NC01TA
04-21-2011, 06:20 PM
I am posting this in the convertible section since I want it to apply to future classics, and this criteria involves convertibles. (plus I don't need to hear from the naysayers who hate 'verts to start with). This is not for them.
This grading list is from the Classic Car Club of America and printed in Hemmings Classic Cars magazine (May '11). I have left everything 'as is', despite some of the questions, except for updating the model years (this was designed for much older cars but I want to see how it applies to ours). A perfect score is 100 points. A true classic is 85 points or more. A semi-classic is 65-84 points. Lower than that is a car of interest. The points behind each question are the max number allowed. You may use any number up to the max. What do you think??
1) Is the car truly distinctive? 20 points
2) Was it built between 1990-2010? 10
3) Is it a convertible? 10
4) Is it outstanding in appearance? 10
5) Does it perform well? 10
6) Is it extremely dependable? 5
7) Is it utilitarian? (more than just transportation) 5
8) Do others consider it a modern classic? 5
9) Were quality materials used? 5
10) Is workmanship superior? 5
11) Was it originally expensive? 4
12) Is it a luxury car? 3
13) Is it practical? 3
14) Was it built in limited numbers? 3
15) Is the car powerful? 3
16) Is it a sport, custom, or antique? 3
My score was 83 but some of these questions are really subjective and tough to score, like "was it expensive?" Yes to me, but how about to a person that buys $70,000 cars? Also, Camaro production numbers differ from T/A numbers as do the looks of the car. It is just fun to see what you think using a scale designed for much older cars. I believe we do have a modern classic or at least a semi-classic. Just have fun with it. Something different to look at in the 'convertible' section.
This grading list is from the Classic Car Club of America and printed in Hemmings Classic Cars magazine (May '11). I have left everything 'as is', despite some of the questions, except for updating the model years (this was designed for much older cars but I want to see how it applies to ours). A perfect score is 100 points. A true classic is 85 points or more. A semi-classic is 65-84 points. Lower than that is a car of interest. The points behind each question are the max number allowed. You may use any number up to the max. What do you think??
1) Is the car truly distinctive? 20 points
2) Was it built between 1990-2010? 10
3) Is it a convertible? 10
4) Is it outstanding in appearance? 10
5) Does it perform well? 10
6) Is it extremely dependable? 5
7) Is it utilitarian? (more than just transportation) 5
8) Do others consider it a modern classic? 5
9) Were quality materials used? 5
10) Is workmanship superior? 5
11) Was it originally expensive? 4
12) Is it a luxury car? 3
13) Is it practical? 3
14) Was it built in limited numbers? 3
15) Is the car powerful? 3
16) Is it a sport, custom, or antique? 3
My score was 83 but some of these questions are really subjective and tough to score, like "was it expensive?" Yes to me, but how about to a person that buys $70,000 cars? Also, Camaro production numbers differ from T/A numbers as do the looks of the car. It is just fun to see what you think using a scale designed for much older cars. I believe we do have a modern classic or at least a semi-classic. Just have fun with it. Something different to look at in the 'convertible' section.