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07/11/2021 4:26 pm
Let's say one wants to have a collection of "elite" cars, in 1/43, obviously. This entirelysubjective, of course.
1. All Cadillacs from the beginning of times, except for the Cimarron, I guess, the Euro-only BLS and the more recent ATS and smaller SUVs.
2. All Lincolns.
3. Anything that has Imperial in its name, as a separate brand or as a Chrysler.
4. Any Corvette/Viper/Ford GT
5. Top specs Camaro/Firebird/Mustang/Challenger.
6. Any Stutz. Or is too broad?
7. Any Pierce Arrow
8. Any Duesenberg
9. The largest Packards
10. Hammer H1 for sure; H2 may be?
11. Some odd cars, built using specs from any of the above, like 1996 Impala SS or any late model Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep product bearing an SRT badge.
12. Exotics, like Devon GT, Callaways, Saleens, Shelbys.
Do you agree? Any suggestions?
Thank you 
Karl Schnelle and Karl Schnelle reacted
07/11/2021 5:21 pm
Well, In my humble opinion, no 2 door car is considered a luxury car, such as mustang, camaro, or firebird. They could be expensive, however.
There is a difference between "expensive" and "luxury", I think.
07/11/2021 5:27 pm
Luxury or expensive or elite? Then maybe add Tesla and Fisker. Interesting question!
Topic starter
07/11/2021 5:42 pm
Thank you, both. Lloyd, would you not consider an Eldorado or a Continental Mk. II a luxury car? 2 doors!
Karl, Fisker falls into the category. Tesla - that depends on the version.
Karl Schnelle and Karl Schnelle reacted
07/11/2021 9:08 pm
I would think any car recognized by the CCCA as a "Classic". There's a bunch there - all Cords, some Auburns, some Buicks, even a few Studebakers. There are also cars which could be considered "exotic" in their particular era - Mercer Raceabout. Cunningham C3, and Vector come to mind.
Karl Schnelle and Karl Schnelle reacted
07/11/2021 11:39 pm
Yes, I would. As I posted, I remembered the big 3 made 2 door luxury models, but I didn't have time to edit.
However, I don't think #'s 4, 5, 10, 11, & 12 hit the mark for luxury.
This was a great question!
07/11/2021 11:41 pm
While I generally agree with all the above, I would have put the #1 position of all American luxury cars of the past as Duesenberg.
From 1920 into 1937 this car was in many ways the ultimate American car.
11/11/2021 10:33 am
Great lists! I would drop Hummer. "Luxury" implied some class and dignity.
11/11/2021 11:35 am
Great lists! I would drop Hummer. "Luxury" implied some class and dignity.
Chris Sweetman and Chris Sweetman reacted
11/11/2021 12:53 pm
@lloyd-mecca Many 2 door cars are luxury cars. Any 2 door car of #'s 1,2,7,8,9, I could go on and onis a luxury car. I agree that all the cars in #5, even top spec are not luxury and not even expensive at least when new. It depends on what someones idea of what expensive is.