Do you see more "old school" classics on the road now?

**niky** · January 11th, 2007 03:09 PM

I do. But maybe because more cars are older, nowadays? :lol:

I think the "resto" culture from the US is hitting its stride here, with more and more moneyed (and not-so-moneyed) people apporaching the age where they have more time on their hands, and have the excess money to actually buy that car they wanted when they were kids.

One of the coolest restorations I've ever seen was one of those 70's Isuzu Gemini (the diesel ones) sedans, complete original equipment, including wheels, motoring quietly by without a puff of smoke. Amazing mechanical work there, plus really fresh paint and chrome, and glass so clean you'd swear it was brand new.

**1D4LV** · January 11th, 2007 04:07 PM

south area.
i always see lots of box type lancers, EL type lancers and VW beetles.

**zero** · January 11th, 2007 04:14 PM

dito sa greenhills east, red '76 ford escort and a black celeste.

**ian_rex** · January 14th, 2007 04:33 PM

off topic: how 'old' should a car would be to be considered as 'old school'? 10 years above?

anyways, i see this 80 Corona on the office parking lot every day. restored, but modded- nonetheless it's really cool. it does reminds me of the car we had once. and it's nice to see it was been well-kept.

honestly, i'm considering a 80's or early 90's sedan for my very first car of my own. my pick were: Sprinter, Starlet, or 'Macho' Corona or Corona sedan, Corolla DX or liftback. how much would any of these metals would cost? i would prefer a 'restored' but if i can't find one, then it's ok. i also enjoy restoring.

*niky, i knew somebody back in my college days owns one. i just don't know if he still own the Gemini

**midinite** · January 14th, 2007 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by ian_rex

off topic: how 'old' should a car would be to be considered as 'old school'? 10 years above?

anyways, i see this 80 Corona on the office parking lot every day. restored, but modded- nonetheless it's really cool. it does reminds me of the car we had once. and it's nice to see it was been well-kept.

honestly, i'm considering a 80's or early 90's sedan for my very first car of my own. my pick were: Sprinter, Starlet, or 'Macho' Corona or Corona sedan, Corolla DX or liftback. how much would any of these metals would cost? i would prefer a 'restored' but if i can't find one, then it's ok. i also enjoy restoring.

*niky, i knew somebody back in my college days owns one. i just don't know if he still own the Gemini

nice choices. these cars are making a comeback. along with L type lancers and celestes. Starlets make for good slalom cars some say. coincidentally all this was a discussion we had this am. it is your choice at how far the restoration undertaken has gone. obviously the more restored the more expensive. kaya sometimes it is better to get a solid runner and do restoration yourself. that way you even choose the colors and all. just have to make sure intact ang interior and almost a 100% complete.

now you can choose to go the route of restore to spec or even restomod. that is the beauty of the hobby.

btw, some say it should be 20years old or more. 10 years old would be stuff from 1997.

also, it is cool to get an older car for fun. enjoy

**ian_rex** · January 14th, 2007 05:47 PM

thank you for the compliment midnite. as per your statement, i agree that cars from mid to late 90's would be a classic someday. and i think it is very reason why we still haven't sold our '96 Civic.

should that be the case, i'm sure my dad would be very proud to point it out to his grandchildrens: "Look, here is what once a best seller during its heydays". While I, on the other hand, let them (children) realize that these cars are a piece of history and i intend to keep it that way and hand it down to them to continue its legacy.

**Jun aka Pekto** · January 14th, 2007 05:55 PM

Here, there's always classic cars on the road. But, nothing brings them out better than a 4th of July parade, this one in 2003 at Fallon, NV.

Oh. The 2-tone Vettes belong to our neighbor next door.

**midinite** · January 14th, 2007 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by ian_rex

thank you for the compliment midnite. as per your statement, i agree that cars from mid to late 90's would be a classic someday. and i think it is very reason why we still haven't sold our '96 Civic.

should that be the case, i'm sure my dad would be very proud to point it out to his grandchildrens: "Look, here is what once a best seller during its heydays". While I, on the other hand, let them (children) realize that these cars are a piece of history and i intend to keep it that way and hand it down to them to continue its legacy.

you are more than welcome. one civic that is gaining cult status and may soon be on its way to being a classic here is the two door hatchback. ever notice how they hold a high price for a second hand car?

**midinite** · January 14th, 2007 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by Jun aka Pekto

Here, there's always classic cars on the road. But, nothing brings them out better than a 4th of July parade, this one in 2003 at Fallon, NV.

Oh. The 2-tone Vettes belong to our neighbor next door.

very nice pics and now it makes me envious you are surrounded by such lovely...er cars. thanks for posting them.

**Jun aka Pekto** · January 14th, 2007 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by midinite

very nice pics and now it makes me envious you are surrounded by such lovely...er cars. thanks for posting them.

Don't be envious. There's a lot of nice V8s in Manila and surrounding areas. They're just scattered around. A V8 carshow with prices might bring them all out. Well, V8s and other classic cars.