[tom406]

I really like the Fox 5.0's, but IMO the '86 is the weakest purchase. They have really crappy heads and pistons with no valve reliefs to deal with better heads or any hidden mods to cam or rockers. I think really nice '85 GT/5sp cars are good (Last of the Holley 4bbl cars, but remember 5sp ONLY, autos got crappy CFI injection) Also really nice LX 5.0/5sp models. Stripped '87/'88 Coupes and loaded '91-93 hatches are the cream of the crop, IMO. 1993 Cobra models are the peak of that model, with good brakes, GT40 heads and intake, etc. They will always have value, and are already appreciating. '86/'87 Grand Nationals are great, and I think they will usually have broader appeal than the Turbo T's and T-types, even though they're more common. Less sure for collectibility but a whole lotta fun are the GMC Syclones. I'm not a big late model Camaro fan, but even I really like the last few years of Camaro SS models, no T-tops in either Red or Black with the 6sp. For any of these, buy the nicest unmolested car you can find, preferably with low miles. But I wouldn't discount a well maintained car with higher miles from a fussy owner.

I don't think any new car purchase should be made if you're at all concerned about investment. You'll be waiting a while for the value to come back up to what you paid, and for most cars, that day never comes....