Not a classic...yet
GOT one of these? Then prepare for some good news.
It’s a humble 12-year-old Mini Convertible and although it’s not all that old right now, it’s one of five motors named as classic cars of the future by British Car Auctions.
BCA managing director Stuart Pearson says: “If you want a car that has a good chance of gaining classic status in the years ahead there are some interesting choices available.
“Second-guessing future trends is never an exact science – after all who would have thought the 1980s would get fashionable again or that vinyl records would come back? Certainly in the collectors’ car market, beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. Rarity does not necessarily make for desirability.” Here’s what BCA say about their top five:
Mini Convertible (2005 – 2008). Always desirable, with early models continuing to hold their price well. Demand is set to remain high.
Jaguar XKR Supercharged (2000 – 2006). With its 375hp British-made engine it got ecstatic reviews at the time of its launch. This beautifully proportioned coupe is now surprisingy affordable.
Citroen C3 Pluriel (2003 – 2010). A modern supermini with a combination of useability and quirkiness that seems set to grant it collectable status in the future.
Mazda RX8 (2003 – 2012). Early models are now very affordable and different. With its rotary engine and suicide doors it should gain classic status in the years ahead.
Vauxhall Omega V6 (2001 – 2003). Essentially a souped-up family saloon, the 216hp Omega V6 was a favourite pursuit vehicle for police forces around the country until it ceased production in 2003. The 3.2 V6 Elite will always be desirable and has a very high specification to go alongside a top speed of 142mph.