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The bigger problem for all of us who love and lay hands on cars is that American kids have no interest in cars. Many don't even get a drivers license until they are forced to and would never think of getting their hands dirty. The world is changing and we are relics of a culture that may not exist in 50 years.
Your post and the other one a few ahead of you made me laugh to myself as I played out the future scenario as to what will be desirable/collectible to today's kids in the future. I can just imagine millennials lusting after that classic Samsung Galaxy S3 or Iphone 4 and comparing and contrasting them with the later S6 and I6 and perhaps customizing them with fancy cases, screen protectors, accessories, chargers, etc. Today's classic car show will give way to tomorrow's classic Smart Phone show.
Very sad indeed. I'm into vintage airplanes as well and it's even worse. The young generation has little interest at all. Talented restorers of fabric airplanes are becoming rare!
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The bigger problem for all of us who love and lay hands on cars is that American kids have no interest in cars. Many don't even get a drivers license until they are forced to and would never think of getting their hands dirty. The world is changing and we are relics of a culture that may not exist in 50 years.
I think there are many kids that like cars, just rice burners, they are a dime a dozen. They can't afford decent used cars with v8's, they cost too much still. When I was of age to buy a car and drive one, mustang's and camaro's, chevelle's, monte's, etc were all still cheap in the late 70's through the 80's. Today my 19 year old can't afford a nice clean used 80's and up v8 american car.
The interesting thing about some of those rice burners is that many run better, handle better & are more reliable and can kick tail on many of my old muscle cars. Had two 69 Mach I's, a 68 Charger, 82 Trans Am. Drum Brakes, poor suspension, carburated fuel, points and no Z rated tires. Would not want to race any of them on a winding road toe to toe with a supercharged rice burner.
Say there 2ndXK8....can you tie a Seine knot? Love the smell of Nitrate Dope in the morning.
I've tied a few. During the restoration of my plane (J3 Cub) my skills were more in line with sanding and sweeping up! Thank God for the professional that did the skill work. I was proud to be allowed to help at all.
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The interesting thing about some of those rice burners is that many run better, handle better & are more reliable and can kick tail on many of my old muscle cars. Had two 69 Mach I's, a 68 Charger, 82 Trans Am. Drum Brakes, poor suspension, carburated fuel, points and no Z rated tires. Would not want to race any of them on a winding road toe to toe with a supercharged rice burner.
You are absolutely right. However your muscle cars have soul. A lot like motorcycles. The classics, Triumph, BSA, Harley Davidson etc will be easily smoked by a decent running 500cc rice bike. Too bad they look like a jet ski and sound like a sewing machine. To each his own, I will bow to the better performance but for me, my head will always be turned by the classics!
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I will take a classic muscle car over any ricer any time. A riced out honda civic will NEVER catch a price like most any old restored car. **** an old Edsel will make you money.
Went to jag dealer for tranny flush. The sales man walked up to me and told me they wanted to buy my car! He said normally we do not buy cars but we are looking for clean xkr's!!!!!
I told hom i would not even trade it for a f-type. Lol. The clean original ones are rapidly rising.if Folks like the jag dealer are buying them then i know enough
He just trolls around the forums. Look for his posts about putting bonnet scoops on the XJS and other rubbish. Presumably there is a mechanism to ban persistent trolls from the site?
From: Marin County, CA, USA - Just north of San Francisco
Any Actual Data?
Is anyone actually tracking the XKR prices by year? I keep hearing that they are level to rising in resale price, and it would be interesting to know the facts. I have an ’02 XKR convertible - and I have no intention of selling, I love it more every day! DaleD
The XK8 is a beautiful car that makes it's driver look like a million bucks. There will probably always be people that would like to own one. Since I will never be able to afford an E type I could be happy with an XK8. The XJS is a dramatic looking car that makes the driver look like a real enthusiast. The XJS was the nearest thing that Jaguar built to a classic true exotic car. The V12 puts it in a different class. That is why I bought one. Surely not for everyone. And surely not forgotten by any means.
I'm going to cross post this because I believe and hope that the car I love will become a classic. And this book is a great addition to anyone who loves the XK8.
Happy happy joy joy. Just received my jag book! It has to be the best one I've seen. Must have for the enthusiast.
Jaguar XK8: Philip Porter: 9781901432190: Amazon.com: Books Jaguar XK8: Philip Porter: 9781901432190: Amazon.com: Books
Prepared with the full collaboration of Jaguar Cars Ltd.
The five-year story from concept to reality told in full.
Over 200 colour photographs.
Detailed technical analysis of the 4-litre AJ-V8 engine.
Leading members of the XK8 project team interviewed in depth.
Comprehensive illustration of design and prototype evolution.
Coupe and Convertible driving impressions.
Post-launch development of the supercharged XKR.
