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Originally Posted by RiversideS13
i think after 20 years S14 kouki will be collector's item because they are rare.
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Rare does not always make a collectors item. Collectors items have to have certain factors to warrant them collectors items. Now see if the body styling of the S14 kouki stood out as major differently than maybe. While nice its not something thats a knock me out wow factor. Same goes for S13 fastbacks and coupes. Now compare that to a FD RX7 which has classic sports car styling written all over it. Or 240Z which will be considering slightly normal by some critics in its day was actually again stand out classic sports car styling. Especially coming out of Japan at that time. As well the Toyota 2000GT another car unique in its styling. Another factor that makes a classic or collectors is its impact on the marketplace. Now Miata's will be classic's due to their shear marketing number impact for a entry level roadster. Again this is another qualification the 240Z pulls off. 2nd MR2's stand a chance at becoming classics and collectors as well. Why you ask? They were one of the few mid engined sports cars of the 90's offered turbocharged.
I could list a half dozen sports cars from the 60's and 70's that while sports that were liked by enthusiasts and had followings did not become real collectors items or heralded classics. Remember the 240sx was not that much of a hit in the U.S. due to the way Nissan NA marketed it. It could be forgotten in my opinion though I could be wrong. Sure its the most modified car according to SEMA but it takes a lot more than that to make a classic or a collectors item.
Shuts devils advocate mode off, steps out to get a Pizza.
