What constitutes a classic?

[Rhythm Thief]

My own take on it is that I couldn't care less whether or not my car is a classic or not. I drive a 1968 Ami 6 as a daily driver (and it's fitted with a monster stereo system which makes the windows rattle ). I do this because I like to drive something a bit different and there's very little I can't do myself on the servicing and maintenance side.

[EricTheRed]

I was thinking a making a diary note, to post the FIVA definition on here every quarter, just in case.

That would only help if we all thought that was the correct definition of a classic, which in my opinion it isn't. But that's the point - it's only my opinion. FIVA's opinion, your opinion and that of everyone else is probably different.

As of writing this, we have 476 members on this forum, and I'd wager that you'd get 476 different "opinions" to this question, in spite of the fact that some here seem to feel that their opinions are fact. They are not, they are opinions, and this is why I think this subject should be banned from the forum - it's pointless.

^^^WHS^^^ (Speaking as someone whose opinions on this matter apparently make him a "bigot")

[JPB]

Hmm, I had to think long and hard before posting this reply but, since the o/p asks

What constitutes a classic?

, I believe that I have the definitive answer to that question, open ended as it was:

Click this link and you'll see a true classic.

Cars? Well I guess the motoring press needs a label for those once they've become a less common sight on the roads; "Practical Classics" is much more catchy than "Practical older motors that we like but cannot explain why."

[rich.]

why??

i give up


there was no smiley banging his head against a wall..

[mr rusty]

Where does this fit into the scheme of things then!!

[JPB]

....there was no smiley banging his head against a wall..

Aww, I take it Fats didn't make it all appear as ridiculous as it actually is then?

Here's a "Banging head against the wall" emoticon: That'll be 6 pence please.

Where does this fit into the scheme of things then!!

Ooh, look, one of the designs for an Amphicar for the '90s that failed to get past the preliminary sketch stage.

[TerryG]

I think it will just about fit in to the skip bin behind the office

[bnicho]

I agree with Luxo and Grease Monkey, this is the one topic (if any) that should be banned on this forum because it invariably turns into a slanging match.

The mods are watching this thread closely. The moment it turns even slightly heated, it will be locked.

Play nicely and treat each other's opinions with respect please.

[rich.]

....there was no smiley banging his head against a wall..

Aww, I take it Fats didn't make it all appear as ridiculous as it actually is then?

Here's a "Banging head against the wall" emoticon: That'll be 6 pence please.

Where does this fit into the scheme of things then!!

Ooh, look, one of the designs for an Amphicar for the '90s that failed to get past the preliminary sketch stage.

thanks

like someone just said it always turns into a slanging match....and it gets very boring

[JPB]

Boring would certainly be one name for it.

I blame the person who first had the idea to use the word "Cla**ic" as a catch-all label for cars that didn't fit into any other category, she's the cause of this.

The mods are watching this thread closely

Really? They ought to consider getting those Lambrettas out, it's a lovely day out there.