Sergio and others: Perhaps what you're referring to is such national
clubs as the Antique Auto Club of America, Milestone Car Society,
Horseless Carriage Club? These clubs recognize "Classic" Cars as being
of the classic period, typically late 20's through 1939, with some
special exceptions into 1946. When a car turns 25 it's considered a
"special interest" vehicle. None of this really means squat unless
you're into the hobby for investment purposes, in which case have your
car certified as a Milestone car or official classic could mean extra
$$$$. Besides, the word classic is TOTALLY over-used in today's
advertising, so don't worry about, just enjoy your car - all Alpines are
classics to me!
Scott Christie
Series 3 Alpine Registry
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CHUCK NICODEMUS
> Sent: Thursday, September 18, 1997 3:49 PM
> To: Sergio Dimarmo
> Cc: alpines(at)autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Is it a classic yet?
>
> Sergio Dimarmo wrote:
> >
> > My Alpine turned 30 this year, does this make it an official
> classic?
>
> NO it's just an old alpine, Serg. and if you are lucky it will last
> another 30.
>
> >I read somewhere that they start at 30 years and older. Does this
> increase the value of the car?
>
> H A H A HA haahaaahhhaaa ah whew, no not if the quotes of 4300. US is
> still ask for a 63 with 12,000. US in it.
>
> Chuck series ll, 63 Orange worth 20k, but i'd take 10k and haven't had
> an offer over 3500. and so it is an old alpine classic, BUT DAMN I
> LOVE
> TO CUT MY KNUCKLES WORKING ON IT!
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