Now that the first round of January 2010 public auctions lag us it's time to take a rate what 2010 will hold for the world of timeless muscle autos... and my hunch is that it's going to be a terrific year! It's been said that no matter what occurs in the economy, toys will constantly sell (like aircrafts, yachts, and obviously muscle mass autos)!

Also horrendous weather really did not quit Barrett Jackson from moving $68 Million dollars well worth of stock via their public auction last week, which was 11% up from 2009. Much more telling than that also was the truth that 40 % of the prospective buyers were doing so for the very first time ever, and also 35% of the vendors were brand-new to Barrett Jackson too. These statistics are impressive as well as reveal that the collection agency cars and truck hobby is as strong as ever before, however does it prove muscle mass cars are the reason? Well ....7 of the leading 10 sellers at Barrett Jackson were muscle mass automobiles! Right here is the listing of the top 10 priced movers and shakers - as well as see if you can identify a fad:

1929 Hamilton Metalplane H47 Serial # 65 Aircraft - $671,000.

1964 Shelby Cobra Roadster - $478,500.

1963 Shelby Cobra Roadster - $401,500.

1935 Cadillac Collection 40 Fleetwood Imperial Convertible - $302,500.

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2011 Ford Mustang Gt Glass Roof Covering Coupe - $300,000.

1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird 2 Door Hardtop - $286,000.

1952 Watson Roadster Custom By Blastolene - $280,500.

2008 Ford Mustang Fr500s Fastback Racecar - $275,000.

1970 Ford Mustang Employer 429 Fastback - $275,000.

1967 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback - $253,000.

That's right - muscle mass cars and trucks own 70% of the leading 10 autos sold! If you reject the truth that a plane got on this listing (and no, it had not been a "muscle plane"), that implies that 7 of the leading 9 automobiles were pure American muscle mass, as well as I assume that I recognize why that holds true.

1) Timing.

Without question, muscle mass autos are the best segment in the enthusiast car sector now, and some fast math will certainly reveal you that the young boys that couldn't afford these cars and trucks when they were new are currently in their mid 50's to early 60's ... and they have some money to spend. They're going after that dream they constantly intended to fulfill! It would certainly be like asking out your partner once more for the very first time - only you're 58 and also she's 18! Really, that contrast might lead us down a hazardous roadway. Going on.

In the sector of enthusiast autos there seems a consistent pattern because the vintage of hot enthusiast cars and trucks is usually around 40 years old... however does that mean that the regime of muscular tissue autos will sooner or later finish? Maybe, however I don't believe so. Maintain reading.

2) Design.

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For whatever reason, 1960's and also 70's age muscle mass automobiles don't appear to age at all. Model T's look like old vehicles. Packard's appear like old cars and trucks. Desoto's appear like old autos. Even a '57 Chevy looks older... but a '69 GTO doesn't! Children today group to these style of vehicles equally as long as the older crowd does. There is a BIG reason that the 2010 Mustang, Challenger, and Camaro have some acquainted lines, and it's no coincidence that the rapid vehicle in the most recent block buster film was made in 1967, not 2007.

3) Customization.

The aftermarket has never been hotter than it is right now developing parts to make old muscular tissue vehicles just as rapid - and also comfortable - as brand-new ones ... however without quiting the style. Pet crate engines, brakes, suspension, R-134 air-conditioning, overdrive paddle-shifted automatic transmissions ... it's in place, and also people are acquiring it up like insane. Many people have questioned how promptly the globe of burning engine cars and trucks would concern an end if in the following 10 years we relocated from nonrenewable fuel sources to another thing ... yet I'm thinking that where there's a will, there's a means. Someone, someplace will certainly develop a way to run a large block Ford on cow manure, if that's what it takes. I ensure it.

Here's to a brilliant future ... as well as allow's hope that it's cow manure free under the hood.