What makes a special edition car truly desirable to you?

[Oldham SEAT & CUPRA]

If you've been keeping up with our threads, you might have seen this gorgeous CUPRA Terramar Cup Edition currently available at CUPRA Oldham.

We’ve loved hearing your thoughts on what you love about this edition, and also what you’re not so keen on! But it got us thinking – what is it that makes a special edition car truly desirable to you?

Is it the exclusivity, like how limited the production numbers are? Or is it the unique body design, the custom interiors, or even the performance upgrades? Or maybe, special editions aren’t your thing at all?

We’re eager to hear your opinions!

 

[Syphon]

Limited number and uniqueness always does it for me

Scott

 

[tracktoy]

Performance would be what I used to want but these days on the road you cant use it and I already have a track toy.

So today I am looking at how it holds its resale value vs the standard cars. (Eg Cupra R (MK3) VS Leon Cupra)

And that value will be very much down to equipment levels, reliability (as VAG Have had a bad couple years) and looks as well as stuff like Insurance grouping and service cost's

 

[Bear]

A special edition should be just that... special! Not just a badge and a pinstripe down the side, but maybe some big fat wheels and tyres, enhanced performance and a different colour scheme - not just the boring greys and dark blues that Cupra seem to offer. How about some funky yellows and oranges and bright greens and blues?

 

[Jokke]

A truly desirable special edition is the Shelby GT mustang that Carroll Shelby built in the 60's.
Today they just release "black edition" cars. a standard with tinted windows, thats no special edition.

 

[Seriously?]

A special edition should be just that... special! Not just a badge and a pinstripe down the side, but maybe some big fat wheels and tyres, enhanced performance and a different colour scheme - not just the boring greys and dark blues that Cupra seem to offer. How about some funky yellows and oranges and bright greens and blues?

Would this be a suitable juncture to start the "Bring Back Alor Blue And Eclipse Orange " petition?

 

[Oldham SEAT & CUPRA]

A truly desirable special edition is the Shelby GT mustang that Carroll Shelby built in the 60's.
Today they just release "black edition" cars. a standard with tinted windows, thats no special edition.

Great comment! I think some people love the design difference that a black edition can offer, especially for the more everyday car, but I can see the appeal of the special edition Shelby GT Mustang!

 

[Oldham SEAT & CUPRA]

A special edition should be just that... special! Not just a badge and a pinstripe down the side, but maybe some big fat wheels and tyres, enhanced performance and a different colour scheme - not just the boring greys and dark blues that Cupra seem to offer. How about some funky yellows and oranges and bright greens and blues?

I love the concept of bright colours! CUPRA cars are definitely distinguishable by their sleek and usually dark colour schemes, which I do believe the copper detailing compliments really well! But perhaps a bright colour, like you say, would really make a special edition stand out!

 

[Oldham SEAT & CUPRA]

Performance would be what I used to want but these days on the road you cant use it and I already have a track toy.

So today I am looking at how it holds its resale value vs the standard cars. (Eg Cupra R (MK3) VS Leon Cupra)

And that value will be very much down to equipment levels, reliability (as VAG Have had a bad couple years) and looks as well as stuff like Insurance grouping and service cost's

This is a really interesting comment on how a special edition holds its resale value and how a special edition works for the everyday!

A track toy you say? What do you drive on the track?!

 

[Nathan penney]

I love the concept of bright colours! CUPRA cars are definitely distinguishable by their sleek and usually dark colour schemes, which I do believe the copper detailing compliments really well! But perhaps a bright colour, like you say, would really make a special edition stand out!

Bring back yellow!
Cupra Leon ‘Onvi’ edition.
Make 25 of them to celebrate 25 years of the Leon!!
And I’ll put my name down for one first to match mine. In fact, I deserve a free one for the idea!!

 

[tracktoy]

This is a really interesting comment on how a special edition holds its resale value and how a special edition works for the everyday!

A track toy you say? What do you drive on the track?!

A 2014 Cupra 280 but slightly modified

 

[Yern]

Oh yes yellow...I had an 'N' reg Vauxhall Chevette in Sunglow (not the actual car):-

 

[Seriously?]

Oh yes yellow...I had an 'N' reg Vauxhall Chevette in Sunglow (not the actual car):-
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Long time since I've seen a Shoveit
I had a humble Fiat 128 in Gallo Positano ( not actually car; mine had far more rust than yellow paint )

 

[Yern]

Long time since I've seen a Shoveit

Working for a Vauxhall dealer at the time I eventually had 3 Chevettes

 

[Oldham SEAT & CUPRA]

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Bring back yellow!
Cupra Leon ‘Onvi’ edition.
Make 25 of them to celebrate 25 years of the Leon!!
And I’ll put my name down for one first to match mine. In fact, I deserve a free one for the idea!!

This is an immaculate example!

 

[Oldham SEAT & CUPRA]

A 2014 Cupra 280 but slightly modified

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Wow! Look at these! Looks awesome!

 

[Seriously?]

Working for a Vauxhall dealer at the time I eventually had 3 Chevettes

Worth a few £££ for decent examples these days - especially the more unusual ones.