Free motoring?
Discussion
Those people who bought an E-Type, Dino, almost any Aston Martin etc 10-20 years ago will have seen them appreciate in value. In many cases the increase in value will exceed what the car cost to buy, maintain, tax, and insure.
So what do we think is worth buying today that will be worth more than its purchase price and ownership costs in 10 years?
What drives values up? If I knew, I would be rich, but I reckon rarity, desirability, a unique quality, some timeless relevance to today and beyond are all important…
My guesses in no particular order and with a range of ages and price points:
1. Ferrari F355
2. Exige
3. TVR T350/Tamora
4. Suzuki Cappuccino
5. Maclaren F1
6. Zonda
7. Scimitar SE5
8. Impreza
9. Ford GT
10. M6
11. Ginetta G40R
My list is based purely on personal opinion. What else might be worth buying now?
For anyone interested, my thoughts on why are:
1. Ferrari F355 – an icon and a turning point for Ferrari, with values underpinned by 328s
2. Exige – relatively rare and expensive (compared to Elise) new – many coveted since
3. TVR T350/Tamora – best of the sixes, and the last of the marque
4. Suzuki Cappuccino – lightweight, small footprint, fuel economy more relevant now than when it was launched. Low value probably means it won’t cover its costs but good ones might rise in value
5. Maclaren F1 – ‘nuff said
6. Zonda – pioneering supercar. Exclusivity and engineering should work in their favour
7. Scimitar SE5 – nice car in the 70s, not many around now but good ones must be worth keeping
8. Impreza – rally car for the masses. Early (standard) ones strong cars and feel remarkably small, light, accessable, with good visibility before A-pillars expanded
9. Ford GT – an icon reborn and seem to still sell for more than list price
10. M6 – last of the naturally aspirated M Cars. Premium construction with carbon to differentiate from M5. Ugly in my opinion but potentially valuable in future?
11. Ginetta G40R (and Dare G4) – unlikely to be common, both showcasing less-is-more engineering to exceed sum of the parts. Very ‘of the moment’
So what do we think is worth buying today that will be worth more than its purchase price and ownership costs in 10 years?
What drives values up? If I knew, I would be rich, but I reckon rarity, desirability, a unique quality, some timeless relevance to today and beyond are all important…
My guesses in no particular order and with a range of ages and price points:
1. Ferrari F355
2. Exige
3. TVR T350/Tamora
4. Suzuki Cappuccino
5. Maclaren F1
6. Zonda
7. Scimitar SE5
8. Impreza
9. Ford GT
10. M6
11. Ginetta G40R
My list is based purely on personal opinion. What else might be worth buying now?
For anyone interested, my thoughts on why are:
1. Ferrari F355 – an icon and a turning point for Ferrari, with values underpinned by 328s
2. Exige – relatively rare and expensive (compared to Elise) new – many coveted since
3. TVR T350/Tamora – best of the sixes, and the last of the marque
4. Suzuki Cappuccino – lightweight, small footprint, fuel economy more relevant now than when it was launched. Low value probably means it won’t cover its costs but good ones might rise in value
5. Maclaren F1 – ‘nuff said
6. Zonda – pioneering supercar. Exclusivity and engineering should work in their favour
7. Scimitar SE5 – nice car in the 70s, not many around now but good ones must be worth keeping
8. Impreza – rally car for the masses. Early (standard) ones strong cars and feel remarkably small, light, accessable, with good visibility before A-pillars expanded
9. Ford GT – an icon reborn and seem to still sell for more than list price
10. M6 – last of the naturally aspirated M Cars. Premium construction with carbon to differentiate from M5. Ugly in my opinion but potentially valuable in future?
11. Ginetta G40R (and Dare G4) – unlikely to be common, both showcasing less-is-more engineering to exceed sum of the parts. Very ‘of the moment’
M6 is way too common to be 'free' motoring for a very long time yet.
I reckon early mk1 Mazda MX5s have to be worth a shout, as long as they're tidy and original. Loads of them are being modified, lowered and then 'drifted' into street furniture and there's no doubt they'll become a future classic.
Iconic 80s hot hatches are only going one way too, 205 GTis, Golf 1 and 2 GTIs and XR2/3 are all on the up.
The S1 Elise should stay pretty steady too, loads went over to Europe and they're a lot rarer than the S2. Haggle hard and £7k will buy one which is never going to depreciate if you look after it well.
The F355 is a great shout too, it'll inevitable overtake the 360 in values soon and from then on the only way is up.
I reckon early mk1 Mazda MX5s have to be worth a shout, as long as they're tidy and original. Loads of them are being modified, lowered and then 'drifted' into street furniture and there's no doubt they'll become a future classic.
Iconic 80s hot hatches are only going one way too, 205 GTis, Golf 1 and 2 GTIs and XR2/3 are all on the up.
The S1 Elise should stay pretty steady too, loads went over to Europe and they're a lot rarer than the S2. Haggle hard and £7k will buy one which is never going to depreciate if you look after it well.
The F355 is a great shout too, it'll inevitable overtake the 360 in values soon and from then on the only way is up.
It all depends on supply and demand, and isnt' exclusive to exotica.
6.0 XJS V12 Celebration models could be had for £6,000 a few years ago. Now they are well over £12k. I am anticipating that the other 6.0 Jaguar V12s, especially the Daimler Double Sixes, will be appreciating in value.
Anything decent from the 80s is starting to pick up in value (Capris, Integrales, Quattro Turbos). No doubt the good cars from the 90s will have their day too - E36 M3 Saloons are a good bet.
The problem is knowing what will suddenly become more desirable than it is now!
6.0 XJS V12 Celebration models could be had for £6,000 a few years ago. Now they are well over £12k. I am anticipating that the other 6.0 Jaguar V12s, especially the Daimler Double Sixes, will be appreciating in value.
Anything decent from the 80s is starting to pick up in value (Capris, Integrales, Quattro Turbos). No doubt the good cars from the 90s will have their day too - E36 M3 Saloons are a good bet.
The problem is knowing what will suddenly become more desirable than it is now!
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