I am looking to invest anywhere from £10-20K in a car. It will be cleaned and kept safe and driven rarely. It would purely be an investment over a year or so.

So...what do you guys see as being a worthy purchase with the above in mind?

I have some ideas but it is a little subjective as we all have 'cars' that we loved when we were younger and would like to buy. I am trying to figure out what would be the best for investing rather than loving...

Ideally, something that

(a) Is in need of a little work only
(b) That has been a little neglected cleaning wise - I can make anything look new so long as it's solid ..... and enjoy doing so
(c) Will guarantee no loss (subject to the market not collapsing again)
(d) Is set to become more valuable quickly - all being well

Over to you then guys...

Thats a tricky one for me im not that clued up on the classic side of things but i would be interested in the old school rally cars

Something like

Lancia Delta Intergrale
Audi Quatro S1 "Urquatro"
Possibly a Sierra Cosworth 4x4 but dont think they would appreciate as quickly as the others? but like i say i dont know much about buying a car for an asset!

Best of luck be interested to see what you end up with!

I reckon you could do worse than one of these...

Eighties-tastic va-va-voom!

BMW E34 540/535 sport in manual flavour.
They are getting very thin on the ground now with the good ones commanding fairly strong money.
Quite fun to drive too.

The Renault is a good shout, the GTA's are a cracking car that are quietly increasing in the shadows, same goes with some of the Porsche models and early BMW's.

Have you thought about a Lamborghini

How about a Lotus? I saw an Excel up for sale recently for £7k when you used to be able to pick them up for £2.5k three years ago. Esprits are cheap at the mo. It's such a fabulous shape that could never get out dated. Trouble is , would it be the n/a or the turbo you'd buy? oh no

Jaguar XJS - definitely increasing in value at the moment.

That Lambo is class!
I love the Eclat/Excel wedge shape but the interior is woeful on most.
What about a 944 Turbo or a 928 S2?

A 3.6 manual in Sapphire Blue for me please.

Nice Lambo

Sierra Cossie

Herald Convertible

928

And my favourite.....

Grale

Escort Cosworth prices are rocketing at the moment.

Clio V6

Early 911 if you can get one within budget.

What about a vw split screen camper?

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/car-advert/volkswagen/t1/1973/294129/

Always sought after....

Hahahahahaha, I have been looking at that one today. It is the highest priced available, unless you go for the older Alpine .... these are more desirable I think but all cars available are in France.

I agree, been looking at older M5's too...

Older Massy Ferguson are more desirable mate I do love my tractors though. Recently bought (not m, the club) a lovely Boomer Diesel Turbo charged cab type with air-con and radio



The Esprit is a good call I reckon - but I am biased about this as I love James Bond movies - then again, who does not



I agree, they are moving.... another good call



Been looking at the 968 and 356b - yep, another great call



Bezzer, you and I are on the same wavelength



The early, air cooled 911's have moved away from my price range unfortunately. Unless anyone can find one? I cannot



Beautiful Shifty! But I simply refuse to buy a VW unless its a 911


Thanks guys, it's a tough one isn't it!! Not easy at all !!!!

Will keep you informed as we go along........ S1 your, yes!!

If you can get a Porsche or older BMW M the parts are SO much more available than other stuff.

A Lotus?TvR might be worth a punt.

Also consider some sort of MK1/ Mk2 escort.

A Ferrari 308GT4. The garage near me respored one and made £20k with not much work. Like this sort of thing http://www.petrolicious.com/this-70s-wedge-is-wonderful-and-available

Too much to choose from!!!!!!! Grrrrrrrrr! I'll look into the 308's

996 is right at the bottom of the curve

Interceptor!

like this?

Nevermind the rust, these things are awesome cruisers with plenty of style and guaranteed to pull some crumpet!

Not sure it'll make you any money though. ..

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm. Always fancied the interceptor. Can I have a ride in it when I see you next?

Seems you've pulled already Boosted Didn't take long huh!

Another vote for Clio V6

This could have potential:

Yellow fezza mondial

Alfa Montreal - I would have said RZ SZ but these are appreciating quicker than I can believe!!

bit of haggling and shes yours!

or this

These seem to top out at around £20K. Having owned numerous coupes in better shape and spent a fortune ..... this one does not wet my appetite I can see that being a money bucket



I've already seen the montreal it's a nice car for sure. The montecarlo, interesting.......

I am begininng to focus a little now ...... Porsche 968 is high on the list

Look at the sz, 7 years ago it was a 20k car now 50-70.

I'd go alfa / lancia. They have pedigree and in the UK the badge alone is rare.
If I had a spare 20k it would be a very rough rs500 cossie, but then I'm a ford fan boy.

If you could stretch the budget a little 996 turbo ?
What about something like a SL55, Escort cossie.
Recently seen a ccossie up for £75k !!!

what about a lancia thema 8.32 very rare now

Yes but a 968 isn't going to gain in value at the same rate as a Motecarlo so the Lancia gets my vote if I had to choose between the two.