1966 – 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider (average price 2000 Veloce £21,200)
The Alfa Romeo Spider has always had an element of mystique about it, a car to enjoy summer days or embark on scenic road trips. It achieved cult Hollywood status when it starred in the movie, The Graduate and is surprisingly practical with a big boot, simple soft-top, comfortable interior and plenty of specialists to keep it in good shape.
2004 – 2009 Ferrari F430 (average value for the Spider £95,400)
The Ferrari F430 was a step up from its 360 predecessor both in terms of powertrain and design with its 4.3-litre F136 V8 engine setting the standard for future models. Designed by Frank Stephenson and Pininfarina it took visual styling cues from many previous iconic Ferraris. Values have risen 19% over the past five years, making it a safe and extremely enjoyable buy.
1965 – 1977 Ford Transit Mk 1 (average value 2-litre petrol £17,200)
The Ford Transit has been the UK’s most popular commercial vehicle for over 60 years, regularly lauded as being the backbone of the UK’s economy. First introduced in 1965, it has been the tradesperson’s choice, as well as being popular with Police forces, logistics companies and famously in the 1970s, bank robbers. Values of the first generation Mk 1 have increased by 6.2% over the past five years and while the extremely rare 3.0-litre V6 is the most desirable, Hagerty’s experts have chosen the 2.0-litre petrol as the one to watch.
2004 – 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 (average value £5,200)
Mercedes-Benz’ passion for performance and quality ensures that eventually every convertible that bears the three-pointed star becomes collectable. Values have remained flat for the 2004-2011 R171-generation SLK over the last five years as the car sits between being a used car and a classic car, but this currently makes it excellent value for those seeking a quality roadster that is great to drive all year round.
1955 – 1962 MG MGA (average value £25,700)
Like many British sports cars of the 1950s and 60s, values of the MG MGA has declined over the past five years, but Hagerty’s market data and Collectability Algorithm both agree it is good buy. It certainly has a lot going for it with a race-derived design, plenty of parts suppliers and specialists and an incredible ability to put a smile on your face whether on a quick jaunt to the pub or even a long distance road trip.
1997 – 2006 Porsche 911 996 (average value £17,800)
The 996-generation of the Porsche 911 has often been maligned as the first water-cooled version of the iconic sports car and the one with the “fried egg” headlamps. It also suffered from mechanical issues, but with the 996 now over 20 years old, these will all have been sorted out resulting in a really good sports car with a great interior, superb performance and sound and with plenty of upgrades available to enhance the ownership experience.
1934 – 1935 Riley Nine Imp (average value £60,100)
Values of pre-war cars have dropped significantly in recent years, but while values of the Riley Nine have declined around 20% during that time, the experience of driving one is utterly exhilarating. Fitted with a 1087cc straight-four engine, the Riley Nine Imp was almost a lightweight version of Riley’s MPH, a car that took on MG on the race track.
1993 – 2002 Toyota Supra A80 (average value £40,000)
The A80 was the fourth iteration of the Toyota Supra and the one that became a poster car for an entire generation who watched The Fast and the Furious movies, or spent ages tuning one in the Gran Turismo or Forza console games. Sold in limited numbers in the UK, prices have risen 41.8% over the past five years, although down from their peak after prices shot up when the famous Candy Orange Supra from the movie sold for $550,000 in 2021.
1971 – 1979 Vauxhall Viva HC (average value £4,300)
The epitome of a Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional car, the Vauxhall Viva was immensely popular in its time, with over 650,000 produced. Today it is an extremely rare car, often overlooked by all but the most dedicated of enthusiasts, but it is a benchmark of 1970s British motoring that has a lot going for it. Notoriously robust for the time, both mechanically and in the bodywork department, the Viva’s simplicity makes it relatively easy for an enthusiast to maintain and a great option for those seeking an affordable, enjoyable and practical classic.
1983 – 1992 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk II (average value £15,300)
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is one of the most iconic cars of motoring history and it celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026. The second generation Mk 2 GTI features a larger, more modern body than the original, as well as improved handling, comfort and from 1986, a 139bhp 16-valve engine. Regarded by many as the benchmark hot hatch compared to the Ford Fiesta XR2, Peugeot 205 GTi and Renault 5 GT Turbo, the Golf delivers that ideal combination of a spirited driving experience with modern classic styling and everyday comfort, ensuring it will continue to be one of the most loved of the hot hatch genre.
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The A80 was the fourth iteration of the Toyota Supra and the one that became a poster car for an entire generation who watched The Fast and the Furious movies, or spent ages tuning one in the Gran Turismo or Forza console games. Sold in limited numbers in the UK, prices have risen 41.8% over the past five years, although down from their peak after prices shot up when the famous Candy Orange Supra from the movie sold for $550,000 in 2021.
1971 – 1979 Vauxhall Viva HC (average value £4,300)
The epitome of a Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional car, the Vauxhall Viva was immensely popular in its time, with over 650,000 produced. Today it is an extremely rare car, often overlooked by all but the most dedicated of enthusiasts, but it is a benchmark of 1970s British motoring that has a lot going for it. Notoriously robust for the time, both mechanically and in the bodywork department, the Viva’s simplicity makes it relatively easy for an enthusiast to maintain and a great option for those seeking an affordable, enjoyable and practical classic.
1983 – 1992 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk II (average value £15,300)
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is one of the most iconic cars of motoring history and it celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026. The second generation Mk 2 GTI features a larger, more modern body than the original, as well as improved handling, comfort and from 1986, a 139bhp 16-valve engine. Regarded by many as the benchmark hot hatch compared to the Ford Fiesta XR2, Peugeot 205 GTi and Renault 5 GT Turbo, the Golf delivers that ideal combination of a spirited driving experience with modern classic styling and everyday comfort, ensuring it will continue to be one of the most loved of the hot hatch genre.
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