re: Recent cars that will be surprise classics in the future?

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Pontiac G8

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Very underrated car. They have already been holding their value astoundingly well for a mid-00's "American" made car.

I've never driven a car with an American badge that was as balanced as the G8. Simple transmission, no paddle shifters, big V8 w/plenty of power, simple traction control, well balanced, turned very well, and not a lot of over/under steer. Simply put, a lot of fun to drive, even in the base model. My dad almost bought one. It was the last one left on the lot, just days before that dealership shut down after Pontiac shuttered their windows. I still want to kick him for not signing on the dotted line.

Back to the G8, its basically an Australian Holden, and in a few years you'll be able to get the same car for far cheaper when the new police model Chevy Capri starts being sold after their service life ends. Exact same car. GM had to finish out their contract and figured this was the best way to do it. I imagine there will be a LOT of these on race tracks in the future. Most cars as race ready as the G8/Capri is, stock from the factory, cost far more than what cities sell old police cruisers for. I'm hoping to get one when the time comes, just to have for fun.

My answer to this thread, is the 2nd model of the Cadillac CTS-V, but the wagon. For some reason, many American car collectors have always liked sport wagons. Admittedly, it is fun to have space for the family, luggage, the dog, and do 0-60 in under 5 seconds.