Classic automotive specialists say these ten fashions will rise in worth from 2025

Are you a seasoned classic car collector who needs a sneaky tip about which models might be set for a spike in value? 

Maybe you’re a petrolhead who’s not owned an old motor before and want the security of an expert opinion. 

Or you could simply be looking for an investment that you can enjoy looking at – and driving on the odd occassion.

If any of these descriptions sound like you, then the Hagerty Bull Market report will be right up your street.

The annual data-crunching exercise helps to earmark motors from the past that are ripe for appreciation, beginning this year. And some will only cost you a few hundred pounds to purchase today.

While a few are predicted to rise in value in the future, others have been selected for their superb value for money and rewarding ownership experience.

‘The 2025 cohort is, I think, my favourite yet,’ explains John Mayhead, editor of the Price Guide and the man in charge of selecting which motors make the cut this year.

‘The models span nearly every era of motoring and range from up-and-coming classics to those that were once top dog and now maybe offer a huge amount of car for the money.’

1. Alfa Romeo 147 GTA (2001-2005)

Average value today: £8,500 to £20,500

The Alfa Romeo 147 GTA is something of a risky pick. Values have risen steadily in recent years with the very best examples fetching well over £20,000. But the 146 GTA isn’t the most dependable model and has a few electrical gremlins.

That said, it is every bit the performance Alfa Romeo on the early noughties. It’s packed with Italian character and hot hatchback design, with bulging wheel arches, big splitters and large alloys. Its 3.2-litre six-cylinder engine is now considered to be one of the finest engines ever produced. The interior reflects the Italian craftsmanship of the era with exemplary materials and comfort combined with sporty details.

This hot hatch continues to increase in popularity, with many younger buyers seeking it out in order to enjoy one of the best Alfa Romeo experiences.

‘The main reason the 147 GTA was chosen for this year’s Bull Market is that it offers an extraordinary driving experience for a relatively sensible price,’ John explains. 

2. Austin-Healey 3000 (1959-1967)

Average value today: £22,900 to £87,500

The Austin-Healey 3000 is a quintessential British sports car, loved by multiple generations since it first entered production in 1959. One of the most popular big Healey models, it continued in production until 1967, with four major model variations during that time.

The Austin-Healey 3000 not only won hearts for its roadster character and charm, but it also performed well on some of the world’s great race tracks, including Le Mans and Sebring. 

It’s a true usable classic, with plenty of clubs offering support for owners and a vast number of events to take part in. It continues to be an affordable classic that in recent years has also found favour with many younger buyers.

John explains that values have remained flat for years. In fact, since May 2015, the Hagerty Price Guide for an excellent example has varied by less than ten per cent, and currently sit at £45,400 – although it did recently dip as classic car values have softened in the last year. 

‘In real terms, accounting for inflation, the Austin-Healey 3000 is much more affordable than it was a few years ago.’

3. Ferrari F355 (1994 – 1999)

Average value today: £50,600 to £105,000 

Hagerty’s third pick is right at the top of the varied price range.

The Ferrari F355 has been earmarked because values have been rising significantly in recent years. This is likely because the mid-1990s Italian sports car ticks all the right boxes for collectors of a certain vintage: pop-up headlights, a beautiful design and a superb mid-mounted 3.5-litre hand-built V8.

Manufactured between 1994 and 1999, the F355 was based on the Ferrari 348 with improved performance, aerodynamics and usability. 

Its five-valve cylinder head helped to generate more power and changes to the transmission made it more reliable than the 348. Six-speed manual models are the more collectible, but the F355 also goes down in history as the first road car to feature an F1-style automated manual paddle-shift.

The F355 was available as a Berlinetta coupé, Spider and GTS targa-top. Those who wanted even more performance could opt for a Fiorano handling pack, with these models proving a rare find these days. 

Highly collectible, the F355 is also a comfortable sports car to enjoy on a regular basis.

John tells us that values have risen by 6.2 per cent in the past three years to £73,300 for a standard Berlinetta in excellent condition. However, in the US, prices have rocketed much faster, which could be a sign of higher demand in the coming years.

4. Maserati Ghibli (1992-1998)

Average value today: £9,400 to £54,900 

Maserati has used the Ghibli name on three models since the 1960s, the Hagerty 2025 Bull Market Italian Pick being the AM336, produced between 1992 and 1998. 

Penned by legendary car designer Marcello Gandini, the nineties Ghibli was an evolution of the Maserati Biturbo.

The flared wheel arches, high boot and handcrafted interior gave this two-door coupé more presence and style than its predecessor. The engines were the real attraction though, with a 2.0-litre or 2.8-litre twin-turbo V6 on offer. At the time, the Ghibli Cup with its 325bhp pushed out more bhp per litre than a McLaren F1.

‘The attraction of the Maserati Ghibli model range is that there’s a car for many different price points,’ John explains. 

And he goes on to warn: ‘Those with the cheapest price on the windscreen may be more expensive to maintain though, and for a 1980s/1990s-era Maserati, the bills may be significant.’

5. Peugeot 106 Rallye (1991-2003)

Average value today: £8,900 to £16,400

The Peugeot 106 has often been overshadowed by its sibling 1990s boy racer favourite, the Citroen Saxo. 

Produced between 1991 and 2003, it was available in anything from a very basic 1.0-litre petrol version to the entertaining GTi and Rallye variants.

