If you were 20 in 1970 an dreamed of a new Camaro, Mustang or Cuda, you are now 71 years old and probably considering other places to put your excess disposable income, (if healthcare expenses haven't already drained you). But 40 year old's, born in 1980 have a whole 'nuther crop of year 2000 dream cars to purchase. Plus, a lot of these younger guys (and girls) see the stereotype of flabby, Vietnam vet, balding mullet heads driving an old Chevelle and don't want any part of that image! ... View more

We in the collector auto finance industry have been paying close attention to these trends. Ultimately, collectability and its associated price premiums is more than simple numbers, (production or HP). The emotional connection to certain sub-models, options and even colors has a real affect on value. Of course production #s matter, as this drives supply & demand. But following old air-cooled VWs for instance, indicates that even with millions produced, certain years, features and conditions provide a wide current market-value gap. Late model European cars have also seen some sharp recent increases, not always on the collector or auction radar. Certain Porsches, BMWs, Jaguars, Alfas and Abarth models have shown marked increases in value within the last 6 months, while other premium brands are still languishing or even depreciating. ... View more

I'd rather buy a Mexican Rolex. ... View more

So you reference Pagani in the TVR Sagaris description, but then failed to cover what is possibly wilder than anything on your list. Even if you were overlooking the "big name" brands like Ferrari, Lambo, Aston and Porsche, there is probably no design wilder than the Pagani Zonda. Besides more informed writers, you also need some proof-readers, (or at least use a spell-checker) for your articles...   ... View more

While added smoothness, (debateable) and bragging rights may have justifed a V-12, there is little reason to add more weight and complexity to gain similar performance. Anyone who's ever driven both the six and twelve cylinder Jaguar XKE, immediately realizes that the six is both faster and better-handling. The extra 10 hp, being more than offset by the lighter car. ... View more

While bragging rights offer some justification and the V-12 may have offere ... View more

Some funky, but also some beautiful cars. The Renault Sport Spider is, or should be, the race car fantasy of every Walter Mitty.   ... View more