Satisfy your dream collector—car desires with this one—stop reference for starting or expanding your collection beyond traditional classics and muscle cars.
Focusing on the interests and needs of Generation X and Millennial car collectors,
The NextGen Guide to Car Collecting
offers
a concise history of car collecting
to present day,
guidance on car buying and living the car—collector life
, and
an overview of collector cars
with a
focus on cars built from the 1970s through the 1990s
while also touching on more contemporary cars. Chapters highlight
Japanese
,
American
European
cars, particularly those models that have experienced the greatest growth in collector interest over the past decade.
explores the many ways the Internet and social media have changed the classic car marketplace. You’ll learn
how to buy a classic car online
without suffering buyer’s remorse, as well as the
four critical keys to a happy collector—vehicle relationship
: 1) possessing discretionary cash for the initial purchase; 2) obtaining a thorough knowledge of the car and its ownership; 3) the critical pre—purchase inspection; and 4) access to a work space.
You’ll also find out why the
popularity of late twentieth—century specialty cars
will continue to grow (think increasing electronic complication and the still—large number of enthusiasts for whom “self—driving” means driving themselves) and
explore the attributes that makes these cars desirable
collector vehicles.
In addition, the book looks at the
significant increases in quality and reliability of post—1970s machines
and how that impacts their collectibility. Finally, learn why expectations that your newfound classic could outlast our current crop of lithium—ion—dependent electric cars may not be unrealistic: recent developments like ride—hailing and sharing services; expanded public transit; rental bikes and scooters; and garage condos and other storage options could actually extend the life of your “new” classic permitting you to truly tailor the use of your classics.
Whether your collection requires a one—stall garage or a pole barn, the practical,
useful information
and
keen perspective
of
will ensure you pull this volume from your shelf time and again.