Qatar classic cars, a classic love

Classic car lovers in Doha, the capital of Qatar, are ready to brave obstacles to pursue their passion. Classics, Antiques or some may call vintage cars until very recently it seemed to be a territory where only the rich copyrights and VIPs were allowed in. However, this perception has gradually changed, and now the market offers possibilities even for enthusiasts who are willing to spend a little more than one hundred thousand Qatari rials, the equivalent of twenty thousand US dollars. This was made possible due to the economic boom the area is experiencing, efficient communications with classic car dealerships in Houston, coupled with superior supply chain management, allowed cars in Houston to be transported cheaply.

It was now possible for an informed enthusiast, with patience and time at his disposal, to buy a classic car in Qatar, or a vintage car in Dubai, or even a classic car to be shipped from Houston. It became possible to start the process with the equivalent of three thousand dollars, that is, for less than what the ca was worth in the seventies or eighties.

However, this is sometimes true and sometimes not. For example, Morris Minors was valued in Dubai and Qatar at around 15,000 QR in the 1980s. It is very difficult to sell such a car for 10,000 QR in 2007, according to a car dealer. Cars that were pocket-friendly in their heyday are unlikely to hold in value over the years. Therefore, exceptions always appear, for example, this fact is not true with the iconic mini.

I respect, and always reflect my articles both with mine and with those that correspond; however, I don’t think the opinion of a Qatari classic car dealer is true. He said: “The classic car market, if you can call it that, will flourish because people have bought [these cars] for nostalgia and recreation, not for financial gain, “says a classic car dealer. Most people who have bought a classic car in the last ten years knew that their cars would have seen an increase in value.” According to Classic Car magazine, the United States has seen growth in the classic car market, particularly American sports cars of the 1960s and 1970s. Cars, such as Chevrolet Corvettes and Camaros, Ford Thunderbirds and Pontiacs, are said to have doubled. its value. for the past three years.

As I have promised throughout the series of articles dedicated to the classic car from Qatar, the research trip has not stopped, but the more I investigate, the more I am interested in knowing the differences in tastes and markets. For up-to-date research results, visit the section I dedicated to Qatari classic cars.