The latest batch of affordable future classics are in, as compiled by Cap HPI black book editor Clive Wilson.
It’s a convertible special this time around, with appreciating drop-tops set to rise in value.
The most affordable future classic convertibles
Honda S2000
It’s ever-rumoured for revival by Honda, but while there’s no second-generation S2000, all we have is the original and our rose-tinted spectacles.
And what an original: a high-revving, back-to-basics soft-top with little electronic interference and driving dynamics to put six-figure Italians to shame.
You can pay as little as £5000 for a used Honda S2000 in the PistonHeads classifieds, although the majority of examples are £10,000 or more.
Read more: Honda S2000 | Used Car Buying Guide
Audi TT 3.2 V6
The original Audi TT is already revered as a design classic. Throw in a 3.2-litre V6 engine and you’ve got a sharply-dressed threat to cars twice its original price.
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future classic of 10 convertible cars to rise in value
agree with Honda S2000....but not sure about others.....
None of these cars will
Bullet proof Porsches
I have to say that having owned an old Porsche before (944S2 which I bought when it was ten years old) there is a great deal of merit in owning an older Porsche.
First of all Porsche know that their cars are cherished and they do keep parts in production and their dealer network is very welcoming when an old car comes in - at least in my experience anyway. The only thing to watch is that some things do not appear in the service schedule. In the case of the 944S2 it was the timing chains which are v expensive when they go bang so its definitely worth checking the forums to find out about anything like that.
They are generally amazing to drive. They aren't always the prettiest cars, but the purity of the driving experience is always amazing.
They keep their value well and my 944S2 eventually went up in value.
In the 8 years i ran my old 944, it let me down once and that was a five minute fix, the costs of maintenance were reasonable and it was a lovely drive.
I have regreted selling mine and going back to a BMW which is more modern, less reliable and a garbage drive, so as oon as I can its a 987 Cayman for me which I suspect I'll keep for a very long time too.
underdog wrote:
I ran a 924 and agree with your assessment, maintenance was cheaper on the 2.0l 924 as opposed to 924S and 944 which have the proper porsche 2.5l -3.0l engines and the porsche dealer was excellent when mine occasionally popped in. It was very reliable inspite of being 30 yrs old and huge fun to drive.
Also have a soft spot for MGf's, cracking little cars that are massively under-rated.