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A new classic

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 2:22 pm
by Jasonmarie
So as I will be 50 next year I don’t look at cars the same as I did when I was young and I always saying to the kids that there is not one car I can see being a classic in 20 years time .

But wait I have found one .

The Ford Mustang Bullitt

https://www.ford.co.uk/future-vehicles/mustang-bullitt

Thoughts ladies and gents ?

Re: A new classic

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 3:52 pm
by Andrew 2.8i
Jasonmarie wrote:there is not one car I can see being a classic in 20 years time .
It's all down to personal opinion, but I agree with you on that.

Andrew.

Re: A new classic

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 4:00 pm
by Paul G
:agree: Lovely looking car.

What frightened me was that I looked at the prices of the rest of the Ford range - base Fiesta £13600 and base Focus £20,000. I know you would be able to get a good discount on that but it's still frightening to think that they are that much now. I remember back in 1987 I bought 5 new Escort 1.3 Popular Plus's for my then car hire fleet and they were £5000 each.

Seems like I'm loosing touch with reality!

Re: A new classic

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 4:30 pm
by andyd
Very nice :D

The standard Mk1 Focus RS maybe a future classic and possibly the Mk2.....If they aren't all modified or smashed up by boy racers.

Albeit 10 years ago http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-review ... fast-fords

Re: A new classic

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 5:33 pm
by Arya2.0S
Id still prefer the original, but id be lying if i didnt think that was a sexy looking motor. I'd have on in a heartbeat if i could afford it.

Re: A new classic

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 5:56 pm
by Jasonmarie
It’s funny as i only can see the like of Ford Focus RS Or ST but I can not see anything else .

Also are the electric cars going to be even working ? Also all the plastic on cars will they still be anygood .

I read in classic car magazines about people trying to get plastic mouldings for under the car even the serria

I wonder what future classic there will be ?

I just rang ford to see how much the mustang bullit is , they don’t know but I can put down £1000 to put my name on a list .

Re: A new classic

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 6:07 pm
by Caprifan Rob
Put down your deposit if you can afford it. You only live once & it will be an instant, not just a future classic.

Go on, you know you want to .. ;) :D

Re: A new classic

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 6:26 pm
by Jasonmarie
I was thinking that if they only make 500 putting down for one at £1000 could be a good investment .

As I could sell my order to the highest bidder .

But I don’t think I have the ba11s to do it .

Also a £1000 pound I could get my Capri seats all nice for that or a good amp to go under the drivers seat .

Re: A new classic

Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 9:59 am
by Andrew 2.8i
Jasonmarie wrote:I was thinking that if they only make 500 putting down for one at £1000 could be a good investment .

As I could sell my order to the highest bidder .
I'm not sure about that. It's described as a special, not a limited, edition. I can't find any info about how many cars will be built, but I reckon it will be in the thousands. From what I understand, the US will get most of the cars and the overspill will make it to Europe.
Maybe it might make a good long term investment, but I honestly can't see it being in the position where you'll be able to sell a place on the order books for more than the list price.

Andrew.

Re: A new classic

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 6:23 pm
by tejb1
Paul G wrote::agree: Lovely looking car.

What frightened me was that I looked at the prices of the rest of the Ford range - base Fiesta £13600 and base Focus £20,000. I know you would be able to get a good discount on that but it's still frightening to think that they are that much now. I remember back in 1987 I bought 5 new Escort 1.3 Popular Plus's for my then car hire fleet and they were £5000 each.

Seems like I'm loosing touch with reality!
And increasingly they're not making the money on the sale, but on the finance packages they flog with them.

Re: A new classic

Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:30 pm
by andyd
Just watched a 2009 episode of Top Gear testing the then new Mk2 Focus RS starting price £25000.

Looking at 09 plate cars now (regardless of spec) with under 50k on the clock, still asking between £20000 and £25000 :o

Possibly a good investment.....

Re: A new classic

Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 8:55 am
by Fordoholic Nick
Jasonmarie wrote:The Ford Mustang Bullitt

https://www.ford.co.uk/future-vehicles/mustang-bullitt

Thoughts ladies and gents ?
Yep I can confirm this is a lovely car to drive. We use our Mustang Bullitt as our daily drive. Very practical for shopping trips. But I still keep the Capri in the garage. The Bullitt is parked kerbside :wave:

Re: A new classic

Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:51 am
by andyd
Fordoholic Nick wrote:
We use our Mustang Bullitt as our daily drive.
Sounds more like Bulls*itt :lol:

Re: A new classic

Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 11:59 am
by Fordoholic Nick
andyd wrote:
Fordoholic Nick wrote:
We use our Mustang Bullitt as our daily drive.
Sounds more like Bulls*itt :lol:
Am I that transparent Andy :wave: :lol:

Re: A new classic

Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 1:51 pm
by Jasonmarie
Have you been at that flu medicine again ? :beer:

Re: A new classic

Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 2:21 pm
by andyd
Fordoholic Nick wrote:
andyd wrote:
Fordoholic Nick wrote:
We use our Mustang Bullitt as our daily drive.
Sounds more like Bulls*itt :lol:
Am I that transparent Andy :wave: :lol:
:whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

Re: A new classic

Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 3:50 pm
by Fordoholic Nick
andyd wrote:
Fordoholic Nick wrote:Am I that transparent Andy :wave: :lol:
:whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
:guitar: :wave:

Re: A new classic

Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 2:26 pm
by Jasonmarie
So had a quick look at same cars today as I want to swap in the bus as she’s 5 years old and my oldest son wanted to look at the ST Fiesta . So we both stated to look for what we wanted but ended playing with this :lol:

It looks nice but the seats are a bit hard and the handbrake is on the passengers right leg .

We had a drink and something to eat and told the wife the garage was shut . Opps always another day to look for cars :lol:

Re: A new classic

Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 2:43 pm
by andyd
Love those Mustangs, what a beast and they sound great with the Roush exhaust :D

That blue looks great but with silver wheels for me :) The green one :headscratch:

Capri looking good JM :cheers:

As it's raining again, been looking around Ebay and found this local https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1957-Land-Ro ... SwF0NcMyOH
Just right for tearing around country lanes :drive: :D

Re: A new classic

Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 6:31 pm
by Jasonmarie
Yes with the rain we had , it was nice today .