What cars being made today could be considered the joyful classics of tomorrow?

The article argues that picking “tomorrow’s classics” is harder than it used to be, largely because of today’s SUV-heavy market and fast-changing technology. It reflects on how cars of the 1990s—like the author’s 1991 BMW 318iS—were simpler and less electronically monitored than modern vehicles, and notes how quickly those earlier models can become far more valuable. It says the crossover trend has made many current vehicles look similar, while concerns about reliability and mass numbers could limit which models last decades. Electrification is also singled out: Ireland became an EV-first market for new cars in July. The piece highlights potential future classics such as the Renault 5 EV, the Alpine A290 and the Tesla Model S, while discussing how each fits the modern era.