The question is not "if" but "when". Here is the case for appreciation:
* Rarity. ~250 examples (of various flavors) exist in the world. Fewer than any of the current Holy Trinity of Hypercars (and many of their predecessors, btw).
* Analog everything. No power steering. No brake assist. Manual shifting (in most cases).
* No driver's aids unless you count ABS.
* Stunning design. Love it or hate it, one cannot deny that it is a stand-out. It's rolling art.
* Bespoke, hand built car.
* Scissor doors. #sexyawesomecool
* Bullet-proof drive train and normally aspirated V8 engine.
* Intoxicating exhaust note.
* Cool factor. Even non-car people flip out when they see one. I've also yet to read (or watch) a bad review of one.
Each year that passes, high-end car makers lard on more HP, more Turbos, more electronic gizmos, fancier automated gearboxes, driver assist (BLIS, self parking, etc.). At the same time, there is a move by collectors and enthusiasts to seek out more 'analog' cars which is sending values through the roof - look no further than the 993 Turbo - or just about anything with a stick-shift.
In Jeremy Clarkson's Top Gear review, he said (I'm paraphrasing) "...I sort of expected it to be a million billion dollars."
When making the case to my wife to purchase #153; I promised her that it will be worth $1m in 20 years (2035) when we're ready to retire. Was I wrong?
* Rarity. ~250 examples (of various flavors) exist in the world. Fewer than any of the current Holy Trinity of Hypercars (and many of their predecessors, btw).
* Analog everything. No power steering. No brake assist. Manual shifting (in most cases).
* No driver's aids unless you count ABS.
* Stunning design. Love it or hate it, one cannot deny that it is a stand-out. It's rolling art.
* Bespoke, hand built car.
* Scissor doors. #sexyawesomecool
* Bullet-proof drive train and normally aspirated V8 engine.
* Intoxicating exhaust note.
* Cool factor. Even non-car people flip out when they see one. I've also yet to read (or watch) a bad review of one.
Each year that passes, high-end car makers lard on more HP, more Turbos, more electronic gizmos, fancier automated gearboxes, driver assist (BLIS, self parking, etc.). At the same time, there is a move by collectors and enthusiasts to seek out more 'analog' cars which is sending values through the roof - look no further than the 993 Turbo - or just about anything with a stick-shift.
In Jeremy Clarkson's Top Gear review, he said (I'm paraphrasing) "...I sort of expected it to be a million billion dollars."
When making the case to my wife to purchase #153; I promised her that it will be worth $1m in 20 years (2035) when we're ready to retire. Was I wrong?
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