Are “New” Classic Cars Dead as History Repeats Itself?

FROM CNN:  Today’s automakers prize function over form, and there are few if any cars being made that will be “classics” in 50 years, comedian and car buff Tim Allen said.

“I’m passionate about automotive art, and there isn’t any,” he said.

Many enthusiasts argue classics are in the eyes of the keyholders, but Allen’s not the only collector noticing history repeating itself.

Chevy’s new Camaro, Ford’s Mustang and even Mercedes’ AMG Gullwing harken back to designs popular five decades ago. MORE»