Been through 4 classic Mustangs in the past 3 years; 2 65 Coupes, a 65 Fastback [sold it due to rod-bearing issue] and now my dream car - a 67 S-code Fastback.

I could easily sell the Fastback to buy the F-type but I know I'll regret it dearly...

I'll post pictures in a few.

 

What's your definition of a classic car?

 

Anything pre-1975?

Usually built out of steel, carburetor [or primitive EFI] and usually a lot of chrome.

 

1988 Porsche 924S only 25,000 original miles. Solid German steel & no chrome and it's for sale right now! 12K

 

I had a 924 for my wife,2nd year. Engine blew up after dealer service at 12,500 miles Porsce refused to fix due to lack of fluids, of course they disappeard after blow up all over road. Dealer lied also. I have spent $100's of thousands of dollars on cars since but I have never ever bought or test drove a Porsche and never will. Sued dealer and was awarded the cost of the service! Porsche was not responsible. Dealer obviously ran car with no oil, today a lawyer would hang them, back then it was he said I said.

 

Wow - that was a terrible experience you had. I had bad experience with 'the best' British car mechanic in NJ. I brought my MGB to him to change the radiator. He did change it but forgot to put radiator fluid in it. That didn't end too well. Sheeesh!

 

I have a few classic cars, but I am staying away from American muscle cars. First, I don't personally enjoy them - they are very crude machines that only popular due to nostalgia. Second, they are in a bubble value-wise, once boomers are gone their value will fall in-line with other cars from that era.

Personally, I think German offerings from that era are superior - 2002, SLs, and even Porsche are just better driving machines.

 

Stockpiled these 3 which were dream cars to me growing up but then I lost interest so I sold them all.









This all-steel '28 Ford Model A roadster fell in my lap and was planning on flipping it but after 2 days of driving it, I decided that wasn't going to happen so I finished the car and it changed the way I feel about these cars.
It's all-Ford with a built 302, backed by a C-4 trans and an 8" rear.





Then there's this little toy which my father constructed in 1967 and I reacquired it about 7 years ago...it's 2/3rds done, just waiting on the motor so we can cackle some nitro.

 

I bought the best sports car I could afford in 1983 - 10 year old Triumph TR6.
30 years later the TR6 wasn't much of a sports car, everyone called it a "classic."
Was I a classic too? I wanted my Sports Car back!
I fell in love with the F-Type. Ditched the TR6.
Will the F-Type be a "classic" in 30 years? I don't care, but I hear rumors that gasoline burners will be gone by 2040, so maybe we are the last generation of "Classic gasoline burners"

 

I've owned several;

- 1966 Olds Cutlass, 1967 Olds Cutlass, 1967 Impala SS, 1967 Impala SS convertible, 1970 Chevelle, 1970 Olds 442 W30, 1974 'Cuda and a 1970 Superbee 440-6. Sold the SB and bought my Jag (basically straight across) ....still miss it sometimes.

Dave

 

I have my Uncle's 1967 Corvette that he bought new in 67, I got it from him in 1980 on a trade for a new 1980 MGB that he wanted. Had 38,300 miles when I got it and it now has 41,500 .....it sits a lot! All original, only parts that I have changed are the battery, heater hose and tires, but I have the 1967 tires and use them for shows. In 1994 I took it to Bloomington Gold and it got the Benchmark.






Also have a 1971 Corvette LS-6, one of 188 they made.









Dean Nelson

 

Does a '76 FJ40 count?
Previous cars included 3 H-Production Bugeye Sprites, a '65 220 SEb Coupe, a '70 280SL and a '66 Sunbeam Tiger.

 

I have a 68 Corvette convertible that I was brought home from the hospital in when I was born.

My Dad bought it new in 68. Hopefully I will pass it down to my son someday.

 

Nice...only thing missing there is some redline bias-ply tires!

 

It probably won't count with a lot of you but I just acquired a 1992 Lexus SC300 in perfect shape with low miles. Its hard to imagine but its 25 years old.

 

1992 Lexus SC300 - good deal on a very nice used car which has a lot more life in it do doubt, but NOT a classic.
I think a classic is Automotive art - style, engineering, "reflection of the times" in which it was built. A classic needs to touch your heart, tantalize your senses with its sounds and smells.
I miss the smell of a warm TR6 in the garage, my F-Type after a long drive smells like a....toaster?

 

Not to argue but IMO the definition of a classic is age more than anything and while an SC300 might not be your style it has a HUGE following. Its consider timeless and highly desired by most automotive enthusiasts. Not to mention Lexus highly overbuilt these cars and it will outlast most of the so called classics out there. Especially a triumph

 

Age has little to do with it really apart from giving people time to appreciate the car. I think TR64's summary is a very good one. Longevity just means longevity, some cars are around for year providing faithful service and nobody cares, some cars kindle a passion in people that is variable and totally subjective.

Some classics , I dont get at all, the E type is an example for me. But what I do appreciate is that other people care and they are prepared to keep them alive. I admire them just for that.

 

Strippersteel: at least we agree that for a classic "Its consider[ed] timeless and highly desired by most automotive enthusiasts" even if the SC300 isn't in my classic consciousness.

I'd do a "straight across" trade of my F-Type for a Superbee - but I'd regret it after a few weeks

 

As indicated in my signature, 1971 Dodge Charger with 440 built from block up. Pushing some serious horsepower, but not as much as my f type.