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| The Classical E30 325is BMW |
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| The ultimate Modern sensational Volkswagen Golf R |
We love classic cars and modern cars!!! So much time, money and effort goes into making exotic cars look amazing and as elegant as possible is an understatement. Take for an example an original and pretty 1987 BMW E30 325is. It’s unique to South Africans and to undergo a full restoration this one is destined for the young at heart and all the petrol-heads out there.
As any classic car enthusiast will certainly testify, there are certain advantages in owning a classic car. What I have realized about today’s 21st century modern cars is that there have been regarded as special as a new born babies, due to their fragile body exterior and engines which are now built in aluminium and consumes huge amount of fuel than vintage cars.
“Modern cars have lost their identity in-terms of workmanship when it comes to material design compared to vintage cars, modern cars design has dropped drastically due to changes of interior and exterior design they are not using that sophisticated leather which was used in the vintage cars, modern cars have started using unglamorous or should I say “cheap” leather for their cars” says Sibongiseni Masinga.
This has made these cars less glamorous one can understand why classic car enthusiasts believe that older cars are more reliable than more modern models. Compared to newer cars, classic machines were much more simplistic in the design of their engines. The 1972 W116 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW E30 3-Series, Volvo P1800 and the 1987 Toyota Corolla E90,just to name a few were widely considered as very reliable cars. Without this addition, the car was easier -- and less problematic -- to drive. What's more, the car was extremely easy for the average person to repair, which isn't something that many can say about modern cars. Of course, not every car in the 1960s was as easy to fix as a Beetle, but was much convenient and reliable to use in those days.
When it comes to old cars, known as Vintages cars or Classical cars if I might add, they make a popular choice for cars lovers. To a true classical car lover, there’s nothing like a Vintage car...
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1967 Ford Mustang GT 500
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Two of my friends Sibongiseni Masinga (22) and Mbuso Nhlapo (21) they emphasise on vintage cars and modern cars were totally different but had similar perceptive views on the way cars have differed due to modern technology. One thing that drew my attention was when Mbuso said people at the ages of 50 or 60 years regard classical automatic cars as favourable friend any person can have in the world due to comfort and its easy use. For Classic car aficionados who restore their own cars, or do some or most of the work, get to know the car and how it runs. They recognize a problem before it escalates and understand what their car is doing and why. Odd sounds or difficult handling will send recognizable signals to the owner; comparing it to modern it can be a bit difficult in recognise a problem when it occurs,because cars of these days cannot be easy to figure out when it has a problem and most modern cars were not meant to last for a long period of time, a typical example if you get an accident depending how bad your car incident was, chances of you repairing your car meaning painting, panel beating will cost you an arm and a leg, vehicle repairing is pretty much expensive these daysand your vehicle will have to be fixed on a daily basis, unlike having a vintage/classic car parts are easy to find and to repair the vehicle. Classic cars, restored and functioning, appreciate in value. Whether the car is purchased as an investment or as a ride, the increase in value is always welcome.
