Cars for future collection

[Crashtest33]

This point may have been raised in the forum before but it was something that interested me.

Why and who had that NIB Turbo Optima or that NIP hub from a Schui Cat?
It fascinates me how a model could have sat, unsold in that little model shop in North Carolina and how it came on to the market in 2014.
Did the grandson finally have a clearout of his grandads overstock when he sadly shut down his model store?
Or did a very forward thinking individual say in 1990, Ooo, that Masami replica will be worth a fortune in 20yrs!

Is anyone here starting to buy models they believe to be future classics and what models are they? Do people these days have money to spend on something that may never be used?

The person that came to mind is Marwan with his breath-taking collection of boxed models in his Youtube video.

If you could go back in time and buy 10 models to keep in a box what would they be?

Nick

[Naushad]

This issue has been brought up in other forums...

I wonder if the cars will hold their value in years to come. Subsequent generations may not be able to appreciate these models. For us we can clearly relate as they spanned our childhood. Therefore I think it's likely such cars will mainly hold sentimental value.

[Chillout47]

I have a fairly modern collection, mainly Losi stuff. When was the last time anyone saw a mint BK2? I have two of these, brand new, I know they are probably worth £100 at best at the moment, but maybe in 10 years time? I am currently building an original B4 factory team from new parts off ebay etc. again, when was the last time anyone saw one of those mint? I have 2 XXX's, one a Kinwald with all the Trinity goodies on it, I really do think this will be worth a bob or two in a few years, T3 FT mint/new, and a XXX-T Matt Francis. I have also on my shelf an original RB5 first edition and a TRF201. What constitutes a classic? how old do they have to be? I love collecting these modern classics that will hopefully be worth more than I paid for them one day....

Cheers, Mark.

[Pacman]

I remember a local model shop back in the 90's that had a Schumacher Procat on the shelf for years, even when the Cat 2000 had come out. The problem was that they wanted more than £150 for it back then even though you could buy them else where when they were the latest model for £150. I guess that is one way these kits stay NIP. Eventually I'm guessing they sold it.

I have of late seen some end of line buggy's going for a good discounted price. I'm not so sure that these cars will hold their value. There are certainly better ways of investing money for a profit. But then I still think they are a good deal if you want a preserved kit or New built shelf queen.

[gomachv]

I agree wit what naushad said- the things we want are from our younger years. At our age, our children will be looking for what they had. Likely a T-Maxx or the likes. They aren't interested in a hirobo zerda as they never had them, similar to how a lot of us don't look for an Associated RC1 or Dynamic car. It's more about the memories. For that reason, I think the current in-demand cars will peak with us, and die out with us

These are the ones I would love for my collection:
Hirobo Jealousy
MRP Pro-410 Shogun
A-Main Bullet
Traxxas Wildcat
Cox Gasser Euro Trasher
Kyosho Fantom electric
Kyosho Yamaha Moto Cross Rider 10
Kyosho Hanomag (always wanted one, never seen one!)
Dynamic suspension car
M.A.N.E Eclipse

[Boons]

I'm still all misty eye'd with my original Mk1 Ultima that I had at 14, I'm 40 now and it's the memories that still make me smile. I haven't had that sensation with new buggies, maybe I'm fossilized in time

[Big paul]

It would be no good me buying any thing for the future new in the box. I would have to build it up, would not be able to resist.
But having said all that,I wish I had an Xray t1 with all the goodies that came with it.