5. Land Rover Defender
When they presented it in 1948, the Land Rover was a simple but effective off-road vehicle. And along with the Jeep Willys, it was the pioneer of the segment. They built it out of necessity as well as the need for a capable vehicle that could be used for both military and civilian purposes.
Soon, Land Rover started exporting these cars all over the world and millions of buyers found out how good it was. Today, the rise in price marks newfound respect for this model.