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FUTURE JAPANESE CLASSIC CARS AS JUDGED BY TIM SUDDARDS

The publisher of Classic Motorsports, Tim Suddards, has come to the conclusion that the ten cars listed after the jump are future classics. Except, there’s one problem: these ten cars are Japanese; not the country of origin known for pumping out classics. One would assume the easiest arguments could be made against the mid-80s Corolla GT-S, the emphasis on the Honda S600, or why the model years were so specific on the Mazda RX-7. these cars are collectables and definitely make good purchases now. (Via Autoblog)

1997-2001 Acura Integra Type R
1990-2005 Acura NSX
1970-1973 Datsun 240Z
1967-1973 Datsun 510
1985-1991 Honda CRX Si
1964-1966 Honda S600
1990-1997 Mazda Miata
1971-1978 Mazda RX-3
1979-1985 Mazda RX-7
1983-1987 Toyota Corolla GT-S

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