The man who said that the magic line "Ray, the fire in the Quattro" is Jeanne Hunt, the fictional detective in Ashes to Ashes. - the series, set in 1980 in Britain - and he controls the bright red Audi UR Quattro. And while Hunt completely non-PC-world view makes a convincing view, it is unduly quattro, which will be the star of the show.
They take £ 8,000 on eBay, online forums are live for people who are trying to track the model for themselves, and for the 30 who were teenagers living in the 80s, made them realize that the cars they loved may be the classic cars of tomorrow.
Some people think, with some justification, that the car that they have had for 20 years can now qualify for a great classic car insurance deal. Others found some free money, went out and bought the Mk1 Golf GTi Campaign, and now they are firmly set on a classic car fan.
In addition to this time, it is not about Morris Minors and the Triumph Herald (although we love them, of course), what will make the classic cars of the future?
Sports cars
The Mazda MX5 is a brilliant double soft top that has a huge fan base for the original Mk1s with pop-up headlights. Life began with the engine 1600cc, and then increased to 1800 cubic meters. Offer & # 39; styling with cracking reliability and excellent spare parts backup.
Fiat Barchetta - strange, but strangely attractive. The left-hand drive and is sold only in limited quantities in the UK, it has a peculiar appearance, and this makes it the future classic authenticity.
Lotus Elan (1990s models) - The Lotus guys went a little crazy and spat on front-wheel drive and Isuzu engine. But with a sharp hand and a Lotus badge he has a call. But keep in mind that the front wheels are responsible for steering and firing.
TVR S - Founded largely on lush sports cars of the 1970s, such as the 3000M and presented at the Motorshow 1986 at Earls Court in London. Model retro-style with low cost to give players an introduction to the property of TVR. The S1 had a 2.8i Ford engine, but the V8 delivered a 4-liter insanity V8. Of course, it will break, this is TVR! Vauxhall VX220 - Yes - Vauxhall. The VX220 was built by Lotus, very similar to the Lotus Elise and interesting, rare and different. Not available in huge quantities, it guarantees fantastic, and every inch of the future classic car.
Aston Martin DBS - Probably your best chance at an Aston deal & # 39; and if you can, hunt down one of the original 6-cylinder DBS in the early 1970s, running as a stop until the V8 comes out. Later models, such as the DB7, Virage and Vanquish, already have classic prestige.
Hot hatch
Although they may have been the main diet of the boy racers in the 1980s, there is no doubt that hot hats now have their place in classic automotive folklore.
Talbot Sunbeam Lotus - Classic 1970s Launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1979, but deliveries did not start until the summer of that year. By this time, Chrysler UK was sold to the French concern Peugeot, which changed its name to the Talbot Motor Company. Initially, cars were only available in Embassy Black with wide silver side strips and a gray interior, and the earliest cars also had twin tailpipes. Great if you can get it.
Peugeot 205 GTi - Not content with the fact that the Germans had everything in their own way, the French decided to take them with the best rival of 1980 in the Golf GTi. Available in hatch and convertible models, initially with a 1.6, and then a much weaker 1.9 engine that drives the front wheels. Now the deal is profitable and well suited for modification.
Ford Escort XR3i - Beloved boy riders everywhere - so it's very difficult to find one in one piece, which makes it a bit rare. Escort RS Turbo - also a find - even fewer of them on the road, but many built into the trees in Essex! Excellent figure, iconic, fast and approved by Jackie Stewart. He makes a list.
The Ford Sierra Cosworth - the original Cozzie & is starting to get a lot going on and can soon be held in the same way as the old Lotus Cortina. Passion for hot hatches saw the late introduction of the XR4i with a V6 2.8 engine. However, Sierra!
Audi UR Quattro: a high-tech flying wedge with a roaring engine. He appeared in life in 1980 with 4WD and a whole host of amazing other German automotive technologies packed into it. He was brilliant on the road and brilliant on the rally scene. And now he is in great demand thanks to Gene Hunt. The most discussed modern classics. of the year.
Luxury and sports cars
In many respects, luxury engines have the best chance of becoming a classic car - they are well made, have great value and are generally well kept by their original owners. So what would make a good investment?
Jaguar X300: in fact, a cosmetic promotion on the XJ40, but the X300 has developed the right fit. The first time Jaguar installed a supercharger, it put the XJ against the BMW M5 and Mercedes E500.
The BMW M3 - 1977 E23 is already a classic, so well-preserved models, such as the E30 M3 (which ended in 1992), may well follow its example. With a tougher and more aerodynamic hull shell than the straight E30, he broke the chain of road racing.
The Mercedes 500SL - 500SL is recorded as the fastest Mercedes R107 product ever produced - from 0-60 times in 7.4 seconds and a top speed of 140 miles per hour (230 km / h). The late 1980s are classic and worth the investment. Hope it was for many readers. These cars had a style, although we might not have seen it at the time.
