Jaguar's constantly updated XK coupe and convertible are in the top 10 of cars most likely to become classics, according to a survey of more than 3,500 classic vehicle owners.The survey produced a list of the 10 cars they thought would be celebrated in 50 years - as the MGB, Renault 5 and Lotus Elan are this year. The research was conducted last November and included visitors to the Footman James Classic Motor Show. Andy Fairchild, Footman James' managing director, said: 'This year marks the 50th anniversary of many classic icons. It is fascinating to obtain an insight into what classic vehicle owners deem to be the classics of the future'
The Aston Martin DB9 also makes the top 10, but will it be as enduring as the company's celebrated DB5 of the 1960s?
Audi's R8, available with V8 and screaming V10 engines, is also predicted to become a classic of the future
Another Jaguar making the top 10 is the XKR, a high-performance version of the standard - but no less desirable - XK coupe and convertible
A cheeky surprise for Fiat as, among all the luxury cars, its cute and incredibly popular 500 makes the list of likely future classics
The third Jaguar to make the top 10 is the XF saloon, arguably the car that spearheaded the company's renaissance
Who could argue with the compact and nimble Lotus Elise being a prized driving machine 50 years from now?
The original Audi TT did much to establish the VW-owned German marque as a producer of highly desirable cars. It came third overall in the top 10 of future classics
Stratospheric prices and equally phenomenal performance from the ultra-rare Bugatti Veyron ensure it will be treasured by enthusiasts and collectors in years to come, much as Bugattis from the first half of the 20th century are today
And the winner is... the Mazda MX-5. The two-seater roadster evoked the simple pleasure of British sports cars of the 1950s and 1960s without any of the bugbears. Over three generations from 1989 it has consistently been the biggest selling roadster throughout the world, ensuring plenty will survive for future generations to enjoy
source:telegraph
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