Listers:
The Tiger made it into Barron's this weekend with a photo of the Tiger in
the on-line article as well as a mention in the list of top collectible
prospects in the under $10,000 class. The claim is that collectible cars
are on the move again.
Barron's on-line is a subscription service. I pasted some of the info
below, it did not format well.
Bob Melusky
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Wheels Of Fortune?
The 20 vehicles listed here were chosen for their appreciation potential,
their availability and reliability and the sheer driving pleasure they can
provide. The esimated prices reflect recent auction results. The low end of
each range is for cars in restorable condition, while the high end is for
those that have undergone a thorough restoration.
Price Range $3,500 - $8,000 1970 Datsun 240Z $2,500-$6,000 Called the "most
exciting grand touring car in a decade" by the January 1970 issue of Road &
Track. 1963 Morris Mini Cooper S $4,000-$6,000 Performance and value with
timeless styling. Often mistaken for a clown car, there is no joking when
it comes to the originator of the "pocket rocket." 1968 BMW 2002ti
$7,000-$10,000 The ordinary sedan with a blown engine in the "ti" edition
produces some Teutonic excitement. Price Range under $10,000 1964-67
Sunbeam Tiger $8,500-$10,000 A benign British coupe that received a Ford
V-8 and a new soul in the process. 1965-66 Plymouth Barracuda $2,500-$6,000
The original ponycar with a distinctive style. Most desirable is the
Formula S package. 1966-70 Alfa Romeo Spider: $1,500-$4,500 Production
models no longer available in America. The Graduate convertible will
forever be in America's heart. 1968-72 International Scout The original
sport-utility vehicle that takes no prisoners. 1960 Austin Healy MKIII
$3,500-$7,000 The classic British roadster, combining winning looks, tight
suspension and exhilarating acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
$2,000-$5,000 An excellent car for the money. Fast, reliable, and
tastefully designed. Convertibles should appreciate the most. 1965
Chevrolet Corvair Monza $3,500-$8,000 Unsafe at any speed, but oh, what a
ride! Sure to increase in value just for the controversy with Ralph Nader
alone. Price Range Over $10,000 1963-70 Chevrolet Corvette $20,000-$40,000
The 'Vette is back in favor and these years were its Golden Era. 1963
Jaguar E-Type $25,000-$55,000 Good looks and balanced handling, powered by
a monster engine that earned Jaguar its place in history. A good value with
great potential. 1965 Pontiac Tempest GTO $15,000-$20,000 The best creation
of John DeLorean, developed long before the the ill-fated sportscar that
bore his name. 1967 Lamborghini Miura $70,000-$100,000+ The first Lambo to
make it with the public, this launched the company into the ultra-exotic
category. Undervalued by most standards. 1930s Ford hot rods
$10,000-$50,000 A difficult make and model to pin down, since each one is
unique. The only common ground is the legendary Ford V-8. This segment is
outpacing the rest of the classic automobile market. 1956 Lincoln Mark II
$25,000-$30,000. A timeless classic of beauty and girth. Heavy competition
with Cadillac at the time made for some great refinements. 1966-69 Mercedes
280SL Conv. $15,000-$25,000 A car for the kings of the world. Elegance with
a drop-top. 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Conv. $10,000-$15,000 The last of the
great American convertibles, this model's 500 cu.in. engine was the largest
ever put in a passenger car. 1963-65 Buick Riviera $10,000-$18,000 The
original sports coupe with clean lines and plenty of muscle. 1947 MG TC
$15,000-$30,000 A car for drivers. No frills, no padding, but what a ride.
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