Continuation Cars – Keeping The Spirit Alive

Continuation cars are a curious thing, finding themselves in the limbo of the collectors’ world: these ‘pedigreed’ reproductions can’t be considered either original nor replicas, and in spite of not being as desirable as the genuine counterparts, they still command considerable sums of money, having a unique place in the classic car market. In its simplest form, a continuation car is classified as a follow-up of any vehicle, built by the exact same firm and specifications as the period car it is based on. Over the years continuation cars have become quite popular with some collectors, as they enabled them to experience a car that would typically be out of reach due to its elevated market value or scarcity, and in some instances, giving them an opportunity to have a working, more ‘disposable’ match to the priceless counterpart they have stored in their garages.

So, to the less fortunate, a brand-new, factory-built duplicate of an iconic classic sports car sounds an irresistible alternative, particularly when the new car costs less compared to the original. For big brands, continuation cars became both an interesting way to retain their heritage, but also, a way to penetrate a premium market niche that is willing to spend considerable amounts of money to possess these exclusive items.