Cars Likely To Become Collectibles

These Cars Will Soon Be Worth Astonishing Sums

If you're a car collector or are looking to get into the car-collecting business, you'll want to keep an eye on these car models as they age and grow in value. Epic supercars, classic minivans, and even a 1950s-esque hot rod are predicted to beat the usual statement that a car is a terrible investment. Let's go over some of the best cars to buy in 2025 if you're looking to sell them down the line and make money.

1997-1999 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution

The Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution was originally intended to be used solely for the Dakar Rally, a world-famous rally endurance race that takes place annually in Saudi Arabia. Because of homologation rules, Mitsubishi had to make road-legal versions of the Pajero Evolution, making 2,500 examples for the road. The Pajero Evo is the car that's won the most Dakar Rally races.

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1997-1999 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution (Cont'd)

Equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine, the two-door Pajero incorporated a hood scoop and rear spoilers, mudflaps, and a double-wishbone independent suspension, giving you the joys of a rally-car experience in a road-legal car. They're worth between $50,000 and $70,000 now that they can be legally imported into the US.

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2008-2013 BMW M3

The BMW M3 is one in a long line of brilliant 3 Series BMWs. Available as a four-door saloon, two-door coupé, or a two-door convertible, the 2008-2013 M3 was powered by a 4.0L or 4.5L V8 engine. This edition of the M3 is widely considered one of the finest 3 Series BMWs ever produced.

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2008-2013 BMW M3 (Cont'd)

Another rare car who's value goes up over time—likely due to its huge popularity worldwide, with many car review professionals calling it "the finest car ever, period". The '08 M3 could fetch between $51,000 and $65,800.

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2011-2016 Ferrari FF

The 2011-2016 Ferrari FF is a favorite among celebrities, renowned for its design as a three-door shooting brake, an elongated hatchback body style from the 1960s. Standing for "Ferrari Four", the FF was the world's fastest four-seater car upon its release and was the second-fastest Ferrari grand tourer ever, after the 599 GTO.

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2011-2016 Ferrari FF (Cont'd)

Packing a huge punch with its 6.3L V12 engine that screamed out 650 hp and propelled the Ferrari to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds and gave it an astonishing top speed of 208 mph. Its all-wheel drive system only increases its potency as a collectors item as it's good on snow and ice. The FF could fetch between $143,000 and $177,000.

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1946-1950 Chrysler Town & Country

This beautiful old classic from Chrysler represented the rebirth of the "Town & Country" nameplate after World War II. Available as either a four-door sedan or a two-door hardtop, the stunning wood body framing is what sets this beauty apart. With panels made from white ash and mahogany veneer bonded to steel panelling, the Town & Country exuded class and opulence. 

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1946-1950 Chrysler Town & Country (Cont'd)

Powered by a 4.3L or 5.1L inline-six or inline-eight engine, the 1946-50 Town & Country was truly an American classic, who's final year included windshield wipers, which had now become standardized on cars across the world. This old beauty could fetch between $81,000 and $144,000 in the near future, in case your grandparents had one kicking around for the last 70 years.

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1964-1966 Ford Thunderbird

The fourth-generation T-Bird adopted a different styling than other Thunderbirds of old, including a more square-ish look, completely redesigning the car's exterior to give it a "more formal appearance". Previously, Thunderbirds had been the sporty car of the 1960s, but this refined version features sequential turn signals.

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1964-1966 Ford Thunderbird (Cont'd)

Despite stiff competition from the more affordable Ford Mustang, the 1964-1966 Thunderbird's sales figures were okay for the years of its production, totalling over 90,000 the first year, dropping to 70,000, and then 62,000 until it was retired in 1966. Today, the Thunderbird could fetch between $41,000 and $56,400.

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1981-1986 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler

The Jeep CJs were first introduced as open-bodied Jeeps in 1942, but by 1981, the eighth generation of the CJ had grown a long wheelbase that was 103.5 inches long and had a removable half-cab. This created a small, versatile box-style pickup truck that redefined the Jeep as a utility vehicle. It had four- or five-speed manual transmission and four-wheel drive.

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1981-1986 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler (Cont'd)

Despite being replaced in 1986 by the Jeep Cherokee, which would become one of the company's most popular models ever, the value of the CJ-8 has appreciated over time, helped by the fact that Ronald Reagan owned one, driving it around his California ranch. The CJ-8 fetches between $41,400 and $52,600 as a very capable utility vehicle that was the last of its kind.

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1997-2002 Plymouth Prowler

Now for something totally different! The 1997-2002 Plymouth Prowler was built by Daimler-Chrysler as the company's Chrysler engineers attempted to rewrite the rulebook, having been given free reign to design what they wanted a hot rod to look like. Chrysler approached Chip Foose with the idea, who designed the car with two small front wheels and two large rear wheels with an open top.

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1997-2002 Plymouth Prowler (Cont'd)

Powered by a 3.5L V6 engine, the Prowler produced 214 hp and a top speed of 126 mph, although you might not want to tempt fate by traveling that fast in the open-top car. Because of its small footprint, the Prowler had an incredibly small trunk, but was sold with an optional pull-trailer for $5,000. Nowadays, the near hot rod replica could fetch between $34,800 and $48,500. 

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1965-1970 Chevrolet Impala SS

When this classic Chevy was released in 1965, it was an all-new version for a car in its fourth generation and the sales figures reflected that. The 1965 Impala SS also included a huge upgrade in the car's transmission: the all-new Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. It was powered by a 396 Turbo Jet V8 engine that produced a staggering 390 hp with a top speed of 125 mph.

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1965-1970 Chevrolet Impala SS (Cont'd)

Immediately in the realm of a car that exudes Americana, the Impala SS was a big money-maker for GM, which didn't fly well with some of its buyers—its handling and braking were roundly criticized. But, despite its flaws, the 1965-70 Impala SS is still a collector classic, fetching between $30,100 and $44,500.   

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2000-2005 Jaguar XKR

The 2000-2005 Jaguar XKR was the performance upgrade of a lifetime for Jag owners, featuring an all-new supercharged V8 engine that produced a whopping 370 hp. A new, sleek look also beckoned those in the market, as hood louvers, a rear spoiler, a mesh front grille, and an all-leather interior completed the XKR's facelift. 

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2000-2005 Jaguar XKR (Cont'd)

This classic British sports car is now a huge collectors item. Despite being only 25 years old, the car achieved legendary status in the UK fairly quickly and would now fetch between $26,700 and $38,900 on the sales lot. As time goes on, the XKR's legacy will only further be cemented as one of the finest British sports cars of all time.

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1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition

There probably isn't a more desirable Lamborghini to car collectors, with the possible exception of the Lamborghini Miura. The 1989 Lamborghini Countach's 25th Anniversary Edition marked the end of an era, as it was the final edition to be released of the iconic supercar. It's an exceedingly rare Lambo, with only 657 ever built.

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1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition (Cont'd)

Not only does it fetch such a high price because it's rare, it also features some redesigned elements that were made exclusively for this special edition, including: revised radiator intakes, power windows and seats, and the best handling of any Lamborghini. The Countach's 25th Anniversary Edition could fetch as much as $612,000-$770,000 in the near future. 

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Which Of These Collector Classics Would You Own?

Let us know in the comments whether you've owned any of these absolute classics, and if you regret selling it! Or, which would you own, if you could only have one? Leave your answer in the comments.

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