There has always been a lot of debate about which are the best classic cars. Your purchase is a very personal decision. It depends on many factors, of that there is no doubt. Although some names always come out when talking about safe values in the motor world. And several of them appear on the list of cars worth investing in that Hagerty has given. The American firm specializing in classics and their insurance reveals one more year its list of vehicles that are on the rise, with prices rising like foam.
Curiously, they are not all classics and six of them have been made in the current 21st century. There are all kinds of models, some exclusive to users with high purchasing power and others that could be in the garage of any avid collector. Take note because it could be a good time to get one of them before their price rises further.
Saab 900 Turbo
Of Saab 900 Turbo We have already spoken at length, saying that it has been one of the best in the history of this brand. The top-of-the-range version of the 900 arrived in 1993, after the model had been on sale since the mid-1980s. The truth is that turbocharging did him wonder, because it gave an extra point of power and character to a chassis that was already going well from the beginning. Currently, a 900 Turbo in good condition can be close to 15,000 euros.
Suzuki Cappuccino
The Suzuki Cappuccino It is probably the most unique vehicle the Japanese have ever made. A small two-seater convertible that was sold during the 90s complying with the Japanese kei car regulations. In fact, he weighed just 700 kg and moved with a three-cylinder engine with just 659 cc and a power of 64 CV. Not many reached our market and that means that they are currently listed and their price can be around 10,000 euros.
AMC AMX
The AMC AMX It was a muscle car launched by the American Motors Corporation at the end of the 60s. A two-seater with a lot of character that was born as an experimental vehicle that broke a good number of speed records in its time. It mounted the V8 of AMC, available with 4.8 liters or with 6.4 liters and high compression. It was in the shadow of other models of those years and that has made it now more exclusive today. Their prices are around 32,000 euros.
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren no introduction needed. Launched in 2003, it has become one of the most beautiful modern cars thanks to its harmonious proportions with its long bonnet and butterfly-wing doors. It was the result of the collaboration of Mercedes with McLaren in Formula 1 and rode a V8 of 5.4 liters that delivered 626 CV. It was available as a coupe, but also in a convertible version and in some special edition like the Stirling Moss. Currently it can be in the range of 300,000 euros.
Lamborghini Murcielago
Another notable supercar of the 2000s was the Lamborghini Murcielago. The Italian model followed the traditional scheme, as it was a two-seater with a mid-engine that replaced the Diablo with interesting novelties. Always with the V12 engine as the protagonist, it was available in displacements of 6.2 and 6.5 liters, with powers between 580 and 670 CV. There were many versions and some special editions, with the basic ones currently running around 250,000 euros.
nissan 350z
The nissan 350z It was for sale between 2002 and 2009, being a two-seater with a Japanese front engine that gained popularity for the possibilities it offered in the preparations. The tuning era passed through this specimen that was present in several films and that wore a 3.5 liter naturally aspirated V6 that delivered between 280 and 310 CV depending on the version. An old-school rear-wheel drive that has raised its prices in recent years and is around 17,000 euros.
Hummer H1
The origins of Hummer H1 They were from a military vehicle, but they managed to adapt it to get a production model for the roads. It stood out for its dimensions and for its off-road skills. It had a 6.5-liter V8 engine with 205 hp and had 4×4 traction. It was a very American specimen and hardly any units arrived in Europe. That is why their prices here can exceed 100,000 euros in some versions.
Chevrolet Corvette Z06
The chevrolet corvette It is one of the most popular and long-lived American sports cars of all time. In this case, Hagerty focuses on the fifth generation (C5) that arrived at the end of the 90s and was on sale until the beginning of the 2000s. Available in coupé and convertible bodies (Hardtop and Cabrio), it was always linked to the small-block V8 engine, with the more powerful 5.7-liter LS1 and LS6. The Z06 version is one of the most complete and is currently available from 30,000 euros.
Audi r8
The Audi r8 It has been the mid-engine supercar of the brand with the four rings since its launch in 2006 to the present day. Now that he’s said goodbye, it’s a good time to remember him and probably to get hold of him. Specifically, we are talking about the first generation, which came with the 4.2 liter V8 engine and also with the 5.2-liter V10, which is the one that was maintained in the second generation. The first in its access version can be found today for about 60,000 euros.