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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