Every new year, the same question arises before all collectors vintage enthusiasts. Which iconic model will celebrate its 30thousand birthday in 2024 and will be eligible for statuscollection machine ?
Gray card collection
Thanks to collection of gray cards, cars that belong to this category can take advantage of several advantages. Among them, a technical inspection with greater frequency (every 5 years), special insurance, the possibility of installing old license plates or even the possibility of circulation in EPZ (low emission zones), despite not having a Crit’Air sticker on them. The specifics are quite interesting, if you know that the Crit’ Air 4 and 5 models are almost impossible to drive in cities!
A brief overview 10 iconic models which will become collectibles in 2024…
Peugeot 806
In 1994 Peugeot goes to the royal road minivan family. Built on a platform shared by Citroën Evasion, Fiat Ulysse and Lancia Zeta, 806 today remains the bestseller of the four. Offering great driving pleasure with a comfortable suspension, this sub-one-tonne five-wheel drive model is an interesting compromise for its size.
Renault Safrane V6
A year after the appearance Saffron receives a block V6 PRV powered by two turbochargers. Power is sent to all four wheels. The result is a power of 268 hp. and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 8 seconds. Only 800 copies will be produced!
Toyota RAV-4
This is the first compact crossover. Released in 1994 and developed on the Corolla platform Toyota RAV-4 opens a new segment that will be a global success. If the length of the first generation was 3.74 m, then the current RAV4 exceeds 4.59 m! Inflation is everywhere, even in cars…
Alfa Romeo 145
This Italian young car is relatively unknown. With his mini wagon in the back, that Alfa Romeo 145 sold until 2001 with no less than nine different engine versions. Boxer or Twin Spark petrol and finally two diesel versions.
Audi A4 (B5)
In the mid-90s, Audi decided to change the name of its cars. Then the Audi 80 B4 becomesAudi A4 (A for Audi and 4 for model). The ultimate family sedan, it’s available as a four-door sedan as well as an Avant wagon.
Audi A8 (D2)
A luxury sedan from IngolstadtAudi A8 is the successor to the old Audi V8. Produced from 1994 to 2002 in its first generation, it received several engines, including a “small” V6, three gasoline and diesel V8s and even a 6-liter W12 developing 420 hp.
Audi RS2
with l’Audi RS2, the German manufacturer was the first manufacturer to produce a true shooting break. Presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1993, this model is a real “sleeper”. Behind its almost banal appearance, the Audi 80 station wagon (type B4) hides an in-line 5-cylinder engine with a volume of 2.2 liters, which develops at least 315 hp. 100 km/h is reached in less than 5.4 seconds!
BMW 7 series E38
Flag bearer of the luxury German brand Sedan E38 7 series Mercedes S-Class and Jaguar XJ were targeted. Offering excellent comfort while maintaining great driving pleasure, the beautiful ‘BM’ had V8 and even V12 engines!
Jaguar XJ (X300)
In 1994, Jaguar released its new car XJ luxury sedan, in three versions: X300, X305 and X306 under the name XJR 4.0 Supercharged. These real “English saloons” had in-line 6-cylinder engines and even the signature 6-liter Jaguar V12!
Volkswagen Polo III
It is highly valued by young people for its economic aspects Volkswagen Polo IIIenjoyed a success comparable to that of its older sister, the Golf. More than 2.5 million units had been produced by 2002, and the model was available in numerous 3,4, 5-door, station wagon and even station wagon versions.
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A brief overview 10 iconic models which will become collectibles in 2024…
Audi RS2
with l’Audi RS2, the German manufacturer was the first manufacturer to produce a true shooting break. Presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1993, this model is a real “sleeper”. Behind its almost banal appearance, the Audi 80 station wagon (type B4) hides an in-line 5-cylinder engine with a volume of 2.2 liters, which develops at least 315 hp. 100 km/h is reached in less than 5.4 seconds!
Source: Auto Plus
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