Auto Library Picks 'Collectible Car of the Future'
Friday, January 23, 2009
Panel says '09 Dodge Challenger "will become the most desired by future car collectors"
The smog has barely blown out of Scottsdale in the wake of the recent collector car auctions there when some automobile buffs have put their minds to the task of picking what car collectors might covet in the future. The prediction of the Friends of the National Automotive History Collection (NAHC) is that that car is the 2009 Dodge Challenger (pictured).
More from an official press release:
From all of America's new cars and trucks in 2008, the all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger will become the most desired by future car collectors. That is the prediction of the Friends of the National Automotive History Collection (NAHC).
"The 2009 Dodge Challenger selection is unique among all the 'Vehicle of the Year' awards, because it is selected by 'car buffs' who know what future collectors will value," said Matthew Lee, chairman of the NAHC Board of Trustees. "We asked our members to predict which of this year's new vehicles will turn heads in the Woodward Cruise of 2033 -- and the 2009 Dodge Challenger is it."
Members of the organization, which supports the world-famous automotive collection at the Detroit Public Library, vote annually to predict the "Collectible Vehicle of the Future" from the year's new American-built cars and trucks. The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger was selected from 17 all-new vehicles launched in 2008.
"It is a great honor to have the Friends of the National Automotive Historic Collection select the all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger as America's most desired new car by future collectors," said Tony Elias, Chief Engineer -- Dodge Challenger.
"The all-new Dodge Challenger pays homage to a rich performance heritage and integrates the best of modern American muscle-car characteristics -- unmistakable design, world-class handling, powerful engines and technology -- while delivering quality and excitement across many generations to ensure its place as a 'Collectible Vehicle of the Future.'"
The all-new 2009 Challenger resurrects the Dodge brand's pony car past, delivering the emotion and performance car enthusiasts young and old can appreciate. The new Dodge Challenger features numerous heritage design cues including the bold character lines, recessed grille with round dual headlamps, 'Four Bomb' gauge cluster, chromed fuel-filler door with classic 'FUEL' script and a performance hood with scoops designed to cover and cool the iconic HEMI V-8 engine.
The award will be presented to Dodge executives by the Friends of the NAHC at their annual holiday reception on Saturday, January 17, the public opening day of the North American International Automobile Show. It will be at the NAHC's quarters in the Skillman Branch Library in downtown Detroit.
The NAHC is the world's largest public archive of automotive lore and a treasure for automotive historians, journalists and collectors. Its collection of books, manuals, photos, company histories, and historic documents is open to the public.
Previous winners of the NAHC's Collectible Vehicle of the Future include:
2007 Dodge Viper SRT10 2006 Pontiac Solstice 2005 Ford Mustang 2004 Chrysler 300 2003 Dodge Viper 2002 Ford Thunderbird.
The Friends of the Detroit Public Library supports the collection through the NAHC Board of Trustees, which raises funds and provides volunteer assistance.
The smog has barely blown out of Scottsdale in the wake of the recent collector car auctions there when some automobile buffs have put their minds to the task of picking what car collectors might covet in the future. The prediction of the Friends of the National Automotive History Collection (NAHC) is that that car is the 2009 Dodge Challenger (pictured).More from an official press release:
From all of America's new cars and trucks in 2008, the all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger will become the most desired by future car collectors. That is the prediction of the Friends of the National Automotive History Collection (NAHC).
"The 2009 Dodge Challenger selection is unique among all the 'Vehicle of the Year' awards, because it is selected by 'car buffs' who know what future collectors will value," said Matthew Lee, chairman of the NAHC Board of Trustees. "We asked our members to predict which of this year's new vehicles will turn heads in the Woodward Cruise of 2033 -- and the 2009 Dodge Challenger is it."
Members of the organization, which supports the world-famous automotive collection at the Detroit Public Library, vote annually to predict the "Collectible Vehicle of the Future" from the year's new American-built cars and trucks. The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger was selected from 17 all-new vehicles launched in 2008.
"It is a great honor to have the Friends of the National Automotive Historic Collection select the all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger as America's most desired new car by future collectors," said Tony Elias, Chief Engineer -- Dodge Challenger.
"The all-new Dodge Challenger pays homage to a rich performance heritage and integrates the best of modern American muscle-car characteristics -- unmistakable design, world-class handling, powerful engines and technology -- while delivering quality and excitement across many generations to ensure its place as a 'Collectible Vehicle of the Future.'"
The all-new 2009 Challenger resurrects the Dodge brand's pony car past, delivering the emotion and performance car enthusiasts young and old can appreciate. The new Dodge Challenger features numerous heritage design cues including the bold character lines, recessed grille with round dual headlamps, 'Four Bomb' gauge cluster, chromed fuel-filler door with classic 'FUEL' script and a performance hood with scoops designed to cover and cool the iconic HEMI V-8 engine.
The award will be presented to Dodge executives by the Friends of the NAHC at their annual holiday reception on Saturday, January 17, the public opening day of the North American International Automobile Show. It will be at the NAHC's quarters in the Skillman Branch Library in downtown Detroit.
The NAHC is the world's largest public archive of automotive lore and a treasure for automotive historians, journalists and collectors. Its collection of books, manuals, photos, company histories, and historic documents is open to the public.
Previous winners of the NAHC's Collectible Vehicle of the Future include:
2007 Dodge Viper SRT10 2006 Pontiac Solstice 2005 Ford Mustang 2004 Chrysler 300 2003 Dodge Viper 2002 Ford Thunderbird.
The Friends of the Detroit Public Library supports the collection through the NAHC Board of Trustees, which raises funds and provides volunteer assistance.
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