Moose]

I don't think it was the Pinto! :lol

I went to a military high school and drove a 72 Pinto. Dates were scarce.

 

[ByeEnzo]

I think I have 3 cars in my collection that qualify:

1. 73 455 Super Duty TA, one on 252 cars...16000 orig miles...this thing goes like hell.
2. 70 RA III TA, concours restoration, 4 speed with rare red interior

Pontiac is out of business and they are undervalued in the muscle car world.

Pick number 3. 67 427/435 Corvette Coupe, matching numbers, Marina blue
or my 23000 mile Ford GT (probably meets the criteria).

 

[2112]

70 RA III TA, concours restoration, 4 speed with rare red interior

Pics?

 

[PL510*Jeff]

un-restored Model A --preferably a '33

any Oakland Grand National winner - pre 1975

Mura S

 

[PL510*Jeff]

I don't think it was the Pinto! :lol

+1!:rofl

 

[PL510*Jeff]

BMW M3
Mini Cooper S
Nissan GTR

Sam - here's a link to all the service codes for the "new to you" M-3 http://www.bmwarchiv.de/e-code/

Drive it in good (mental) health!

 

[Empty Pockets]

un-restored Model A --preferably a '33

any Oakland Grand National winner - pre 1975

Mura S

Uuuuuuuh...Jeffey? The last Model "A" was made in '31...Your Seniorship...Your Forgetfulness ...uh, sir.

 

[Blue Moose]

Pinto
Pacer
Gremlin tied with Vega

If they are "Celebrity Owned" you may not make it under the $300,000 limit!

 

[PL510*Jeff]

Uuuuuuuh...Jeffey? The last Model "A" was made in '31...Your Seniorship...Your Forgetfulness ...uh, sir.

no forgetfulness in my 'hood. just a typo - but at your extreme age, good that you caught it.

 

[2112]

un-restored Model A --preferably a '33

any Oakland Grand National winner - pre 1975

Mura S

Aren't Miura S's trading for $300-$500K and SV's for $600-$900K?

Why pre 75' on the Oakland winner?

 

[PL510*Jeff]

Aren't Miura S's trading for $300-$500K and SV's for $600-$900K?

not all mura 's are in the stratoshphere $$$$--at least I can continue the dream




Why pre 75' on the Oakland winner?

mid 70's nearly everything was still "old school" - late 70's,80's 90's same thing happened to hot rods as muscle cars, collector's items and over done creations, theme cars rather than right from the barn customs.

 

[ByeEnzo]

Pics?

Here's a photo of the 701/2 TA, RA III. It was featured in a recent article in "High Performance Pontiac" magazine. Here's a link to their website.

http://www.highperformancepontiac.com/features/hppp_1104_1970_pontiac_trans_am/index.html

I'll post up pics of the 73 Super Duty later today. I just got it and plan of waxing and detailing it.

 

[TCT]

Kevin,

Interesting list.

Corvette...a no brainier for some. Something special about the early ones with rare options.

I had a 69 Camaro for almost 20 years. Great choice if you can find a rare one.

Certainly do your research on the older cars before you buy.

The 550 Ferrari is also intriguing. I have read they are close or at the point where they might be a good investment/driver but a few major repairs or services will eliminate and gains. Be careful there. A pre purchase inspection is a must and one with any sort of deferred services are to be avoided. This article back up my thoughts. FYI...sportscarmarket is a good site for this thread topic.

http://www.sportscarmarket.com/columns/sheehan-speaks/2700-finding-a-ferrari-for-100k-or-less



Any no Viper ACR's on your list? Blasphemy! :biggrin

 

[Midnite Blu]

67 427/435 Vette Cp.
67 GT500 Shelby
06 Heritage FGT

Got em.........Life is good.......GO BLU