Future classics?

[Cobrajet03]

Which falcons in the sub $7500 bracket should I be looking for to park behind the shed for future collectability?
Any advice appreciated

[Ford_The_Win]

Tickford ED, EF, EL and AU XR6s & XR8s (and possibly Fairmont Ghias) IMO

[The Yeti]

I'd park it in th me shed not behind it

[Cobrajet03]

Unfortunately all the undercover spots are filled with good stuff.

[OzriderXR8]

Anything that was considered exceptional, odd or ugly when it was new.

[Dezza]

Originally Posted by OzriderXR8

Anything that was considered exceptional, odd or ugly when it was new.

So my old AU then? :P

[CoupeKing]

Anything that's won Bathurst under $7500.

[The Yeti]

Originally Posted by CoupeKing

Anything that's won Bathurst under $7500.

Colin bond won his class on Corolla's for years you could get 10 per 84 Corollas for that

[FairmontGS]

ED XR8 Sprint, EL XR8, BA XR8.

[Mont5.0]

Originally Posted by FairmontGS

ED XR8 Sprint, EL XR8, BA XR6T.

Fixed

[FairmontGS]

Originally Posted by Mont5.0

Fixed

ED XR8 Sprint, EL XR8, BA XR6T and BA XR8.

Fixed again.

Agree Turbo is a weapon but will it be a classic?

[Mont5.0]

Originally Posted by FairmontGS

Fixed again.

Agree Turbo is a weapon but will it be a classic?

I believe if you are going to take a Model from a range that it should represent the best available for that range. No disrespect to The XR8, But what an icon the Turbo is. Obviusly The F6 & GT will be the pick of the bunch.

[chevypower]

There's a nice little prediction at the end of this article from 15 years ago, regarding the TE50 5.6.

http://www.motoring.com.au/ford-falcon-te50-3304/

[FairmontGS]

Originally Posted by chevypower

There's a nice little prediction at the end of this article from 15 years ago, regarding the TE50 5.6.

http://www.motoring.com.au/ford-falcon-te50-3304/

Overall, it’s a tough call but our vote goes to the TE50 – the charismatic exhaust note being the clincher. Potential buyers should bear in mind that the current car’s Windsor engine will be ditched in favour of an altogether more modern 5.4-litre V8 once the Barra Falcon makes its debut in October, 2002. So you will either have on your hands an obsolete machine or a collector’s item – depending on how you choose to look at it.

T-series are nice cars but over-priced slugs when compared with what came after. No classic value IMO.

[Mont5.0]

Originally Posted by FairmontGS

Overall, it’s a tough call but our vote goes to the TE50 – the charismatic exhaust note being the clincher. Potential buyers should bear in mind that the current car’s Windsor engine will be ditched in favour of an altogether more modern 5.4-litre V8 once the Barra Falcon makes its debut in October, 2002. So you will either have on your hands an obsolete machine or a collector’s item – depending on how you choose to look at it.

T-series are nice cars but over-priced slugs when compared with what came after. No classic value IMO.

Limited build numbers and stroker built factory engine will definitely make it a classic. Unfortunately 7500.00 wont get you one.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by FairmontGS

Overall, it’s a tough call but our vote goes to the TE50 – the charismatic exhaust note being the clincher. Potential buyers should bear in mind that the current car’s Windsor engine will be ditched in favour of an altogether more modern 5.4-litre V8 once the Barra Falcon makes its debut in October, 2002. So you will either have on your hands an obsolete machine or a collector’s item – depending on how you choose to look at it.

T-series are nice cars but over-priced slugs when compared with what came after. No classic value IMO.

Maaaaaaaaaaaate. Reckon a BA XR8 is going to be a classic but a T Series not?

I just sold my T2 and I know I am going to look back one day and go bugger should of just sucked it up and left it in the garage. BA XR8 is a nice enough car but has no aura to the brand..its not even really an equivalent to say on older GS etc.


T series generally isnt <7.5k though

[FairmontGS]

Yeah but the qualifications for this fight are 1. Under $7500 and 2. Future Classic.

So no GT or F6.

Re T6 vs. XR8 - you have to take the personal preference out of it. So XR8 wins because 8s will always be more desirable than 6s.

[Blem]

Originally Posted by FairmontGS

Yeah but the qualifications for this fight are 1. Under $7500 and 2. Future Classic.

