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Re: Triumphs as "investments"

To: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net, ingate@shiseis.com (Shane F. Ingate)
Subject: Re: Triumphs as "investments"
From: jbonina@nectech.com
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 13:18:33 -0400
     I happen to own a '71 240Z in a 4 condition.
     
     I can't sell it for the life of me for $3400.
     
     Maybe I should keep it.
     
     Jeff


Subject: Triumphs as "investments"
Author:  ingate@shiseis.com (Shane F. Ingate) at SMTP
Date:    4/20/98 2:58 PM


     
This week's AutoWeek lists a few cars that should be good "investments":
     
1960's VW Microbuses - Current range $17,000 to $22,000 (!?!?!?!)  By 2000, 
over $30,000!
     
1961-67 Triumph TR4 and 4A - Currently $8,000 to $12,000  By 2000 $18,000
     
1972-74 Ferrari Dino Spyders - Currently $75,000  By 2000, $100,000
     
1963-67 Corvette Coupes - Currently $25,000  By 2000, $30,000  (was about 
$20,000 2 years ago, according to article)
     
The article also listed some cars that have done well the last 2 years:
     
1953-56 Austin-Healey 100-4,  Was $16,000  Now $20,000
     
1961-67 Jaguar E-type convertibles,  Was $35,000  Now $45,000
     
1988-91 Ferrari F40's,  $1,000,000 when first released, $200,000 in early 
90's (ouch) Currently $275,000
     
1970-73 Datsun 240Z's, was $10,000 for great one, now $15,000.
     
        Shane Ingate in San Diego

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