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Discussion in 'Mondial' started by Dizengoff, Aug 12, 2012.

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  1. Dizengoff

    Dizengoff Formula Junior

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    Aside from the Mondial, what other eventual classics would you like to sink your money in to?

    Here's my short list:
    Lamborghini Jalpa...I have a thing for unloved Italian exotics
    Ferrari 412i...ditto
    BMW 2002Tii
    BMW E34 M5
    Alpina B12
    Porsche 993, last of the air cooled 911's
     
  2. Bad Dogg

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    Morgan +4
    60s 4-seater Ferrari
    1966 Dodge Charger
    1963 Sting Ray
     
  3. ronfrohock

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    Maserati 3500GT
    Mercedes Pagoda
    An early 1955+ Mercedes SL
    These cars are on the rise for sure. Plus they are beautiful to look at.
     
  4. rob

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  5. mulo rampante

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    #5 mulo rampante, Aug 13, 2012
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    I think the Uracco is bargain priced right now, though it's enough of a niche car that it might not gain appreciably. Might be a nice foil for the Mondial. Downside is parts availability, upside is crazy Gandini design.

    1970's Lotus and TVR seem to be bargain priced considering their limited numbers. It seems that these go-karts are largely unknown to the people who started with the Elise and Exige in this country.

    Just for fun with no expectation of appreciation: The 1st generation Fiat Panda and also the Lada Niva Cossack, which are just old enough to import to the US without significant effort. Finding a "good one" is the problem here. They will get a lot of attention at any car gathering.

    With regard to Ferrari cars, my money is on good 308GT4 examples to go through the roof. (flamesuit on)

    None of these are "high end" cars, but all are dirt cheap at the moment.


    ps: I agree on the Ferrari 412.
     
  6. Lino

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    Hi Guys,

    I would buy a good Lancia Scorpion, Alpha Romeo spider, classic Lambo and a 308.

    Lino
     
  7. Wade

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  8. Valenzo

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    BMW 2002tii
    Alfa Romeo Giulia Super
    Alfa GTV
    Fiat 131 Abarth
     
  9. hank sound

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  10. Valenzo

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    Gees. I was in a hurry I forgot 2 very important ones

    Mercedes pagoda 230-280SL. A must
    Fiat 500
     
  11. Dizengoff

    Dizengoff Formula Junior

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    +1 on the Alpha GTV. I'd take a GTA too if I could find one for a reasonable price.

    I'm trying to think of some under appreciated gems or future classics before others jump on the bandwagon.

    What about vintage 60's Japanese cars like the Mazda Cosmo 110?
     
  12. fgcfire8

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    My collection in addition to the Mondial 8 includes--
    85, 87 X1/9s--gateway Italian mid-engine finally starting to get some recognition.
    66, 68 Chrysler Newport Convertibles and a 66 New Yorker--likely have appreciated more than my deferred compensation.
    And a Crossfire daily driver in addition to some uninteresting truck, wife and kids cars
     
  13. fgcfire8

    fgcfire8 Formula Junior

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    I have been looking for a 131 for years--preferably a wagon or coupe, I had one almost new as a student in 1979-80--nice driving car, but the few I find are rusted away, too far from home or too pricy.
     
  14. Dizengoff

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  15. hank sound

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    My God, Ted - - are you going to buy two of my cars????

    Cheers, Hank
     
  16. Valenzo

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    Lol. I wish, but Miss pagoda is priceless. I may have to find one a little less loved.
     
  17. soucorp

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    Hank, I vote that you have the Best 280SL I have ever seen ! Just gorgeous!

    cheers!
     
  18. 350HPMondial

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    #19 350HPMondial, Aug 14, 2012
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    1967 Fiat Dino Coupe
    Made in Dino Factory.
    V6 sound, great exhaust header design.
    Looks like the Mangusta Front Overhang Design,,,, me likey car.
    ;)


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  19. Valenzo

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    I had the spider version in my warehouse for a few years... Finally moved it out for 5k to Germany... It was a mess but hopefully the guy in Germany made it nice again.
     
  20. hank sound

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    Thanks Mike,

    Ingrid will be going on the block very soon as I'm expanding my business and I can't keep two mistresses. What the hell !!! - I'm supposed to be retired :)

    Obviously, Rachel has deep roots in my family - - so ................ :(

    Cheers (anyway),

    Hank
     
  21. Valenzo

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    Damn. Hank send me a pm on Ingrid. My wife has a 40th bday coming next year, she hopes for a month in Sardinia, maybe i can convince her to a lifetime in Germany with a girlfriend named Ingrid. Hey, i can watch. :)

    That will be a hard sell, for the both of us.
     
  22. krisdisk

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    #23 krisdisk, Sep 27, 2012
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    I really like those two cars: it's the Karmann Ghia Type 34 (my first classic I owned, but sold when I got the 308) and this early Datsun Silvia. My dad used to have the MKII, but these early ones are only found in Japan, very rare and very expensive. But then again: nothing beats the fun of driving the hell out of a Ferrari. I'm sticking to the 8 cylinders, but maybe one day a Testarossa would be very nice!
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  23. soucorp

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    #24 soucorp, Sep 27, 2012
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    UPDATE:

    I never thought I would add a MG to this list, but the 69 Midget I just restored is so damn cute! Its now on my list! Cheers!
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  24. soucorp

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