Originally Posted by test point

The problem/fear I have is that the electronic complexity of these cars will not survive the desirability of the design. The XKE was introduced 54 years ago and is sorta restorable given adequate funds. How many security control modules, door modules, body modules, seat modules, instrument panel modules, air bag modules, transmission modules, and last, but not least the engine control modules do you think will be available or rebuildable when the '97 model year reaches 54 years. To assume a '97 will be restorable in the year 2051 is a big assumption both on the availability of electronics and the capability of owners of that time to drive, or even be allowed to drive without computer assistance.

Fortunately, I do not have to worry about that time.

Originally Posted by Spurlee

I feel correct and comfortable telling people that my XK8 is the "spiritual successor to the XKE" and no one ever disagrees.

The car receives compliments wherever I take it. Most people believe it is a much newer car because, I think, in today's world it is a different design in a sea of physically identical cars. The car will age gracefully because it is, fundamentally, a classic design even in it's simplicity or perhaps because of it.

Lots of good comments in this thread...