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20 Classic Cars That Are About to Explode in Value

Cameron Eittreim January 15, 2025

It’s no secret that the automotive industry is changing every day. Values for used cars are starting to go through the roof. The classic cars that we used to disregard are now becoming quite valuable. Cars sold in the 80s and 90s are now becoming more valuable than ever. A lot of these cars were fun to drive back then and are still a blast. We looked at 20 of these classic cars that are about to explode in value.

Porsche 924

The Porsche 924 was not one of the most memorable Porsche models ever produced. But, it was a part of eighties culture. The V8-powered Porsche provided a fun-to-drive experience that also had room for passengers. The 924 used to be a bargain basement used by Porsche but nowadays the value is starting to rise.

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Peugeot 205 GTI

Talk about an iconic hot-hatch, the Peugeot 205 GTI was one of the most notable. Even though it wasn’t sold in America this hot hatch made its way around the world. The 205 GTI had a stellar engine and drivetrain under the hood. The performance was notable, to say the least, and the car is now an import special.

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Jaguar XJ-S

The Jaguar XJ-S was one of the longest produced grand-tourers on the road. The car was every bit the epiphany of Jaguar refinement and styling. The V-12 engine was as smooth as butter and there were subtle changes over the cars production run. The XJ-S used to be fairly cheap to find but nowadays the value has continued to rise.

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Volvo 1800ES

A Volvo hatchback? Yes, in the 1970s there was a Volvo performance hatchback that was unlike anything else on the road. The 1800ES was designed with the precision of a Swiss army knife. The 1800ES was also made famous in Roger Moore’s film The Saint. These days this car is extremely rare but affordable.

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Porsche 930 Turbo

The Porsche 930 Turbo is a classic car that’s on the rise, particularly as more kids from the eighties start to collect their dream cars. The performance of the 930 Turbo was always the best selling point of the car. But there is something about that iconic Porsche styling that’s unlike anything else from the era.

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BMW M3 (E30)

The first generation of the M3 used to be a cheap fun to drive import, but that’s no longer the case. The value of these first-generation BMW M3 models is continuing to rise. The beautiful styling and quick-witted style of the M3 made it a memorable ride. The E30 was always the most underestimated BMW but nowadays it’s a hidden gem.

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Pontiac Bonneville

The second generation Pontiac Bonneville was released just a year after the first generation car. It was released with a very low production run, which made for a very rare ride. With the prices of other classics going through the roof, the Bonneville is rising in value. The Bonneville was an excellent car when it was released and it’s bound to rise in value.

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Corvette C4 ZR1

The Corvette C4 has long been the bargain basement Corvette variant that you could get. But nowadays the C4 is rising in value as the C5 and C5 get progressively more expensive. The C4 ZR1 was a hidden gem in the performance world, it was also the first Corvette model to incorporate the LT1 engine.

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Acura NSX

The Acura NSX was a groundbreaking sports car, it was the sports car that Honda introduced to the world to compete with Ferrari. The sleek design of the NSX was unlike anything Honda designed prior. The performance of the NSX was amazing to say the least and it continues to rise in value.

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

The Golf GTI was a groundbreaking car for a lot of reasons. It was one of the first “Hot Hatches” to hit the market. Before the Golf GTI, there were very few hatchbacks that were fun to drive. The Golf GTI paved the way for the next generation of popular Volkswagen models and it’s only going to rise in value.

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Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible

The Pontiac GTO Judge was one of the most highly regarded muscle cars on the road. But the convertible version of the car was also a great one. The GTO Judge convertible was produced in very low numbers and as such is positioned to explode in value. These cars are already expensive but you can expect values to rise dramatically.

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Ford Thunderbird

The first generation Ford Thunderbird hasn’t usually been considered an expensive car by any means, but the value continues to rise on it. The first generation Thunderbird introduced the world to the affordable luxury coupe. The nameplate stayed in the Ford line up for decades and now the original models are positioned to rise in value.

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Buick GNX

The original Buick GNX was a massive hit for GM, and at the time it was the fastest production car on the road. The GNX has been steadily rising in value over the past ten years, but you can expect the value to go through the roof. These cars are becoming increasingly sought after and more expensive as time goes on.

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Volkswagen T1

The first generation Volkswagen bus changed the world, and it was loved by hippies everywhere. The unique van was above and beyond what most people needed to live on the road. The van has continued to rise in value and now you can expect to pay as much as a starter home for one of these.

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Ferrari Testarossa

The Ferrari Testarossa was one of the most well known sports cars of the eighties and nineties. The style of the car with it’s cheesegrater lines was unlike anything else that was on the market. The Testarossa has steadily increased in value as more people are attempting to purchase their dream cars.

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BMW 2002

The BMW 2002 was a notable little compact car that was fun to drive and put BMW domestically on the map. The unique style of the car was notable for its center-mounted exhaust pipe and reliable engine. The turbocharged engine was ahead of the curve back in 1973 and it still provides tons of fun driving.

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Datsun 510

There was a time when the Datsun 510 was an affordable classic compact car. Datsun engineering was synonymous with a certain time of enthusiast. But now the jig is up and these cars are more popular than ever. The value continues to rise to astronomical levels and the 510 is the perfect platform for building a drift car.

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Volkswagen Beetle

The original Volkswagen Beetle has always been a popular choice for classic car collectors. They were cheap and easy to fix but nowadays the value has continued to rise. The car is rapidly becoming a chic retro car that can be restored fairly cheaply. If you live in a nice area these cars are reliable and fun to drive. Don’t forget the surfboard on the roof.

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GMC Syclone

What do a pickup truck and the fastest production vehicle of 1992 have in common? It was the GMC Syclone, a compact pickup truck. This turbo-charged pickup truck was a work of art that had quite the following. Even Jay Leno owns one of these trucks, and the Syclone is only continuing to rise in value.

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Lexus SC400

The Lexus SC400 was the first V8-powered Japanese sports car to hit American shores. The beautiful sleek sports car was highly regarded for superb build quality. Even today the SC400 is still a blast to drive with a quiet interior and a lot of power. The SC400 is continuing to rise in value astronomically because it shares components with the Toyota Supra.

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20 Classic Cars That Are About to Explode in Value

Porsche 924

Peugeot 205 GTI

Jaguar XJ-S

Volvo 1800ES

Porsche 930 Turbo

BMW M3 (E30)

Pontiac Bonneville

Corvette C4 ZR1

Acura NSX

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible

Ford Thunderbird

Buick GNX

Volkswagen T1

Ferrari Testarossa

BMW 2002

Datsun 510

Volkswagen Beetle

GMC Syclone

Lexus SC400

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