The original Miata.
By Colin Wood
Jul 14, 2022
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Classic Cars,
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Photograph Courtesy Aston Martin
A lot of cars in the classic world–too many, really–receive quite a bit of hype when it comes to how desirable they are or how well they drive.
Perhaps not surprisingly, it’s also just as common for such cars to be overhyped, leaving a bad first impression, or, even worse, giving praise to a car that never really deserved it to begin with.
However, what classics do you think were overhyped, but realized they lived up to all that hype after you experienced them?
The original Miata.
Volvo 1800 - it's really amazing how well one in good operating condition drives.
Agree with the Volvo. Would add the XKE, MGA/MGB and the Lotus Elan (as long as perfect reliability wasn't hgh on your list).
Colin Wood said:
A lot of cars in the classic world–too many, really–receive quite a bit of hype when it comes to how desirable they are or how well they drive.
Perhaps not surprisingly, it’s also just as common for such cars to be overhyped, leaving a bad first impression, or, even worse, giving praise to a car that never really deserved it …
Jaguar XK 120. First production capable of 120 mph. Fantastic lines. Jaguar XKE speed, beauty, break thru Technology, modest price, considering
My 64 corvette hands down drive like a car that is 15 years more modern then anything else I have owned or driven from the early 60's. Its just that good. I can see why people bought them.
I had heard so much about how some classic British sports cars drove amazingly well and I wasn't convinced until I worked at a British car restoration shop. Jaguar E-types are even better than their reputation. The steering feel, brakes, shifting and handling are as good as anything out there and the view from the drivers seat cannot be beat. A well maintained early MGB is also a joy to drive around as well.
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