Whilst driverless cars and electric charging ports are the modern slant on transport, some of us bask in the pleasure of hitting the tarmac. Whilst there are some well-performing and attractive cars on the market today, nothing beats a classic. Whether you have a penchant for iconic British names such as Aston Martin, or fancy spicing things up with an exotic Ferrari, there are a variety of classic cars in all shapes and sizes to whet every appetite. We unveil some the UK’s favourite motors to hold their sterling.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
For any classic car enthusiasts out there, not mentioning the Aston Martin DB4, DB5 or DB6 will be sacrilege. Undoubtedly these models from the great British manufacturer are symbols of motoring, the skyrocket in value has levelled off in more recent times. Today, it is the Aston Martin V8 Vantages that are worth putting your money in to.
An icon of the late 1980s, the Vantages are shooting up in price constantly as of late. With X Pack versions the most popular, prices currently range from £300,000 to £600,000. As more eyes fall onto the V8 Vantages it is likely prices will continue to rise, so finding a sound low mileage model sooner rather than later is an ideal play.
Jaguar X-JS
Another British icon, typically car enthusiasts have been enamoured with the Jaguar E-type. However, the Jaguar X-JS is the more affordable successor of the E-type that is slowly establishing itself as the latest Jag to invest in.
The understated grand tourer from Jaguar was built between 1975 and 1996. Interestingly the most sought-after models hail from the late 80s and early 90s; clean models are being found for £12,000 to £15,000. However, with some TLC there are some of these Jags fetching prices similar to that of an E-type.
Alfa Romeo Spider
One of the most undervalued luxury Italian cars, the Alfa Spider roadster is garnering popularity. There were four different series of Spider produced between 1966 and 1994, with many arguing that the Series 2 models are where you can make some serious money if you were to sell on.
Back in 2015, you could snap up a Spider for £10,000. Fast forward to the present day and you’d be lucky to get much change from £20,000.
Peugeot 205 GTI
Whilst it is typically the VW Golf MK1 GTI that reigns supreme as the definitive classic hot hatch, prices remain steady with the German brand. Hop across the border into France and it is the Peugeot 205 GTI from the late 80s and early 90s that is becoming desirable.
Despite going out of production in 1992 due to a reputation as being the car to perform doughnuts in round a carpark, the value of the 205 GTIs is on the up. Today, a low-mileage good condition 205 can be snapped up for £15,000, with models needing some work falling under £10,000. However, looking after a Peugeot 205 GTI could see you sitting on some serious sterling in a few years.
Ford Capri 2.8i Special
We finish our list with a vehicle from British great, Ford. The Ford Capri 2.8i was essentially designed as a Mustang for the European market. However, owning one in the early 80s was deemed uncool as they were dubbed the poor man’s Aston Martin V8.
Regardless of their history, the Capris, in general, have seen prices rise a little in recent years. However, it is the 2.8i Special that has seen a resurgence amongst classic car enthusiasts. A tidy Ford Capri 2.9i Special can be purchased for under £20,000 and prices look set on an incline for the future.