17: 1954 Jeep CJ-5
Jeeps have been increasingly popular in the current automotive market, but who wants to spend $50,000-plus on a brand new one? The older classic Jeep models are collectible and easy to maintain which is a strong selling point. The CJ-5 is the Wrangler before the Wrangler was even a reality. If you want an all-around offroad vehicle and looks aren’t too important, the 1954 Jeep CJ-5 is the car for you. The basic design is amazingly affordable for maintenance and parts are plentiful.

Values for these models have been rising and with good reason, because the days of a standard 4X4 are long gone. The 1954 Jeep CJ-5 is basic transportation that you can take off-road and build up, but with the benefit of Jeep reliability. This SUV has been used for everything from being a military vehicle to being one of the vehicles the USPS used for decades.