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MIA at the Classic Car Show
I attended the annual Classic Car show at the NEC yesterday. Lots of lovely stuff from all periods including a lot of relatively modern and relatively mundane makes and models. But, and I was very dissappointed, not a single Subaru! Not one! There was a decent turn-out for the other Japanese makes so why was Subaru lacking?
One trend I noticed was the emergence of 'normal' cars from the 70's and 80's as classics. I counted 7 examples of cars I've driven (either my own or my parents) that were on display. I'd hate to think what they're cumulative value would be now?! |
Originally Posted by Assa1974
(Post 11977987)
I attended the annual Classic Car show at the NEC yesterday. Lots of lovely stuff from all periods including a lot of relatively modern and relatively mundane makes and models. But, and I was very dissappointed, not a single Subaru! Not one! There was a decent turn-out for the other Japanese makes so why was Subaru lacking?
One trend I noticed was the emergence of 'normal' cars from the 70's and 80's as classics. I counted 7 examples of cars I've driven (either my own or my parents) that were on display. I'd hate to think what they're cumulative value would be now?! We've been there for the past few years. We've been looking at the Classic Car show for a long time but logistics of 6 cars/drivers plus hotels for 4 days/nights makes it a no-go sadly. You are more than welcome to drop in next year or see some pics of the stands from previous years here: http://www.type-ra.com/subaru-forum/...rt-events.108/ :thumb: |
Lack of Scoobies
I went and like you was a bit disappointed. Saw a nice Delta Integrale - but £39995 and my engine bay is cleaner!
I suppose we have to go to Japfest and find the umolested classics among the 'show' cars' ? |
I think there's a fair bit of competition to actually get a stand
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Fair enough WRT stands, but there were a lot of 'classic' dealers with cars for sale ranging from top end 'prestige' marques to bog-standard stuff (1990's - early 2Ks) but not a single Scooby. Given what mint classics go for these days, I am surprised there weren't any. I'll head along to Autosport in January and hope for better luck!
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Originally Posted by Flat4x4-again
(Post 11978638)
I went and like you was a bit disappointed. Saw a nice Delta Integrale - but £39995 and my engine bay is cleaner!
I suppose we have to go to Japfest and find the umolested classics among the 'show' cars' ? https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...9e9e91beda.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...0eade8acbf.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...e12ae1c6ae.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...afb0bab1c0.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...0e00c77c70.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...412a240853.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...951604cdfe.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...d1a04adc4d.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...62e2dd147c.jpg
Originally Posted by Assa1974
(Post 11978908)
Fair enough WRT stands, but there were a lot of 'classic' dealers with cars for sale ranging from top end 'prestige' marques to bog-standard stuff (1990's - early 2Ks) but not a single Scooby. Given what mint classics go for these days, I am surprised there weren't any. I'll head along to Autosport in January and hope for better luck!
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