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There is a noticeable shift occurring as popular cars from Generation Y and Z (1980-2012) start to hit that magical ‘classic car’ age.
Now to be considered a ‘classic car’ the vehicle typically has to be 25-years or older.
The common theme is the older the car the more historical interest or “collectibility’ the vehicle will have.
Japanese (JDM) classics are now becoming highly sort after, slowly restored or preserved rather than scrapped.
The problem is everyone has a different understanding of how these cars should be restored or preserved, as we all have different tastes, abilities and budgets.
It’s an interesting journey when your a prospective buyer of these kind of cars. No two cars seem to be the same and almost always corners have been cut, which ultimately lets down the vehicle but doesn’t necessarily translate to the perspective purchase price.
Our journey recently into the world of Classic Datsuns has been a major eye opener, with cars being restored by the owner and not an industry professional.
Basically if you have a car that fits this narrative, attention to detail is paramount otherwise you’ve wasted your time.
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