# What modern autos will someday be classics? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 20, 2008, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790 "2008-05-20T20:05:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/81 "2019-11-04T16:50:21Z")
Bump! Interesting article for those like myself with older Japanese cars. Turns out the Miata is becoming a classic: > Early Miatas are included in what Hagerty defines as “up-and-coming” Japanese collectibles, based on final sales and sell-through rates at land-based (as opposed to online) auctions. Other models, mostly from the 1990s, on the list: Acura NSX, Mazda RX-7, Integra Type R, Toyota Supra and MR2, Nissan 300ZX and Honda S2000. This part I especially like, lol; > As a result, even high-mileage, decades-old Japanese cars can supply today’s enthusiast with dependable fun, Mr. Keebler says. He points to recent online ads for 30-year-old Nissan 300 ZX sports cars. One well-kept 1992 model with 99,000 miles had an asking price of $35,000, while a 1991 turbo-equipped ZX sought $23,000 despite having logged 187,000 miles. > **[‘Japanese Cars Are Getting to Be Full-Fledged Collectibles’ (Published 2019)](https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/31/business/young-collectors-japanese-cars.html)** > > "Made in Japan” wasn’t always a sign of quality, but by the 1990s Japanese cars were putting the world on notice. Collectors are catching up, too. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2019, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/82 "2019-11-04T22:52:37Z")
Keeping my 92 with 75k for the long haul! ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/83 "2019-11-05T13:24:38Z")
Not that I’m looking to sell my S2000 in the future but I am loving the way the market is going with these cars as well. Nice versions are going for over msrp now and I’d expect that to only get better over time. Currently got just under 42k on the 03. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/84 "2019-11-07T15:56:23Z")
From the GM side I have been watching how strong some of the niche vehicles have held value: H3T Alpha Solstice GXP Coupe G8 GXP 6speed Chevy SS manual ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/85 "2019-11-07T16:15:37Z")
The Viper for sure! ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2019, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/86 "2019-11-07T20:28:05Z")
> [@BigRon](#): > > Solstice GXP Coupe Rare to see these & Saturn Skys. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/87 "2019-11-07T21:27:56Z")
I see a lot here in Detroit. My mom has a sky redline 5speed and enjoys it. But the coupes (hardtop) are rare birds, less than 1300 produced, 800 GXP, 300 manual. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/c/6/c619866229ec013f9b9a08f46dfc26fdfcde00e3.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2019, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/88 "2019-11-08T12:30:13Z")
Mine. '14-'15 Z/28. The last really big cube N/A V8. They declined for a bit, but now are stable. Low mileage cars still fetch $45-$50k. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2019, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/89 "2019-11-08T22:52:24Z")
impossible to find clean 240sx’s anymore… all 1980’s BMW’s are going to be on that list too. I would love a nice 325is E30 right now. ---
**Author:** ![LUC1F3R](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luc1f3r/32/7299_2.png) [@LUC1F3R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUC1F3R)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2019, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/90 "2019-11-11T16:53:27Z")
Add CTS V wagon to the list. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2019, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/91 "2019-11-11T19:02:20Z")
i saw a CTSV wagon the other day on the 403… it was bliss. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/92 "2019-11-11T19:53:52Z")
Wagons are routinely pulling $40k plus on bring a trailer ---
**Author:** ![Skurge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skurge/32/7285_2.png) [@Skurge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Skurge)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/93 "2019-11-12T14:53:41Z")
i think the cars that are going to be classics are the ones without all the electronic nonsense. we are getting further and further away from being able to feel and tell what the car is doing. so much so that i think everyone will end up(at least the car minded people) longing for something with a connection to the road. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2019, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/94 "2019-11-12T20:31:35Z")
^ that and anything sporty, RWD and manual transmission. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2019, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/95 "2019-11-14T23:51:53Z")
SS Silverado is on my short list of vehicles to have (again) ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/96 "2019-11-15T18:07:30Z")
Super nice truck for sure! EDIT - Ram srt10 too ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2019, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/97 "2019-11-18T16:10:49Z")
Since people are talking pickups, I’d add the Ford Lightning to the list. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/98 "2019-11-25T17:53:51Z")
Just saw a Syclone with high miles asking $18k on criagslist. Edit: It’s clean > **[1991 GMC syclone 1 of 2995 made](https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/d/utica-1991-gmc-syclone-1-of-2995-made/7026546126.html)** > > 1991 GMC syclone 1 of 2995 made . This was the fastest production car made in 1991. The truck is rust free and has not been repainted. It has been tastefully modified to run even faster. I have all... ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/99 "2019-11-25T20:04:29Z")
Damn ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/100 "2019-11-25T20:28:14Z")
He might have actually got that much except for this line: “It has been tastefully modified to run even faster.” Collectors are looking for unmolested cars and those are the only ones they’re paying top dollar for. Clean or not I seriously doubt he gets anywhere near his asking price. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790.md?page=4) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790.md?page=6)