This is a pointless discussion that has been had far too many times. All cars will become a classic eventually, if they are still around when they are 30-40 years old. The only remaining question will be their value, which will be based purely upon their desirability. A 1985 Ford escort XR3i is a classic, as is a 1985 Ford Granada, but the XR3, with it's sporty image looks and it's image from the past, will make it more desirable to most classic car enthusiasts, than the Granada. That is why a good XR3 will be worth more money, because more people want it. Future classics will include the 2010 Peugeot 308, the 2005 Audi A3, the 2016 VW Golf and the 2001 Ford Fiesta. Desirable classics of the future will include the 2010 Peugeot RCZ, the 2005 Audi TT, the 2016 VW Scirocco and the 2001 Ford Puma. Perhaps you can now understand the difference.
This is a pointless discussion that has been had far too many times. All cars will become a classic eventually, if they are still around when they are 30-40 years old. The only remaining question will be their value, which will be based purely upon their desirability. A 1985 Ford escort XR3i is a classic, as is a 1985 Ford Granada, but the XR3, with it's sporty image looks and it's image from the past, will make it more desirable to most classic car enthusiasts, than the Granada. That is why a good XR3 will be worth more money, because more people want it. Future classics will include the 2010 Peugeot 308, the 2005 Audi A3, the 2016 VW Golf and the 2001 Ford Fiesta. Desirable classics of the future will include the 2010 Peugeot RCZ, the 2005 Audi TT, the 2016 VW Scirocco and the 2001 Ford Puma. Perhaps you can now understand the difference.