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9/15/12
classic icon in 50 years seem obvios for Mazda MX-5
Managing Director of Footman James, Andy Fairchild said that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the various classic icons such as Lotus Elan, MGB and the Renault 5. It is interesting to get an idea of what is in the thinking about the classic car owner classic cars in the future.
"The question of which car to bear the iconic status within 50 years, I guess we'll just have to wait and watch," added Fairchild.
A recent SURVEY specialist insurance brokers classic cars and motorcycles, Footman James, shows that most owners of Mazda MX-5 feel their vehicle will be a classic icon in 50 years.
Little Japanese roadster chosen more than the Bugatti Veyron and the Audi TT which appears in the second and third. The most interesting thing is, because the MX-5 is not a rare car or cars exclusively, but he is a very special car.
Privileges MX-5 is because it is something that is close to the British sports car you can buy. This car has a charm and charisma that are not found in other roadster, albeit at a price that is two to three times more expensive.
It is indeed very difficult to explain to a series of words. Maybe you should have your own MX-5 to be able to understand it.
In a survey Footman James who followed more than 3,500 classic car owners and classic car show visitors, Mazda MX-5 won 7 percent of the vote, Bugatti Veyron and Audi TT 5 percent 4 percent.
Exclusive cars such as the Aston Martin DB9, Fiat 500, Audi R8, Lotus Elise and Jaguar XKR models, the XF and XK, each got 3 percent of the vote.