Revealed: 2025's top 10 classic cars worth investing in

Hagerty UK’s valuation team has combined its expertise to compile the 2025 Bull Market List — a roster of 10 cars that it believes could prove to be great buys this year. They’re cars to watch because they either represent great value right now or are predicted to appreciate price-wise in the near future.

Beyond providing automotive enthusiasts with specialist insurance packages, membership programmes and hosting must-attend events such as the Festival of the Unexceptional, Hagerty’s UK operation also runs a valuations service for classic, rare and unusual cars.

What’s especially appealing is that within the Bull Market List of models is a broad selection of types covering an enormous price span from £600 to £105,000 — there’s something here for enthusiasts of all budgets and interests.

One thing that’s beyond doubt is that in their own ways, each of these cars would be joyous to own:

Alfa Romeo 147 GTA

Picked for this list as it’s seen as a spiritual successor to the 1960s Alfa Romeo Giulia-based tipo 105 GTA coupes, the 147 GTA was one of the most muscular hot hatches sold in the early 2000s.

Not only was the GTA’s bodywork broader and more purposeful than its lower-powered 147 siblings, wider grilles and a pair of extra nostrils fed air to Alfa Romeo’s famous 3.2-litre V6 Busso engine that had somehow been shoehorned under the bonnet.

Its 250PS power output might not sound especially lusty these days but make no mistake — the Alfa Romeo 147 GTA is quick and riotously good fun. What an effortlessly cool car it is.

Hagerty Price Guide valuation — £8500 to £20,500

Read our Honest John Classics Alfa Romeo 147 review

Austin Healey 3000

Chosen for this countdown because in real terms the Big Healey’s more affordable than it’s been at any point in the past decade. That doesn’t necessarily mean prices will climb again once the economy improves again, so invest in a 3000 for the love of the car itself.

On sale from 1959 as a development of the earlier Austin Healey 100, this exquisitely styled British roadster carefully evolved during its production run, disappearing from new car listings in 1968 in Mk III guise.

Two- and (just!) four-seater versions were made, many with desirable two-tone paint schemes that accentuate the Austin Healey 3000’s tapered form, a wealth of clubs ensure owners have all the support and advice they need to enjoy this usable classic for years to come.

Hagerty Price Guide valuation — £22,900 to £87,500

Read our Honest John Classics Austin Healey 3000 review

Ferrari F355

Despite a quarter-century passing since Ferrari ended F355 production in 1999 it remains for many the ultimate V8 mid-engined sports car, not just for one wearing prancing horse badges.

Evolved from the less-fancied Ferrari 348 series, the F355 was more powerful, handled more rewardingly and was more reliable than its predecessor. It was also Ferrari’s first model with an F1-style steering wheel paddle gearchange, although the six-speed manual is considered more collectable.

There’s a trio of body style options to choose from as well with the Berlinetta being the fully enclosed coupe, the GTS featuring a Porsche 911 Targa-esque removable roof panel and the fully convertible Spider. Each is capable of being enjoyed on a regular basis.

Hagerty Price Guide valuation — £50,600 to £105,000

Read our Honest John Classics Ferrari F355 review

Maserati Ghibli

Ghibli is a name Maserati’s applied to a diverse array of models, most recently a four-door sports saloon, but the one Hagerty’s chosen is what enthusiasts know as the AM336 from the 1990s.

It’s the peak development of the Maserati Biturbo family of models, an elegant but practical four-seater two-door coupe styled by the late, great Marcello Gandini. If ever there was an automotive award for creating a silk purse from the proverbial pig’s ear, this is it.

As the donor car’s name suggests, the Maserati Ghibli was powered by twin-turbo engines with the Cup model’s 2.0-litre unit being particularly noteworthy — its 330PS output is impressive enough but in terms of power-per-litre it outguns the Bugatti EB110, Jaguar XJ220, McLaren F1…

Hagerty Price Guide valuation — £9400 to £54,900

Read our Honest John Classics Maserati Ghibli review

Peugeot 106

When the Peugeot 106 was launched it enjoyed a decent press but road test were often tempered with a lament that as good as it was, it wasn’t quite a 205. History has been kind to it, though, plus as it’s a decade newer, 106s are more plentiful than 205s.

What adds further to the 106’s appeal is that all versions of it are a hoot to drive from a basic XN-grade diesel upwards. Unsurprisingly the punchier versions are celebrated most, with the pre-facelift — known as Series 1 — Peugeot 106 Rallye being especially sought after.

Find an unsullied one of those, or even a later, Series 2 GTI, and you’ll struggle not to drive it anywhere without an inane grin as you enjoy the delights of the fleaweight handling champion.

