10 Emerging Collector Cars That Are Starting To Increase In Value
1990 – 1996 Nissan 300ZX
Many Nissan fans will say that Nissan stopped being a sports car company when the S30 line (240/260/280z) line of z-cars ceased production. The first generation Z-cars caught the attention of collectors a long time ago and have increased in value. Now, the time has come for the 300zx produced between 1990 and 1996.
Later generation Z-cars became more luxurious and some of the turbo cars produced notable performance. With bigger turbos and other mechanical modifications, the 300zx turbo could be tweaked to produce amazing performance.
The z32 model that was first introduced in 1990 had a pioneering design at the time. Available in a two-seater, coupe and convertible body style, the 300zx handled very well and had a gorgeous design. While 1990 through 1996 300zxs can still be found in good condition at a reasonable cost, don’t expect this to be the case forever.
1995 – 1999 BMW M3
The e36 M3 was the second generation of the legendary sport-coupe and the first to have a six cylinder engine. The E30 M3 that the E36 replaced have skyrocketed in value over the past several years commanding six figure prices for low-mileage examples in good condition.
The E36 M3 put out close to 250 horsepower, was very balanced, and offered in a coupe, sedan and convertible body style. The M3 was available in bright colors such as Dakar Yellow, Techno Violet, and Estoril Blue, colors that are sought after today. The only E36 M3 model that has increased in value is the rare lightweight CSL model sold in 1995.
1992 – 2001 Mercedes Benz SL600
Replacing the legendary R107 series Mercedes Benz sport coupe that was produced between 1971 and 1991, the R129 had some very big shoes to fill. Available with a number of engine sizes ranging from a 3.0 liter V6 to 6.0 lite V12, the twelve cylinder model joined the line-up in its third model year. Producing close to 400 horsepower, performance was lightyears of the previous SL that it replaced. The new SL also came equipped with pioneering technology such as retractable roll-bar that pops into position in the event of a roll-over.
R129 SLs have been showing up recently in auctions, a sure sign that they have caught the attention of collectors.
Complete list (GearHeads.com)
Thursday, April 7, 2016
An Unexpected Victim Of Cheap Gas Prices
Ultimate Irony: Cheap Oil Hurting Texas Truck Sales
Texas truck dealers are bummed. Their situation is best summarized by this gem of a quote from Atascosa Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram General Sales Manager Nick Flores in Wards; “We kind of had to semi-train our salespeople to actually sell. It took us a good 35 to 40 days, but we did adapt.”
Shucks! Gas is so cheap that dealers are actually having to work to sell trucks to oil barons. What a time to be alive.
“In the good old days, companies in the oil-field business would buy a dozen heavy-duty trucks at a time,” as Flores was paraphrased in Wards. “Now, they might buy two.”
Don’t worry though, it sounds like the people hocking pickup trucks are going to be just fine.
“We look at it like a temporary thing,” San Antonio Mark Cross told Wards. “While we are waiting for a turnaround we can be concentrating on other areas. Good habits are formed in tough times.”
(Jalopnik.com)
Texas truck dealers are bummed. Their situation is best summarized by this gem of a quote from Atascosa Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram General Sales Manager Nick Flores in Wards; “We kind of had to semi-train our salespeople to actually sell. It took us a good 35 to 40 days, but we did adapt.”
“In the good old days, companies in the oil-field business would buy a dozen heavy-duty trucks at a time,” as Flores was paraphrased in Wards. “Now, they might buy two.”
Don’t worry though, it sounds like the people hocking pickup trucks are going to be just fine.
“We look at it like a temporary thing,” San Antonio Mark Cross told Wards. “While we are waiting for a turnaround we can be concentrating on other areas. Good habits are formed in tough times.”
(Jalopnik.com)
A Bit Southern Gentlemanly Hospitality At The Masters Tournament
Why do players help each other at Augusta?
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Masters practice rounds are now group efforts.
On any given day here, players young and old, grizzled and green, technical and instinctive, will join forces to tour Augusta National. The three- or four-man groups are essentially a meeting of the minds, with players and caddies exchanging tidbits of information about where to miss, how putts break and why different wind directions affect club selection.
Each player’s preparation is different, but most agree that it’s crucial to log plenty of practice rounds and to pick the brains of Masters veterans.
That’s why Matt Fitzpatrick, 21, practiced with Bernhard Langer, 58.
And why Jin Cheng, 18, took a spin with Tom Watson, 66.
And why Derek Bard, 20, hooked up with Larry Mize, 57.
At Augusta, sharing is caring.
Which is a bit unusual, of course, because in no other sport would world-class athletes help their competition succeed.
Can you imagine Steph Curry giving LeBron James tips on how to defend him?
