03-31-2004, 08:30 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
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Originally Posted by sandwich
I think the technical term for classic is 20 years old...at 30 or 40 it becomes antique.
I think there are plenty of cars that can be considered collectable...eg datsuns, early nissans, mazdas, etc. etc.....there are plenty.
However, I do believe that they all must be considered classic based on their age.
Does that mean a 1983 Camry is a classic? Yes, in the same way that a shitbox from the 1960's is classic.
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Matra refers to his Alpine which is only 10 years old as being a classic in another thread. However, I take your point. Most 80s cars wouldn't be regarded as classics yet. However, which ones are likely to be classics. I think the three I mentioned will be. Obviously any Porsche, Ferrari or Lamborghini will be classics. Also, such cars as the BMW 635 CSi, Mazda RX-7 series 1, Peugeot 205 GTi, VW Golf GTi Mk 1 & 11, Mecedes 190E 2.3-16. I guess I'm not referring to everyday cars which will only fit the "classic" definition once they become scarce. I'm referring to something a bit special, for any reason.
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