Classics 25 yrs from now...

[SRT-440]

I doubt in 1970 that anyone would have guessed a Plymouth Hemi Barracuda convertible would sell for like half a million dollars or more or a Superbird that everyone thought was ugly would be one of the most sought after cars...

What vehicles from today (1985-Now) do you think might have a chance of being the next sought after rare classics or just fun projects 25 years from now?

Here's my list:

PT Cruizer (turbo version fo sho)
03-04 Cobra
New Challenger
Geo Storm 
Escalade
I think there will be a small "collector" of SRT4's
Buick Grand National
LS1 F-bodies
GTO's?
I think Durango's will make a comeback in 25 yrs.
anything with a V-tec 

I also think most of today's cars will be in better shape than the classics now..plastic may last longer in the weather (maybe?)..metal tends to rust out in just a few years..so the cars in junkyards will be in way better condition to restore your project in the future.

If this has already been discussed..sorry..but I'm bored and ready for turkey. 

[Red Ram]

I think the 84-88 Buick Grand National, Olds 442/Hurst, Monte Carlo SS/Aerocoupe, Pontiac 2+2. Possibly the SRT4, if any survive the trashing most of them are probably getting as we speak.

[SRT-440]

I bet 93-98 Supra's will be a good one. Ford Lightnings too.

[41husk]

I think Prowlers and Vipers will be hot in 25 years, oh wait those are in demand now

[BigBlockSam]

03-04 Cobra
New Challenger
Geo Storm 
Escalade
I think there will be a small "collector" of SRT4's
Buick Grand National
LS1 F-bodies
GTO's?
I think Durango's will make a comeback in 25 yrs.
 

I'm sorry to say that none of those cars will be around in 20 yrs. cars now are disposable . there not built to last . sure vipers will be in demand. but will they be classics.  i don't know   

[Hemidoug]

The SRT-4 in your list.....todays verison of the Hemi Cuda IMAO!!! That little sucker is the BEST all around performance car made by Chrysler to this day! I'll have mine to the day I die..

[Orange_Crush]

The SRT-4 in your list.....todays verison of the Hemi Cuda IMAO!!! That little sucker is the BEST all around performance car made by Chrysler to this day! I'll have mine to the day I die..

Any of the SRT cars will be classics.

Prowler

The last Craparos and Trans Ams

IMHO, the Crossfire and SRT-6 ewill be classics. 

[andy74]

no 4 door chargers on the list?

[Orange_Crush]

I mentioned it...though not directly (all the SRT cars).

[Rocky]

Unless the laws change in California there will be none.

[Zentelis]

IMHO, the Crossfire and SRT-6 ewill be classics. 

To some probably, but the fact that it's a rebodied german car will probably disuade the hardcore American car collector.

I'd like to add the Dodge Stealth and 3000GT Spyder to that mix, but they're both Mitsubishis

[73chgrSE]

The new ford gt's. obviously
Stealths and 3000gt's.
TCI Conquest.
Pontiac Fieros
Supras
The new Roush mustangs

[SRT-440]

I figured they would be..mainly the srt version..but who knows..like said earlier some think they are all desposable cars but your forgetting young kids (5-15) are watching SRT's, Cobras, Supras, Lightnings..ect..tearing up the streets and drag strips and they look at these cars like we (the 30+ crowd) looked at Super Bees, Chargers, and Road Runners.
Who knows, I've always wanted an 03 Cobra maybe in 2035 I'll find one and restore it.  

[Orange_Crush]

IMHO, the Crossfire and SRT-6 ewill be classics. 

To some probably, but the fact that it's a rebodied german car will probably disuade the hardcore American car collector.

I'd like to add the Dodge Stealth and 3000GT Spyder to that mix, but they're both Mitsubishis

Not really such a thing as a "hardcore American Car collector" anymore.  Collectors are either brand-loyal (Tim Wellborn, Steve Juliano), type loyal (Pat McGroder, Ralph Lauren) , or they collect all kinds of cars (Jay Leno).

The Crossfire will have a spot for a couple of reasons.

1.  Relative rarity.

2.  German American hybrid will cross over to appeal to collectors of both.

3.  Not really a desirable car when introduced.

[Zentelis]

The Crossfire will have a spot for a couple of reasons.
1.  Relative rarity.
2.  German American hybrid will cross over to appeal to collectors of both.
3.  Not really a desirable car when introduced.

I hope you're right that the Crossfire will be a collector some day..my girlfriend wants one

[Charger_Fan]

This...



I'm planning a rotisserie resto on it next summer.

[Chargen69]

The last vettes with pop up lights will be sought after cars 20 years from now.

[BigBlockSam]

I'm planning a rotisserie resto on it next summer 

[THE CHARGER PUNK]

just imagine what a 69 charger's gonna be worth in 25 yrs-MATT

[Lowprofile]

Any of the SRT Vehicles will be collectable.....some more than others.   My favorite continues to be the SRT-10 Ram. Other cars to look for would be SS Impalas, WS-6 Trans-Am's, Monte Carlo SS's, Any "Pace-Car" Vehicles, SVO Mustangs/Lighting F-150's, "Harley" Edition Pick-Up's. I think in years to come, The Magnum Wagon w/Hemi power will become very desireable to a youth market just looking to get into their first car. Hi Performance Engine, Room for all your friends, [well 4 of them], and lots of potential.

Just my  

[Spike]

Can't wait for the future cars shows, with comments such as "look it has matching bar codes", "one of two available interiors", that's real plastic, not that fake stuff"!!

[79JON]

84-87 Buick Grand Nationals and T-Types, especially the the 87's and GNX's.  I really think all Trans Am's will be collectible especially the W-S6 cars. Early 90's Impala SS, SRT Mopars, Roush Mustangs and Cobra's

[Mean 318]

As much as I hate to say it, I bet all of these civics and other rice burners will be. Kids right now are driving them, "Hod rodding" them, and one day they will want to go back and get the car they used to have. Think about it, thats how muscle cars became so popular. Kids where hot rodding them in High School when they where cheep, and now they want them back. Thats just my theory, I hope all of those rice burners go straight to  ......

[Vainglory, Esq.]

The first-year Subaru WRX with the bugeye headlights an no ridiculous rear wing; preferably in Subaru blue.

[Chris G.]

What vehicles from today (1985-Now) do you think might have a chance of being the next sought after rare classics or just fun projects 25 years from now?

As far as selling for more than it was paid for? That's a tough one for sure. I would say any limited production car that sold for over 75K, might be worth something in the future. Anything else will just be a nice car to have. The Grand National was, and still is a complete bust.

I'm sure there's a few guys who bought a Neon SRT-4 and parked it. They sold for around 20K. Do you guys honestly think that in 25 years they might sell for 100K? I don't know about that.

I think car companies were still just coming of age back in the day. Today I think it's just old news. Will current baseball cards always be worth big dough? How about some dude that owns the first internet capable computer? It just doesn't feel the same to me.