I agree with all the above mentions, but I think it will take awhile before they actually start increasing in value compared to what they originally sold for... I think the 82 Indy Pace Car Z28s and all early 3rd Gen Z's will have a collector following in years to come, and with less and less cars on the roads these days, its already a rare site to see a true unmolested original. While these cars didn't have a ton of HP, they were a big hit when new, and looked cool. The Irocs are another likely choice, especially rare ones like 1LE's B4C's, and 5.7 TPI versions. Year One is already selling repro parts for these cars, but I think its still gonna be a few more years before they really start being bought and "restored". I remember back in the mid 80's, 69 camaros were already considered "classics", and at that time they were only about 15 years old... an 89 or 90 car is 15 years old right now, but not considered "classic" in the way late 60s cars were considered in the mid 80s. This is probably due to the fact that cars in the 80s were produced for many years with minor changes, and up until recently, many were still on the roads...Another thing that has kept 80s cars from reaching "classic" status is that modern cars are actually quicker and better built than these cars were... this was not the case back in the 80s when everyone was starting to restore 60s cars. While I don't think these cars are going to skyrocket in value overnight, i think the potential is there to buy a late 70s or 80s car now and have a "future classic". The key is to look for cars that are low milage, original paint, and unmolested... these will always be the cars that have the most value, and will be the first ones to start pulling in decent money... but that's a no-brainer. I'll just be happy when my 97 SS starts being worth a little more each year I keep it instead of a little less... Unfortunately, i think I have a bit of a wait....Til then, it's still a blast to drive and enjoy...a little!