Or Clayton Kershaw showing Bryce Harper exactly how and when he throws his filthy curveball?
Or Novak Djokovic telling Roger Federer how to return his lethal forehand?
Of course not.
Yet it is commonplace at the Masters for players to help each other on the most demanding course in the world – a venue that, Jordan Spieth’s recent success notwithstanding, typically requires a tremendous amount of course knowledge.
Pressed about the unselfish culture that exists here, Watson bristled.
“It’s the right thing to do,” he said.
After all, it’s how Watson learned the course back in the mid-1970s, when he relied on advice from Ken Venturi and Byron Nelson. Now, Watson is paying it forward, inviting Robert Streb, first-timer Troy Merritt and Cheng, the Asia-Pacific Amateur champion, for a Tuesday practice round.
As an amateur, Tiger Woods practiced with Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Raymond Floyd,Seve Ballesteros, Greg Norman, Fred Couples and Jose Maria Olazabal. They went through all of the necessary checkpoints – the proper places to miss, the different chip shots, the subtle breaks on the notoriously difficult greens. Woods, of course, went on to claim four green jackets.
Even Spieth, who at 21 became the youngest Masters champion since Woods, needed some help along the way. Last year, he played nine holes with two-time champion Ben Crenshaw and Woods. Spieth’s caddie, Michael Greller, spent 45 minutes with legendary looper Carl Jackson (who was on the bag for both of Crenshaw’s titles) before the weekend rounds, talking about every hole. Greller compared it to meeting Michael Jordan and breaking down the NBA Finals.
(GolfChannel.com)
You Won't Believe Who Has One Of The Longest Championship Streaks In History
The most impressive championship streaks in all of sports
North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina Tar Heels
- Championship streaks: 1986-94
- In perhaps the most impressive championship streak, the North Carolina Tar Heels women's soccer team won nine national championships in a row from 1986 through 1994. The Tar Heels have won 21 of the 31 NCAA soccer championships.
Dodgers Start The 2016 - 2017 Season Off In Record Setting Fashion
Dodgers hand Padres futility mark with 27 straight shutout innings
SAN DIEGO -- No major league team has ever been as futile in its first three games as the Padres.
They simply couldn't find home plate in their opening series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, becoming the first MLB team to be shut out in its first three games of a season.
With Wednesday night's 7-0 loss, the Padres set the MLB mark with 27 consecutive scoreless innings to open a season. The old mark was 26 by the 1943 St. Louis Browns, according to Stats LLC.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers, who hobbled into the series with 10 players on the disabled list, became the first team since the 1963 St. Louis Cardinals to post three consecutive shutouts to open a season, a feat that was assisted by standout offense. Wednesday's win gave the Dodgers a 25-0 run-scoring edge in their first series.
(ESPN.com)
SAN DIEGO -- No major league team has ever been as futile in its first three games as the Padres.
They simply couldn't find home plate in their opening series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, becoming the first MLB team to be shut out in its first three games of a season.
With Wednesday night's 7-0 loss, the Padres set the MLB mark with 27 consecutive scoreless innings to open a season. The old mark was 26 by the 1943 St. Louis Browns, according to Stats LLC.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers, who hobbled into the series with 10 players on the disabled list, became the first team since the 1963 St. Louis Cardinals to post three consecutive shutouts to open a season, a feat that was assisted by standout offense. Wednesday's win gave the Dodgers a 25-0 run-scoring edge in their first series.
(ESPN.com)
Your Super Rare Chance To Own A Piece Of F1 History
Michael Schumacher's Old Benetton F1 Car Is Going To Auction With No Reserve
This Benetton F1 car was used in 1991 and 1992 and was previously driven by two world champions, Michael Schumacher and Nelson Piquet. Now, it’s going up for sale with no reserve!
F1 cars rarely appear on the market, and when they do, they’re usually missing the all-important engine. So imagine our excitement when we spotted this complete Benetton-Ford B191/191B from the 1991 and 1992 seasons.
And better still, this beautiful yellow-liveried machine was driven by none other than Michael Schumacher, Nelson Piquet and Martin Brundle.
(CarThrottle.com)
This Benetton F1 car was used in 1991 and 1992 and was previously driven by two world champions, Michael Schumacher and Nelson Piquet. Now, it’s going up for sale with no reserve!
F1 cars rarely appear on the market, and when they do, they’re usually missing the all-important engine. So imagine our excitement when we spotted this complete Benetton-Ford B191/191B from the 1991 and 1992 seasons.
And better still, this beautiful yellow-liveried machine was driven by none other than Michael Schumacher, Nelson Piquet and Martin Brundle.
(CarThrottle.com)
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