Hagerty Price Guide valuation — £8900 to £16,400

Read our Honest John Classics Peugeot 106 review

Porsche 912

No, that’s not a typo — this 911-looking car was indeed the Porsche 912. Despite its higher number, it was a lower-priced, less-powerful iteration of the earliest 911 introduced to bridge the pricing gap between it and the older 356 model.

Bodily similar to the 911, including the choice of both coupe and Targa roof options, the Porsche 912 made do with a flat-four 1.6-litre engine positioned in its tail. While that made it appreciably slower in a straight line, its handling was more forgiving — and far less pendulous.

Right-hand drive versions were made — unlike with the 912’s replacement, the Volkswagen-Porsche 914 — but they command a significant price premium over LHD versions. As Hagerty points out, even then it’d still be cheaper than a 911 of the same vintage.

Hagerty Price Guide valuation — £26,900 to £90,100

Read our Honest John Classics Porsche 912 review

Range Rover Mk2

Replacing a much-loved icon such as the original Range Rover was never going to be easy, but the second-generation version — that’s the P38 to use its development code — managed it. Slowly but surely its qualities are being recognised by classic car enthusiasts.

Far more luxurious and significantly more complex than its predecessor, the P38 Range Rover was very much a luxury car that was as at home parked outside Claridge’s as it was traversing the Cairngorms foothills.

Power came from a choice of turbocharged BMW 2.5-litre diesels as well as 4.0- and 4.6-litre editions of the Rover (née Buick) V8. Prototypes exist with BMW’s V12 powerplant under the bonnet but these never made production.

Hagerty’s advice is to go for an original example of the P38 as you can find — even excellent examples rarely fetch more than the price of a new small hatchback, but for how much longer?

Hagerty Price Guide valuation — £800 to £15,800

Read our Honest John Classics Range Rover Mk2 review

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II

It’s not that long ago that Silver Shadows were deemed passé or even naff. A host of 1970s celebrity owners probably didn’t help in that regard but these days they’re become more appreciated.

The Shad’s II suffix represents updated versions launched in 1977 with American-style impact absorbing bumpers, although an example built from late-1978 onwards is even more desirable thanks to improved air-conditioning systems and those oh-so-cool headlight wipers.

Hagerty’s valuation experts cite that while concours examples have enjoyed a healthy value rise, less pristine versions have been more static, representing greater value.

If you fancy a dash more exclusivity then track down the long-wheelbase version sold as the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II or the ever-so-slightly-less ostentations Bentley T2, both of which sold in smaller numbers.

Hagerty Price Guide valuation — £5700 to £28,700

Read our Honest John Classics Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II review

Subaru Impreza P1

Despite values of this rallying-derived road weapon rising significantly over the past couple of years, Hagerty’s experts reckon prices for the Subaru Impreza P1 could be elevated further over the next few years.

Based on Subaru’s first-generation Impreza and overhauled by Prodrive, the motorsport engineering company that built and ran the Japanese brand’s World Rally Cars for multiple seasons, the P1 is an ultra-desirable limited edition.

Using the rare two-door coupe body with styling modifications by Peter Stevens, he of Lotus Elan and McLaren F1 fame, the P1 upped the ante with UK roads-specific suspension tuning, a power increase to 280PS, perhaps surprisingly in retrospect for a model launched in 2000, ABS brakes.

All 1000 Subaru Impreza P1s were finished in Sonic Blue in a nod to the rally livery with an interior that boasted electrically adjustable Recaro seats. Be vigilant for fake P1s based on Japanese market Impreza WRXs.

Hagerty Price Guide valuation — £25,000 to £72,500

Read our Honest John Classics Subaru Impreza 2000 Turbo review

Toyota RAV4

While Toyota’s original Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive — conveniently badged RAV4 for short — wasn’t the original passenger-car derived SUV, it was arguably the model that kickstarted consumer demand for them.

The XA10 generation was launched in 1994 as a short-wheelbase 2-door, followed on by a long-wheelbase 5-door and a soft-top convertible version of the original. It combined a high-rise driving position and 4x4 traction yet it handled without the wallowy weirdness that put many off traditional off-roaders.

Being a Toyota means reliability should be a strong point and although less commonplace than they once were, a diverse range of trim levels and special editions ensures there’s a sobre-suited or vividly vibrant RAV4 to suit your tastes.

Because even the newest first-generation RAV4s are now 25 years old, it’s made this Hagerty list as the Festival of the Unexceptional pick due to being age-appropriate.

Hagerty Price Guide valuation — £600 to £5100

Read our Honest John Classics Toyota RAV4 review