The vintage car as a form of investment. At least second Car & Classic, the largest platform in Europe dedicated to the purchases and sales of historic vehicles, which however warns that not all models will give satisfaction. Meanwhile, a premise: given the recent market correction the moment offers the opportunity to do good business. But we need to move quickly, because only in the last few months have some cars registered 100% increases. To become a collector of attractive models, it is not necessary, among other things, to have large sums of money. In fact, it is explained, there are classic and youngtimer discreetly available which guarantee an excellent relationship between quality and purchase and maintenance costs.
The models that don’t betray
But what are these models of considerable appeal, for all budgets and from which to obtain great satisfaction. With regard to the 1950s the car under consideration is the Citroen DS. Car & Classic explains that this car is now considered among the masterpieces of global automotive history. In Italy, a specimen in good condition is currently traveling aroundi 15-20mila euro, destined to rise. As in France and the Netherlands, where demand is constant and with prices already higher. The first two generations have now reached the stars but the third series, more mature than the previous ones, still represents a good investment.
Moving on to the 60’s there is it Lancia Fulvia Coupé With a very perfect design, the result of the stylist’s pencil Piero Castagnero, the Fulvia Coupé never goes out of fashion and is available at reasonable prices. Still, for those years, there is the Fiat 130 Coupe. The interior is velvet and not leather. Some models are equipped with a V6 engine and manual transmission. Closer to us, that is, from the 70s, is the Mercedes R107 launched in 1971 and remained in production for 18 years. The prices of this car (in all its variations) are on the rise but are still at affordable prices. This also applies to the Coupé, which is rarer, with prices from 35 thousand euros upwards for European examples in good condition. Lastly there is the model he saved Aston Martin. The DB7 it is in fact a fundamental piece of the history of the British company, the car that saved the company’s fortunes by bridging the gap between the past and current standards. With its seductive curves and its supercharged narrow 6-cylinder – or the more roaring Cosworth V12 – this GT, among the most beautiful of the modern era, has so far remained relatively cheap but is starting to see an increase.
The father of SUVs
In the era of SUVs we are now talking about the “forefather” of this large family, namely the Range Rover 3.9. At the peak of prices (between 2006 and 2012) many cars ended up dismembered to obtain spare parts, or were developed as heavy-duty vehicles or extreme off-road vehicles. Therefore there are few truly beautiful specimens left. And, even if prices have risen accordingly, given that almost all the survivors have needed at least conservative restoration (20-30 thousand euros for a complete recovery), there is still good growth potential.
When Alfas were at the top
Alfa Romeo Coupé GTV and Alfa Spider 916: both are of timeless beauty and still travel at low prices, even if they are steep. If you want to make a more substantial investment, we recommend the version with a 6-cylinder Busso engine, 2000cc turbo, or 3000cc 12 or 24 valves for a sure revaluation. They are perfect cars for enjoying the whim of owning a youngtimer, perhaps even approaching the sector for the first time, and they offer the possibility of always selling well.
The first revolutionary Audi
Audi TT series 1 was produced from 1996-97. Bold design with the low rear roof line, the wraparound lights and then ultra-modern interiors and great quality in the mechanics: the Audi TT first series can currently be purchased for little and is a car that offers a formidable quality/price ratio. Both as Spider and Coupé. However, V6 engine versions are moving up the price ladder and are expected to be followed shortly by models with a 1.8T engine (140 HP).
Great deals
Italian look, sinuous line, possible figures: la Fiat Barchetta travel around the 7-8 thousand euro in the case of cars in good condition and also appeals to young people thanks to the ease of maintenance and the mechanical parts available. It represents a fragment of Fiat’s history considered among the best, with models with special bodywork. And if the Spider version is very enjoyable in the summer, with the Coupé you get some fun thanks to the turbo engines, which however are starting to become rare.
Then there is then Alfa Romeo Spider S4. Alfa Romeo is one of the brands that have most made the world dream and in particular the “Duetto”. The S4 is the latest version, an emblem of the sophisticated nineties look, appreciated by faithful collectors of the Biscione. And again there Mercedes SL R 230 An SL with a folding metal roof. The first series are of historical interest and can be found for 20 to 30 thousand euros in good condition. It is better to focus on models with upgraded AMG engines. However, they have recently increased in price: they were around 22-23 thousand euros a few years ago and now they are going from 50 thousand upwards. However, they are an investment, given their rarity.
A country of collectors
“Italy is a market of absolute importance in the European panorama of vintage cars given the strong motoring tradition of the country and also for the
presence of many passionate collectors and professionals – he explains Car & Classic CEO Tom Wood. – Our system these online it was immediately appreciated by the public, is growing rapidly and is becoming a sector leader here too”. Founded in the UK in 2005, Car & Classic offers more 42 thousand historic vehicles for sale among cars, motorbikes and commercial vehicles and has a traffic of 4 million users per month.