20/06/2023
Top 10 cars that should appreciate/go up in value. Part.2
4. Daimler V8 250
Jaguar bought Daimler in 1960 and the V8 250 was produced between 1962-1969. Almost identical to the Jaguar Mk 2 saloon, the Daimler version may not be as popular or as prized as the iconic Jag, but it's still a cracking car and sports a glorious 2.5-litre V8 first used in the Daimler SP250 sports car.
It's also something of a bargain compared to Mk 2s, which start at £12,000 for runners and go all the way up to £100,000 for immaculate examples. Daimler V8 250s, however, start at closer to £10,000 and £20,000 will buy you a beauty, while a show standard car will cost double that.
5. BMW M5
Built between 1989 and 1995, the second-generation BMW M5 (E34) was another sharply-styled cracker. Under the bonnet was a 3.5-litre, 24-valve straight-six capable of propelling this awesome performance saloon from 0-62mph in just 6.3 seconds.
Runners can be found for as little as £10,000, but double that should secure an example that will appreciate in time. As with any high performance car, a lot can go wrong, so make sure you get expert advice before signing on the dotted line.
6. Land Rover Defender
The last original Land Rover Defender left the assembly line at Solihull in 2016, ending 68 years of continuous production. A year before that fateful day, Land Rover launched three limited edition Defenders – Heritage, Adventure and Autobiography – and it's this rare trio that could prove to be an especially good investment.
The Heritage in classic Grasmere Green was originally priced from £30,900 and asking prices for incredibly low mileage examples are already closer to £60,000
7. MINI 1499GT
The limited edition 1499GT was launched in 2018. Inspired by the 1275GT original Mini first seen in 1969, just 1,499 examples were built.
Based on a basic MINI, it was available in Pepper White or Midnight Black and featured distinctive side stripes and decals, a John Cooper Works Sport Pack, sports seats part-trimmed in leather, red stitching on the steering wheel and anthracite roof lining.
Priced from £15,900 new, it was a touch of nostalgia. You can now buy used low mileage examples for around £12,000, and because of its rarity, it's an affordable MINI worth cherishing.
