Today's post is on a controversial topic, so let me know where you stand on this. O.K., here it goes...

Can a spinoff model of an unloved vehicle become a collector's item?
Case in point- this 1996 Chevrolet Beretta Z-26. Someone obviously thought that it was worth preserving, as it only has 61k and looks to be in spectacular condition. Dare I say that I felt a twinge of temptation upon seeing it?

Here's the link to the Beretta on SEK Craigslist :  http://tulsa.craigslist.org/ctd/4109769096.html

You must admit, an unrespected U.S. sports car of the 1990s (think also Ford Probe GT, Dodge Stealth, Eagle Talon TSi) would be unique in a collector car hobby full of cookie cutter 1970 Chargers and 1969 Camaros. The cars would also, being newer, be less likely to cause problems on long-distance road trips, although I'm not sure how much respect you would be given by traditional enthusiasts for taking a Beretta on the Powertour or to a Super Chevy meet.

However, who knows? The misfit American sports car might just become the next auto enthusiast fad...