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5 new cars that may become collectibles
There's every reason to believe that 20 years from now, innovation will find a way to make new cars -- be they powered by gas-electric, diesel or hydrogen power plants -- as fun to drive as today's high-performance vehicles. Still, there is likely to be a hankering for the feel of gasoline V-8 power.
With that in mind, here are a few of the new vehicles that might -- emphasis on the word "might" -- one day be worth a lot more than their 2008 purchase price.
5 cars that may become collectibles
- 2009 Corvette ZR1: Chevrolet is unlikely to top this $100,000, 620-horsepower super Vette (due in showrooms this fall) in the next two decades.
- 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT: A throwback to the muscle-car days, this resurrection of a "pony car'' may not be in production for more than a few years. But at the start, it will be highly coveted.
- 2009 Chevrolet Camaro: Like the Challenger, this is another revival, and V-8 versions will be highly sought after. The new Camaro will be introduced in 2008.
- 2008 Shelby Mustang: Carroll Shelby is 85 years old. When he dies, anything with his name on it will go up in value.
- 2008 Audi R8: At more than $100,000, it's in supercar price territory. But it's likely to be a better long-term value than a comparably priced Porsche.
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