So no GT or F6.

Re T6 vs. XR8 - you have to take the personal preference out of it. So XR8 wins because 8s will always be more desirable than 6s.

E49 is more valuable than the E55 so not always the V8.

[Professor Farnsworth]

Anything with a v8 in it. That config will be gone worldwide long before anything with a 6 in it. I don't think the xr6t will be a future classic. It'll be appreciated but not classic.

[Kable72]

XR6T will have a similar following to the VL Turbo down the track.

[Sioso]

I disagree with others about the 6T, I think it will be more collectible than the v8 of the same period.
All Australian inline 6 with a turbo hanging off the side will definitely be classed as a rarity in 25-30yrs time.

[FairmontGS]

Originally Posted by Sioso

I disagree with others about the 6T, I think it will be more collectible than the v8 of the same period.
All Australian inline 6 with a turbo hanging off the side will definitely be classed as a rarity in 25-30yrs time.

They'll all be rare in 25-30 years from now. Don't get me wrong, love the T6 but it misses out in this fight because I don't remember one circulating at Bathurst.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by FairmontGS

They'll all be rare in 25-30 years from now. Don't get me wrong, love the T6 but it misses out in this fight because I don't remember one circulating at Bathurst.

True but once the boomer stop buying cars Bathurst "cars" are dead, since the 90's that link has slowly eroded.

[FairmontGS]

yeah, hence why I said "IMO" on the T-series. Anyway, they're not in the equation for OP who said < $7500.

[Tray]

I'm a huge xr6 fan, but I don't think the BA XR6T will be a rarity, more so a cult car... Unless the things got super low kays and top of the range. It will have the exact same history as the VL TURBO which can be bought for under 7500 in mint condition. I've already started my collection, it's purely on the cars I love and not for anyone else. So far I have an original EB SXR6 with 112,000km on the odo picked up for 4g in Canberra absolute bargain, I have my 2002 AU XR6 ST in blueprint, this ones knocking on the 200,000km mark but I love this thing - blueprint on an AU is the best thing I've ever seen. The AU needs abit of work but I've purchased brand new steering wheels and knobs when she's ready to be finished. Now I just need my victory gold XR6 sprint ��

You need money to collect cars, SUB 7500.... Tickford xr6/8's, maybe you could find a XR8 220 but expect it to be in rough condition

[FPV+fteT3]

Just about any BA BF FG or commo equivalent ute with hard lid. The XR8 or 6T ute will be worth some coin when people realise they can have an older 2 door sedan with proper motor, large boot and handling dynamics or a new diesel truck that looks and drives like a truck should.

[mick74GT]

Originally Posted by Tray

I'm a huge xr6 fan, but I don't think the BA XR6T will be a rarity, more so a cult car... Unless the things got super low kays and top of the range. It will have the exact same history as the VL TURBO which can be bought for under 7500 in mint condition. I've already started my collection, it's purely on the cars I love and not for anyone else. So far I have an original EB SXR6 with 112,000km on the odo picked up for 4g in Canberra absolute bargain, I have my 2002 AU XR6 ST in blueprint, this ones knocking on the 200,000km mark but I love this thing - blueprint on an AU is the best thing I've ever seen. The AU needs abit of work but I've purchased brand new steering wheels and knobs when she's ready to be finished. Now I just need my victory gold XR6 sprint ��

You need money to collect cars, SUB 7500.... Tickford xr6/8's, maybe you could find a XR8 220 but expect it to be in rough condition

I am currently and have been for months now looking high and low for a good, original VL Turbo. I cant find one for anywhere near $7500 so if you've seen one for that please let me know. and not maroon interior lol

EB GT, EL GT will always be worth something and possibly the T3 TE50 with the 5.6l but again cost a lot more than $7500.

[pottery beige]

Originally Posted by tempted

Immaculate example, but is it really worth it considering it's a bog stock 3.3 column shift?
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/werri...er-/1082024763

$8k love the hood lining hanging over back seat

[pottery beige]

Originally Posted by tempted

That's not the hood lining, it looks like a sheet that they've covered the parcel shelf with.

love the up market rag

then

[Road_Warrior]

The XR6T numbers will thin out over time, especially if the salvage auctions and Gumtree wreckers are anything to go by, this will make remaining examples worth more in the fullness of time. Not to "classic car" levels though but I think more so than the VL turbo.