The insurance experts at Hagerty have drawn up a list of cars poised to appreciate over the coming months or years, making them attractive investment targets. Carscoops points out that the selection mainly consists of sports cars from all segments and countries, but a few hatchbacks, SUVs and even a pickup truck are also included.
The Lamborghini Murcielago and the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren turned out the most expensive entries in the list with a maximum current price around $350,000 USD. The Audi R8 from the 2008–2015 production period is not far behind with prices reaching $186,000.
This doesn’t mean your investment has to be this costly. For instance, a Chevrolet Corvette from the early 2000s or a Nissan 350Z made in 2003–2008 could be nearly as profitable. The Nissan in particular has risen in value by around 80 percent over the past two years. There is also the Suzuki Cappuccino, a compact roadster priced no higher than $17,000, which is also expected to gain value going forward.
Other mentions include the AM General Hummer H1, the 1968–1970 AMC AMX, the 1985–1993 Saab 900 Turbo and the Toyota Pickup made in the late 1980s. The latter currently costs $26,700 at most, but is becoming wildly popular among drivers in the market for a stylish retro truck, especially those who cannot afford a classical Ford Bronco or Toyota Land Cruiser.
Oh, and if you are into vintage motorbikes, the Harley-Davidson Knuklehead series from 1936–1947 is definitely going to appreciate over the next few years, Hagerty believes.