Jamesy Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) Been pretty bored at work today and spent a fair chunk looking at some really nice Fords.... ....Most notably the 3dr Sierra Cosworth and the Series 1 Escort RS Turbo Got me thinking, the retro car world is really picking up steam now and if you could have a decent car to drive a bit, but also a great somethng for the future do you think the Supra prices will rocket like the R34 GTR or will the Fords continue to be the serious contenders? This: VERSUS: and.... If you could have the Supra and all it's fun, or a S1 RS Turbo and a 3dr Sierra Cossie for the future what would you choose?! Edited October 2, 2014 by Jamesy (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 supra prices will go up as they deminish but i doubt to the price of a cossie being the fact that there is not a factory supra of higher spec then the gz TT so not making it a rearity like the cossie , have you seen how much a stock clean one is !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Depends if you want to use it or look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Keep the doluck, double in value within 10 years if the economy stays as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Depends if you want to use it or look at it. That. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 That sierra really needs the original wheels back on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Depends if you want to use it or look at it. Looking at it and cleaning is fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Looking at it and cleaning is fun I bet you like ironing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Buy the golf :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I bet you like ironing too. only when its that time of the month :/ ........ oh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 As an investment I'd say the Fords tip it mate. Personally though, I'd get an old school celica (70' I think?) that have the muscle car look. I don't know what the prices are liely to be, but they are available at reasonable prices, and I would expect the prices to rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 If you want an appreciating asset, look at the Jag XJS. Values for the late convertibles have always been strong, but the later Celebration coupes are really going up. I suspect this is the investment market snapping them up due to E-Type prices going silly. Even the E-Type coupes have doubled in price over the last 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Very few cars have ever grown into their looks like the XJS. What started out as a bit of a hash job now looks really elegant IMO . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Very few cars have ever grown into their looks like the XJS. What started out as a bit of a hash job now looks really elegant IMO http://img.pistonheads.com.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Fullsize/jaguar/xjs/4-0-celcpe/jaguar-xjs-4-0-celcpe-S1216863-3.jpg. Agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 capri brooklands 280, there were only a 1038 made , my one was number 1001, the numbers were never in numerical order ,so a late one could have a low number . but restored they are going for a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 capri brooklands 280, there were only a 1038 made , my one was number 1001, the numbers were never in numerical order ,so a late one could have a low number . but restored they are going for a lot Saw one on the M6 last week. Looked cool..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Graham1984 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I saw a cossie the other day which was a rare change from the norm, I have to admit though I find that looks wise it hadn't aged as well as other cars in the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 funny my 280 was mint it only had 52K on it when I sold it , but never took any pics of it , before digital , but I sold it to get my first supra Kplate mkiii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 A good, stock 3 door Sierra Cosworth is a nailed on investment opportunity, and if you can find and afford an RS500, even better! Frankly, I don't see a Supra gathering anywhere near as much traction as the Cosworth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzy T Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I see a white Supra and a grey RS500 sometimes near Langstone industrial estate in Havant, I love them both equally. Made the move from owning fast fords to Jap cars when the Supra showed it's head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 A good, stock 3 door Sierra Cosworth is a nailed on investment opportunity, and if you can find and afford an RS500, even better! Frankly, I don't see a Supra gathering anywhere near as much traction as the Cosworth. RS500 or RS200 RS200 being the road going rally cars rare as rocking horse plop and go for around 100k now ! good investment could also be the mk1 focus RS but is some time away to collect real divedends - - - Updated - - - A good, stock 3 door Sierra Cosworth is a nailed on investment opportunity, and if you can find and afford an RS500, even better! Frankly, I don't see a Supra gathering anywhere near as much traction as the Cosworth. RS500 or RS200 RS200 being the road going rally cars rare as rocking horse plop and go for around 100k now ! good investment could also be the mk1 focus RS but is some time away to collect real divedends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Mate of mine sold his 911 Turbo (last of the handmade ones) for around £50k a couple of years back and it's now worth around £120k. He's kicking himself hard. I was going to buy an original Countach a few years back but then they suddenly doubled in value. It's the same for all classic exotica such as the F40, 959 etc. No CGT on cars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hasn't got to be exotic either, 1970's 2 door Range Rovers are selling for crazy money, i know of 2 restored 4 door vogue's both pre soft dash neither with leather, ones £22,000 the others £27,000 and a soft dash LSE at £30,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I love those 2 door Range Rovers Jimmy Saville had a white one that went up for sale not long after his death, and amid the scandal the price of it dropped loads. I wonder if it sold in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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