Many people have a story to tell of their experience with a Peugeot 106, either as the car they learned to drive in, their first car or a rental that took them on holiday with their friends. 

It might be a small car, but it had a big personality with an interior that combined French quirkiness with practical simplicity. They were also easy to work on and many were the subject of extensive modifications, making pristine original examples increasingly sought after today.

Hagerty’s average price is based on the Series 1 106 Rallye. 

‘With their homologation credentials, limited numbers and instantly recognisable looks, they tick many of the requirements of a collectable car, although originality is critical,’ John tells us.

6. Porsche 912 (1965-1969)

Average value today: £26,900 to £90,100

When the 912 arrived in the mid sixties, Porsche perched it between the 356 and the 911. While it shared the looks, build quality and comfort of a 911, it was much cheaper to buy and run, especially thanks to its four-cylinder engine lifted from the 356.

Today, the 912 is becoming more sought after, not just for its great value but because it is both dynamic and usable, with easier to manage handling and performance compared to the 911. 

Prices for the 912 remain stable and are not expected to rise dramatically. The UK Hagerty Price Guide values excellent left-hand drive examples at £57,800 with right-hand drive models attracting a large premium.

John tells us: ‘With a Porsche 912 you get the early 911 experience for a fraction of the price. Other than very early 912s, the vast majority of the car is identical to its six-cylinder sibling, sharing the same interiors, bodywork, suspension and electrics, only the engine is different.’

7. Range Rover P38 (1994-2001)

Average value today: £800 to £15,800

The Range Rover P38 arrived in 1994 as the successor to the original classic model. It featured a more rounded exterior design, while the interior had all the hallmarks of the model, including lots of wood and leather and an elevated driving position that made occupants feel as though they were above everyone else.

The combination of opulent luxury and legendary off-road capability ensured it remained a popular choice and continues to be a desirable retro off-roader today. 

In recent years they have become well-known for reliability issues, but a good example that’s been well looked after can still deliver that true Range Rover experience, the team of classic car experts say.

‘The P38 Range Rover is a car that is currently extremely affordable, with the cheapest runners advertised for under £1,000 and even top-spec, limited edition models with extremely low mileage in concours condition rarely reaching over £15,000,’ John said. 

‘Plus, they are getting rarer: social media groups are full of cars being broken for parts or heavily modified for off-road use. Find an original, well-maintained example, and it could offer a lot of value for money.’

8. Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II (1977-1980)

Average price today: £5,700 to £28,700 

Rolls-Royce introduced the Silver Shadow in 1965 but then it updated the model for the final few years of its life, creating the Silver Shadow II in 1977. 

Loved by everyone from wheeler dealers to wedding planners and the world’s wealthy, the Silver Shadow II delivered the ultimate in luxury motoring of the time.

Today, they remain wonderful cars to own and enjoy, providing an element of glamour as well as superb ride comfort and all the status of driving a car with the famous Spirit of Ecstasy leading the way. 

The big problem is that values can vary immensely depending on quality. However, recent form suggests there’s not going to be a big crash in prices.

John says that prices for excellent cars have risen on average by just £100 in the last three years. But the best ‘concours’ examples have seen a lot more movement.

‘Values [of top-end cars] are up over 20 per cent during the same period [2021-2024] to £31,900. This is a good sign as a rise in top examples often encourages more to be spent on maintaining other, less pristine cars,’ John explained.

9. Subaru Impreza P1 (2000-2001)

Average price today: £25,000 to £72,500

From a classic cruiser to a rally-bred hooligan; the first generation Subaru Impreza couldn’t be more different to a seventies Roller if it tried. But its values are increasing – and none more so than some of the most revered models. 

These include the flagship 22B and the Prodrive 1 – or P1 – examples. Only 1,000 units were built, each fettled by famous motorsport company, Prodrive. This included design changes by the designer of the McLaren F1, Peter Stevens, and engine upgrades to produce 276bhp.

The P1 was only available in Sonic Blue and its chassis and suspension were specifically tailored for British roads while ABS was added for the first time. 

Electrically adjustable Recaro seats sported the P1 logo, which also adorned the iconic rear wing. Compared to prices for the 22B, the P1 represents a great value way to get into a legendary rally-bred sports saloon.

John says an excellent condition example was worth around £32,000 in September 2022. Two years later it had jumped to £50,500. And the classic car expert believes that prices may well increase further still. 

‘Pristine, low mileage cars will probably increase most, but regularly driven cars that are a little rough around the edges will be much more affordable and great fun,’ John said.

10. Toyota RAV4 (1994-2000)

Average price today: £600 to £5,100 

The Toyota RAV4 is the model that started the modern era of compact crossovers and small SUVs. 

Introduced in 1994, over ten million have since been sold, so there’s plenty to choose from.

The Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive (RAV4) provided all the passenger and luggage space people needed, together with more ground clearance, a higher driving position, improved visibility over regular cars and the option of full-time four-wheel drive. 

Short and long wheelbase models were available and there was even a fully electric version, the RAV4 EV, although these are the rarest of all.

‘Legendary Toyota build quality, combined with an instantly recognisable design and very low current prices mean that Hagerty believes the RAV4 is a great entry-level classic,’ John believes. 

Very early cars are difficult to find today, though if you’re sitting on a high-spec GX version of the Mk1, it would be worth around £5,000 in good condition.