IF You Were Going To Go CLASSIC, Would It Be An American Or European Vehicle?

IF You Were Going To Go CLASSIC, Would It Be An American Or European Vehicle?
The obsession with classic vehicles seems to be at an all-time fever pitch. Now, more than ever before, buyers are flocking to older vehicles.

It sort of runs in line with the schism happening in the automotive community: Either you have something sporty or you have something with utility (e.g., a sport-utility vehicle or a truck). If you can accommodate both, many folks choose to add a classic ride to their fleet.

Noticing this trend, it got us thinking a bit.

IF you were to add a classic ride to your collection, would you go American or would you add something of the European persuasion? THINK: A 1969 Chevrolet Camaro or a Dodge Power Wagon. Or, a BMW 3.0 CS or a Volkswagen Bus.

So, what say you, Spies? IF you were to add a classic vehicle, would you go American or European? Let's hear it!


valhallakeyvalhallakey - 12/8/2018 1:14:40 AM
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If we include restomods I would go with American, a 69 Camaro built to the hilt. If not I would go Euro with a Alfa Montreal or a Ferrari 250 GTO, or a Lambo Miura P400SV or a BMW 3.0 Alpina or a Jaguar E type uh well a kinda European Ford the Ford GT. All this assumes there is plenty of money for upkeep while driving them regularly.


MDarringerMDarringer - 12/8/2018 7:47:22 AM
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Hands down: Jensen Interceptor 440.


absentabsent - 12/8/2018 9:24:37 AM
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There is one car I am obsessed with since it was introduced in 2000 as a limited, 40 unit production.
Aston Martin Vantage V600 Le Mans, it is one car I have to have and hopefully sooner then later.


TruthyTruthy - 12/8/2018 9:48:25 AM
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Neither, Toyota 2000 GT.


Agent00RAgent00R - 12/8/2018 8:10:54 PM
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Now you're talking!


PUGPROUDPUGPROUD - 12/8/2018 10:49:24 AM
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There are so many great choices from either but if money were no object a 1967 GTB/4 Berlinetta (dark green) and a 1967 Ford GT40 (Gulf paint scheme) would start my dream collection.


Agent00RAgent00R - 12/8/2018 8:11:54 PM
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Why dark green?

Personally, I'd opt for Pozzi Blu.


cidflekkencidflekken - 12/8/2018 11:48:15 AM
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Benz 300SL Gullwing


mre30mre30 - 12/8/2018 12:19:56 PM
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Matter of preference for everyone - I happen to prefer Europe.

Not collectible at all, but if I had the time and garage space, I'd get an 1980's/1990/s BMW - maybe an M1 (which is collectible but which doesn't really do anything for me) but I also love the Alpina 5's and 7's from the 80's/90's.


Agent00RAgent00R - 12/8/2018 8:12:43 PM
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It's funny you mention the Alpina cars.

People LOVE them but IDK, they don't light my fire...


TomMTomM - 12/8/2018 2:27:58 PM
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IT actually depends on the TYPE of car you are looking for.
If you are looking for open top sports cars - then europe is the answer
If you are looking for Huge Luxury Vehicles - US might be.
And the ERA in which you are looking means a lot too. I do not consider cars made within the last 50 years (With FEW exceptions) to actually be classic cars - while a lot of the above are newer than that. That would even leave out my 450sel6.9 - which remains the one car I did own I wish I still had in perfect condition. But they cannot compare to a well healed Duesenberg or a Cadillac V-16. And there are European cars of that era that belong in the mix.

So - If I really had to have one - it would be a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible. It remains the top of the heap of American Luxury Cars to be seen in from an era when Styling was over the top. It is INSTATNLY recognizable for almost everyone. It has enough current amenities (Air, power steering) to be drivable - and can go faster than I would ever consider driving it. I am too old to care for a race car - and also too tall for them as well.


Agent00RAgent00R - 12/8/2018 8:13:57 PM
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No question about it, that Cadillac is probably the high watermark in the brand's achievements.


atc98092atc98092 - 12/8/2018 2:37:50 PM
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Depends on my end goal. I've been thinking of picking up an old MGB or similar, just as a toy. I don't want a basket case, but needing some work is alright. Give me something to tinker with when I retire in a couple of years.


mre30mre30 - 12/8/2018 6:48:12 PM
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They have all turned into rust-dust


Agent00RAgent00R - 12/8/2018 8:14:42 PM
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It wasn't a purposeful exclusion. But, as someone did above toss in your suggestion!


TruthyTruthy - 12/8/2018 9:48:31 PM
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There are about 3 Japanese classics. You just named two good choices.
Was the FJ 40 challenging to restore?
My local Acura dealer has an original NSX in mint condition. Looks great.


vdivvdiv - 12/10/2018 10:40:28 AM
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A Trabant P50 Universal ;)


mini22mini22 - 12/12/2018 12:59:32 PM
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I love the Jensen Interceptor, the Bristol 411, a Facel Vega II. I wish there were companies that could either reproduce or restomod them. I think there is one for Jensen. I love watching the Velocity Channel(now Motortrend TV where they restomod muscle cars. I'd probably have a combo of Euro and American classics.


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