http://www.canadiandriver.com/2010/11/30/ten-new-cars-make-future-collector-list.htmThe list of 2011 model-year vehicles is:
1. BMW 335IS – “We like this car because it splits the difference between the standard 335i and the M3.”
2. Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. “The CTS-V Coupe brings back the ‘Standard of the World’ for the first time in the minds of serious drivers.”
3. Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible. “Camaro lovers waited a long time for the new Camaro that came out in 2009. This year, open-air lovers can have all the fun packed into the 400-horsepower SS.”
4. Dodge Challenger Drag Pak. “This brings back the old saying ‘there’s no replacement for displacement’ when you find out there is an 8.4-litre V10 crammed under the hood. Yes, it does have a limited audience now, and that will make the few remaining survivors very attractive in 20 years.”
5. Fiat 500. “Americans are finally warming up to the idea of a premium-priced small car and the 500 has all the makings of a winner. Think of it as a Smart car for people who actually enjoy driving.”
6. Ford Mustang Boss 302R. “Ford just keeps making the Mustang better and better. Like the Challenger Drag Pak, this is one to pickle and use to scare the neighbour kids in 2035, just to remind them that there was once a time when cars made noise.”
7. Honda CR-Z. “We applaud any car that will help future generations learn how to actually shift a true manual transmission.”
8. Infiniti IPL G37. “Infiniti is one of the few carmakers bothering to offer a factory-tuned sport version of an existing luxury model.”
9. Mini Countryman. “Besides being a new model from Mini, it comes with the option of an all-wheel drive system.”
10. Porsche Boxster Spyder. “It is a lighter, more agile version of the regular Boxster and an affordable mid-engined car compared with many other players in this same field.”
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While the Countryman maybe a looong stretch, they are way off on the CR-Z. Someone may collect it of course, but in 50 years it will have a value of an Elantra Touring e.g., of the same age less the cost of the new battery pack
I agree with the 500. Its cuteness will put it in line with the original Mini or Bug, as those are viewed today.
