Future collectible cars - 2005 Auto Show - Part 2 of 3
2005 Toyota MatrixBuy and drive this car if you look good in a clown suit. It looks exactly like a 1948 Crosley station wagon that all of those clowns climbed out of at the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus in the late 1940’s. It is the combination of the high belt line, the baby-buggy wheels and the tall narrow look that Crosley touted as "Smart, Fashionable and Sleek." Unfortunately, the Matrix is rated at only 28 city and 34 mpg highway. For comparison, Crosley claimed 35 to 50 mpg for the Crosley. Hey, the 1948 Crosley is highly collectible. Too bad that no one wanted to buy them when they were new and now Crosley is history.
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2005 Chrysler CrossfireIt’s another wolf in sheep’s clothing. (Mercedes sports car in Chrysler dress) The Crossfire stems from the previous-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster. Team Viper got folded into Chrysler’s Performance Vehicle Operations group. PVO has since been renamed SRT (Street Racing and Technology) A new version of the Crossfire called the SRT-6 employs the supercharged V-6 out of the Mercedes SLK. The combination of style and performance moves the Crossfire near the top of the list of "Future collectible" cars. |
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2005 Chrysler 300It’s Back to the Future for the Chrysler 300. With a 5.7-liter hemi V-8 engine, rear wheel drive, and a big bold grille that is reminiscent of the 1955 Chrysler 300, it is an incredible value for the money. Why oh why did your grandparents buy that wimpy Plymouth in 1955 when they could have bought a Chrysler 300? Will your grandchildren say something similar about you? |
2005 Dodge ViperWith a 500-horsepower V-10 engine, six-speed transmission and extreme handling and braking capability this modern sports car is an excellent value. It will cost you more than a Corvette but you will have a killer collectible car. It will depreciate for a few years and then zoom up in value. Why do those little old ladies that own low-miles like-new cars always buy plain-Jane two door sedans? |
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2005 Jaguar XKRXKR models feature a supercharged engine producing 390 horsepower and 399 lb.-ft. of torque, coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. A Handling Package is exclusive to the XKR. The result is nearly a 100 horsepower increase over the XK8 and a stiffer suspension. Add this to the stunning good looks of the Jaguar and you have an outstanding future collectible. It’s a little spendy at $87K, but what the hey, you can afford it. |
2005 Mazda RX8The high performance rotary engine will generate 247 horsepower at 8,500 rpm with a redline of 9,000. This 1.3 litre, twin bank, rotary engine is fantastic. Combine this with the sleek styling of a sports car and the four door hauling capacity of a sedan and you have a winner. Do not fail to check out this marvel as you search for your future collectible car. |
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the crossfire leaves you breathless and speechless.
Comment by asanda — 4/23/2006 @ 7:06 am
The Crossfire is stunning in every color, from every angle. Sure to be a classic.
Comment by David — 5/11/2007 @ 2:06 pm