6. Mercedes-Benz G-Class
There was a time not too long ago when the G-Class was less of a status symbol and more of a collector’s item. What was originally a military truck, the G-Class was originally imported by hardcore off-road enthusiasts. These drivers liked the idea of a stripped-down military truck that could handle business off-road. Naturally once celebrities got a hold of the G-Class prices shot right up. The G-Class doesn’t get enough credit for being the icon that it is. If you can get one of the earlier models in clean condition, this is a great classic car.
Looking back through history you’ll see that the G-Class has pretty much remained the same for 30 years. Mercedes sells a glamourized version of the car now, but the basic shape is the same. In fact, most of the exterior sheet metal is the same, it is the interior that was cleaned up. The G-Wagon is actually one of the last real SUVs on the market, as most have switched to a car-based design.