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I am wondering if someone on here can advise me whether there is a recognised definition of what constitutes a 'Modern Classic'?
The motoring press have often spoken about Modern Classics but have not provided a definitive definition, let alone what criterion they are using to justify/confirm that definition with particular vehicles.
After all, does it include all cars built after the 'golden closure' age of 1980 when fuel injection replaced carburettors and electronic ignition became the norm? Does it also embrace carryover designs from a previous decade, such as the Rover SD1 which ended production in 1986 and Mini which ended in October 2000?
Is there a cut-off date where cars built after it are not technically considered to be 'modern classics', but 'future classics' instead? Is there actually a distinction yet between a Modern Classic and Future Classic?
Answers, please...
The motoring press have often spoken about Modern Classics but have not provided a definitive definition, let alone what criterion they are using to justify/confirm that definition with particular vehicles.
After all, does it include all cars built after the 'golden closure' age of 1980 when fuel injection replaced carburettors and electronic ignition became the norm? Does it also embrace carryover designs from a previous decade, such as the Rover SD1 which ended production in 1986 and Mini which ended in October 2000?
Is there a cut-off date where cars built after it are not technically considered to be 'modern classics', but 'future classics' instead? Is there actually a distinction yet between a Modern Classic and Future Classic?
Answers, please...
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