>inb4 "whichever one you like the most"
But i don't know what one I like the most, I don't buy cars based off looks...

The thought came back to me while I was thinking about Peugeot... they supposedly had good cars back in the day but then they started making trash...

Are you just supposed to assume everything homolgated is best? That leaves out alot of classic muscle cars along with others...

Tell me /o/... what's the best classic cars out there? How do you sort the good from the bad?

>>28530778 (OP)
whichever one you like the most.
At this point anything you pick is 30-40 years old and needs work regardless of make/model unless you find (and pay up) for something in pristine condition./

>>28530778 (OP)
>That leaves out alot of classic muscle cars
Plenty of classic muscle cars were homologated for NHRA drag racing, NASCAR, or Trans Am.

>>28530778 (OP)
it really does depend on what you want (and what you like the most)
are you after a grand tourer? a luxobarge? a sports car? do you plan on dailying it? or just a weekend fun car? etc.

>>28530778 (OP)
What does "homologated" mean to you?
And how does it relate to a 205 GTI?

If there was one "best" classic car everyone would want it so no one would be able to afford it.
It really boils down to picking the ones you like in your price range. Then look up parts availability and cost, pick one you like that you can afford - MANY classic cars have been scrapped because people got in over their heads or wallets.
>>28531445
Not op, but a 205 T16 would be near impossible to maintain and drive anyway. 205 GTi still looks cool at least.

>>28530778 (OP)
For a starter classic car pick a popular one with a lot of solutions out there on internet forums, ideally a decent aftermarket or used parts supply. There is a reason why so many people say to just buy a Miata. That poojoe was pretty common so there should be a lot of information out there.
The massive upside of classic cars is that all of the issues have already been discovered. If the solutions are there on the forums already and parts are available, there is basically nothing that can stop you.
Also, buy a relatively good condition model, it will be too daunting to catch up on 30 different deferred maintenance items or do an involved restoration on your first classic car. You want to only deal with major issues one at a time as they come up.
For long term, its best to try and stick with a brand or model you like so you dont have to keep re-learning new things, and can interchange old parts you have lying around.

>>28531460
Decent post.

>>28530778 (OP)
A car that offers an experience that cannot be found in more recent cars is destined to be a classic. Other than that, it's about historical significance. Did it move the game forward in any meaningful way, and did it win anything important?

>>28531452
Regular 205 GTIs are homologated for Group A and Group N, they're just not purpose built for it (that would be the Rallye).

>>28531486
I guess that's true. Can't argue with that.
I (and prob the other anon) associate homologation with "homologation specials" where they have to produce a certain number of road going cars to compete so they make a ringer and produce the bare minimum for the road.

>>28531491
then use that term

>>28531556
I was neither the one who said it first, nor the one who claimed the first guy was wrong. I posted later to clear things up. Calm yourself.

>>28530778 (OP)
I love old pugs so much, its unbeliavable

>>28530819
>it really does depend on what you want (and what you like the most)

Daily driver or something I can restore as a project car

>>28531460
>For a starter classic car pick a popular one with a lot of solutions out there on internet forums
OK! That's good advice! Cheers anon

>>28531470
Is there any notable cars in the former category? I find myself stuck on the latter

>>28531556
Fine, Homologation specials. Now can you stop giving the wrong guy grief

>>28531619
>Is there any notable cars in the former category?
These days, moneyed collectors are looking for the combination of lightness and high revs. Regulations are making it increasingly difficult to build such a car, and those that are being produced are in low enough volumes to skirt under them.

>>28530778 (OP)
There is no objective "best" it's whatever you like at a particular price point.

>>28531460
Solid advice

>>28531619
maybe an MGB. cheap, fun, plenty of cheap parts.

>>28530778 (OP)
>age does not a classic make
Want to buy some old piece of shit and restore it so its not such a piece of shit?
>Go ahead.
Will it be fun and educational?
>Probably.
Will it be a cool car (to you)
>If you thought it was worth the effort, most likely.

"Classic" is an actual merriam-webster dictionary definition.
>serving as a standard of excellence : of recognized value
>a typical or perfect example
Nothing wrong with restoring vintage.
Just dont confuse vintage with classic

>>28530778 (OP)
>the best
At what? What do you want out of such a car? Or are you telling us to tell you what to want?

>>28530778 (OP)
>But i don't know what one I like the most, I don't buy cars based off looks...
that will filter out a bunch of them
what do you like then?
>speed/power
get a new car, it will be faster, more responsive and the parts arent 40 year old
besides, any fast/sports classic car will likely have been pushed to its limits and beyond by now
>handle
you can get a newer car for that
>Peugeot... they supposedly had good cars back in the day
yes, compared to the alternatives at the time, if you compare them to new cars theyre underpowered, theyre ok for city driving because they were light and nimble, and by now theyre old rusty and abused
>Are you just supposed to assume everything homolgated is best
yes and no, if youre a purist that just wants to preserve it, then yes, original parts = good, if you like the car but still like to have it upgraded, then upgrade it

youre basically asking us to guide you into how to enjoy something subjective, we cant, you either like it or you dont, theres no rules, youre the one thats gonna buy and either maintain or pay the maintenance (and trust me, there will be a lot, lots of things break in 40+ year old cars)