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Classic cars are an investment like no other. However, identifying the right one can be tricky.
Leading online used-car marketplace, Motorway.co.uk, polled a number of dealers from its network of verified car dealers1 to reveal their top 10 list of ‘future classics’ – cars set to soar in value over the next decade. In the first of two articles, we have included the top five British cars they identified as ones worth an investment.
The list is compiled of everything from exotic coupes, such as the Jaguar XK R-S GT, to surprise inclusions such as the Rover 75 V8.
Alex Buttle, consumer spokesperson from Motorway, said, “When it comes to predicting future classics, there are a few key signs to look out for, including rarity, styling and desirability. Quirky and unique features can also go a long way to adding potential value.”
Rover 75 V8, 2004
It might raise the eyebrows of some for a Rover 75 to make a list of ‘future classics’, but the V8 version is a different beast which has, in recent years, been soaring in popularity. Driving the rear wheels, the 4.6-litre engine and smooth automatic transmission offer refined and effortless performance entirely in keeping with the long-distance, no object associations of this historic British brand.
Aston Martin Cygnet, 2011
Another surprise inclusion to the bracket of ‘future classics’ is Aston Martin’s Cygnet – a miniature city car that helped set a new benchmark for compact luxury. The Cygnet was built upon nearly one hundred years of experience and Aston Martin heritage of high-performance sports cars, grand tourers, and competitive racing machines, all of which helped create a genuinely luxurious solution to urban mobility.
Jaguar XK R-S GT, 2014
Jaguar specially developed the beastly looking XKR-S GT to be a road-going iteration of the XK coupe. With numerous aerodynamic and suspension changes from the original XK model, plus the addition of carbon-ceramic brakes, the Jaguar XKR-S GT offers race-car inspired performance in a car that is road legal…somehow.
Ford Focus RS, 2016
Ford’s popular high-performance road car helped pioneer the Ford Performance All-Wheel-Drive system and still delivers class-leading cornering speed and performance. The 2016 Focus RS introduced advanced performance technologies. It was the first Ford RS equipped with selectable Drive Modes – including an industry-first ‘Drift Mode’ – a feature that only adds to its potential value.
Lotus Exige S1, 2000
Last but not least on the list is the beautifully crafted Lotus Exige S1 – a lightweight sports car first released in 2000 from the East Anglian-based brand. Under the rear engine was a 177bhp 1.8-litre engine. This, combined with the car’s weight of just 780kg, allows the Exige to shoot from 0-62mph in just 4.7 seconds.
1 William Kikham, Director at Targa Florio Cars, John Graeme, Redline Specialist Cars, The Team at Cornerhouse Garage