Born2Invest writes about the booming Classic Car Market
It seems a s though every single Investment Publication is reporting on the booming Classic Car market. Whilst there are still one or two naysayers that say "Oh, this will all end in tears", they also accept that the last time Classic Car values dropped was 26 yeears ago, and so they may well grow old before they shell out some readies for an actual car !.
This Porsche 911 SC for sale at $149,500 is a great indicator of the Australian Classic Car Market
As we predicted within several articles throughout 2016, Porsche 911 SC's have come a long way in just 14 months, when we purchased many of them for $25-30,000...........
As we all know, Classic Cars only ever rise in value, and so which ones had the most growth up to mid 2016 ?.
1) Fiat Dino, 1966-1973, UP 113%
2) Lamborghini Muira, UP 62%
3) Peugeot 205 Gti, UP 44%
4) Land Rover Defender, UP 43%
5) VW Golf Gti Mk 1, UP 43%
6) Morris Traveller, UP 35%
7) Jaguar E-Type, UP 29%
8) Ferrari 275 GTB, UP 28%
9) AC Cobra (genuine), UP 28%
10) Aston Martin DB4, UP 19%
Now naturally all of these cars have now completed their greatest growth, and so what are the next 48 cars that are due to explode in value ?. Call us to find out, and get in first.
This old Aston Martin DB4 has been sitting in woodland for over 50 years
Now the car is up for Auction in January, and expectations are between £300,000 and £385,000 as it stands
The XKSS - The latest new Classic Car to be launched by Jaguar
Now that Classic Cars are so popular as well as so valuable, Jaguar is cashing in on yet another of it's prized models, with the re-launch of new Jaguar XKSS's, the roadgoing version of the infamous D-Type.
Classic Driver talks to one of the real Legends of Classic Cars, Nicholas Mee
Nicholas Mee, one of the icons of the Classic Car World, had some interesting comments on today's market, including this one :
"Of course, cars are the ultimate toys and Aston Martins are appealing because they’re low-volume, hand-built performance cars that look great and say something to the wider public about you. They don’t shout money – they shout distinction, taste and discretion. If you tell people you drive a Porsche 911 at a dinner party, they will dismiss you, but tell them you drive an Aston, and they’ll sit up and take note".
One of just 42 RHD Ferrari Daytona's is for sale for $2.19 Million
This awesome 365 GT4 is a car that was capable of 174 mph (280 kph) in 1970, when it was delivered in South Australia. With 352 bhp, it was one of the more serious cars of the day.
Aston Martin will bulid new DB4 GT's, for AU$2.54 Million each
Such is the interest in Classic Cars globally now, that Aston Martin are now undertaking to build 25 new DB4 GT's using existing original chassis numbers, as Jaguar did in 2014 with the E-Type.
How right they were then............These predictions made in March, 2015 have been well surpassed
Russell Bray wrote this article back in early 2015, and so now, with the benefit of hindsight, we can see how right he was. Jaguar E-Type S1's and Land Rovers went SOOO much higher !.
6 reasons to love Classic Cars
Aside from the financial gain to be had with Classic Cars, there are many more fundamental reasons that we all love these cars........... 6 of them are revealed in this American news article.
Aston Martin DB7's do as expected, and begin to move up in value...... now £59,995 (AU$100,000)
The DB7 is now just beginning it's rise to the top, and here are the early signs.
Civic's, 323's, MR2's, Supra's R32 GTR's and many more loved in the U.S.A
Brendan McAleer from driving Magazine is stickiing his neck out here with some predictions..................for the U.S.A market
This £34,995 (AU$60,300) Jaguar XJS shows how fast these cars are now moving, although this one is very low mileage.
Finally the XJS has come of age, and every Jaguar owner seems to want one, We have experienced a very sharp rise in enquiry recently.
Finally, people everywhere are getting what Lotus Esprit's are all about. The Driving Experience.
In this article from world renowned Classic Car authority Petrolicious, Flavien Vidal finally does with an Esprit what was intended...........HE DRIVES IT !!. As values begin to skyrocket for these amazing machines, many people are beginning to experience the ultimate road car, that behaves like a race car. The Lotus Esprit finally comes of age.....
More women are now purchasing Classic Cars, and reaping sizeable rewards
As Classic Car prices start to rise again in Britain after the 1 year sleep, women are now cashing in on the profits being made....... 113% in 12 months with the Fiat Dino, and 43% with the Golf Gti Mk1.