I wish I would have gotten a classic when provape was still open. I wish I would have stocked up on a lot of minis too, those are probably my favorite. I still regret not jumping on $20 and $30 minis when I had the chance.
The Classic isn't that much different from the Provari V.2.
The main differences are:
The Classic has variable wattage, whereas the V.2 doesn't. I bought into the idea that VW is better than VV, but I'm not sure it makes a significant difference.
The Classic is flat at the top instead of curving inward where the atty attaches. Not a huge deal, but the straight form factor makes it look more uniform.
The Classic can accommodate a lower ohm atty, but not lower than 1 ohm, I think. Since I use 1.5 or above, this doesn't affect me, whether I use the V.2 or the Classic.
The Classic has different button colors from which to choose, not a consideration for me. It's kind of cutesy for the different colors to cycle through when changing batteries, but that's a non-issue in my case.
One thing I really like about the Classic is that the battery life shows up on the display after every vape, different from having to go into the menu to see it.
All that said, the Provari V.2 and the Classic both offer the same smooth, reliable vape experience. I paid full price for a couple of my V.2s and the Classic and then bought several other V.2s when they went on sale. I gave away three to family members who are not currently using them.

I now have one Classic and about four V2.s. I wish I had bought more V.2s when they were cheap and available!