[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars-as-investments\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars-as-investments\/","headline":"Cars As Investments – Appreciating Assets You Can Drive","name":"Cars As Investments – Appreciating Assets You Can Drive","description":"5 cars that could make you money over time Can you enjoy your real estate investment with the roof down on a hot summer’s day? No? We didn\u2019t think so. All jokes aside, buying a car as an investment can be one of life\u2019s greatest joys, if done right. We\u2019re going to introduce some cars to you that we believe can be good investments in the long run. Not only do they have a good chance of appreciating in value […]","datePublished":"2019-09-10","dateModified":"2019-09-13","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cars-As-Investments-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cars-As-Investments-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars-as-investments\/","about":["BLOG","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":1041,"keywords":["bmw","mazda","Mercedes-Benz"],"articleBody":"5 cars that could make you money over timeCan you enjoy your real estate investment withthe roof down on a hot summer’s day? No? We didn\u2019t think so. All jokes aside, buying a car as an investmentcan be one of life\u2019s greatest joys, if done right. We\u2019re going to introducesome cars to you that we believe can be good investments in the long run. Notonly do they have a good chance of appreciating in value but they\u2019re also ableto be enjoyed in ways that other investments can\u2019t be. Investment cars are morethan just an investment. They\u2019re trips out with the family, classic car shows,conversation starters, things of beauty to be cherished and to be proud of.If you\u2019re enthusiastic about cars, are good atnot crashing them and don\u2019t mind driving one that doesn\u2019t have the latest ininfotainment and 360\u00b0 parking camera technology, then owning an investment carcould be for you. So, what cars should you look at?Panther KallistaA good rule of thumb when buying an investmentcar is to buy one that is scarce and one that fills a niche. The PantherKallista is not a particularly good sports car as it\u2019s not exactly fast and itdoesn\u2019t even handle as well as its competitors. That being said, the Kallistahas a variety of other things going for it. Firstly, it\u2019s a Panther. Panther is a largely unknown automaker to the everyday person, but to those who know, Panther is attributed to Cruella de Vil from the film 101 Dalmations as she drove the famous Panther De Ville.Secondly, it looks unique and fills a niche for those looking for a car with classic British styling that isn\u2019t actually as old as it looks. Not only was the Kallista made in 1982, makingit a lot younger than it looks, it also sports an aluminium which means youdon\u2019t have to worry about rust. On top of that, you\u2019ve got a rugged chassis,reliable Ford components and a very attractive price tag of around \u00a312,000. Furthermore, buy a \u2018royal-looking\u2019 car likethis and you could even earn an income from it by putting it up for hire forspecial events such as weddings and proms.JDM classics such as the Honda S2000 If you\u2019re not really into classics that look like they\u2019re from the 1950s, you could try doing some research into some Japanese modern classics. Cars such as the Honda S2000, Mazda MX-5 and Toyota MR2 are all on the rise, mostly because they look quirky and are from a Japanese manufacturer.Cars such as the Nissan Skyline, Toyota Supraand Mazda RX-7 have already shot up in value to ridiculous levels. A clean,stock example of a Supra can now cost well over \u00a330,000 and that\u2019s mainly becausethe car was in a Fast and Furious film. Other cars such as the mentioned S2000 are still pretty affordable and can be bought for under \u00a310,000. Buy one of these now and if the current trend continues, you could see it gain a good couple of thousand in value in a matter of two or three years. They\u2019re praised for their excellent handling, simplicity and reliability, as you will find with most Japanese sports car that are considered modern classics. As time goes on, demand for these little examples of simple and pure fun remains strong and buyers continue to be willing to pay more and more for low mileage, clean, unmolested examples. BMW M3Time and time again, we see an old BMW M3 turn into an \u2018icon\u2019 of its time. The E46 M3 is now worth a small fortune thanks to it being hailed as the definition of old school cool, and to be fair, we can\u2019t really argue with it. If you\u2019re willing to wait, you could buy an E92 M3 (2007-13 3 Series Coupe M3) and just sit on it. Keep it clean, carry out the required maintenance and don\u2019t put many miles on it and come 10 years that thing will be worth a small fortune. It\u2019s written in the stars. The first M3(1982-94) has understandably shot up in value and the same can be said aboutthe next two M3s that came out as well. They\u2019re cool, they\u2019re powerful and mostimportantly, the BMW M brand has a lot of passionate enthusiasts that arealways willing to pay above the odds to get their hands on a nice, old M3. So, what makes a good investment carIf you want to take the chance and place yourbets on a car that you think should goup in value in the coming years, what should you look out for?Rarity is often a safe bet. If only 500 of them were made, no matter how ugly or unreliable or poorly reviewed they were, chances are that car will rise in value eventually. The only problem with that is that they will cost a lot to buy to begin with. Does the car fill a niche or is it unique in any way? Take the Honda NSX for example. That car was mass-produced, didn\u2019t star in any famous movies and was actually known for being slightly underpowered. That didn\u2019t stop it from rising in value. That being said, it had two great things going for it. One: it looked special and still looks special today. Two: Senna himself was involved in fine-tuning the car\u2019s performance and handling. These two things have propelled the car into cult classic stardom and propelled the selling price just the same. Unfortunately, there are many factors to consider and buying an investment car is always a risk, not only because you can\u2019t be entirely sure if prices will rise, but also because you can\u2019t be entirely sure whether you\u2019ll crash it or not! Repairs, reliability, rust, costs of ownership all need to be considered but once you\u2019ve made it through all the obstacles, you\u2019ll have a classic to love and enjoy until the day you sell. Beats buying sovereign coins, right? 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