Classic car sales are booming, and you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to work out why. In an era of low interest rates and spiralling classic car prices, many investors as well as enthusiasts think it’s a smart time to buy. Classic sports cars are especially enticing, as they combine the potential to make a return on your investment with real driving thrills. That’s why any visit to a classic car show, or a trawl through the classic cars for sale ads will turn up dozens of desirable options.
From affordable classic cars, projects and barn finds, to highly polished classic car restorations, there’s something for all tastes and all budgets. Just bear in mind it’s ‘buyer beware’, so if you’re planning to spend serious cash on any of the multitude of classic sports cars for sale, you need to keep your wits about you. Cheap classic cars are generally cheap for a reason, and if the reason isn’t obvious, perhaps you need to seek professional advice on the vehicle’s condition, or do some research on its originality and specification.
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Pick the right classic sports car though, and you could soon be living (and driving) the dream. To help you decide which model is right for you, we’ve picked 10 of our all-time favourite classic sports cars – from dream cars that are out of reach to everyone but multi-millionaires, to the sort of entry-level machines that even impoverished wage slaves can dream about.
We’ve got famous exotics like AC Cars, BMW, Jaguar, Ferrari and Porsche to tempt you with, and more affordable options from Lotus, MG and Sunbeam, which will be a whole lot cheaper to buy and own. But if there isn't something for you in our selection don't worry, as there’s a whole world of classic sports cars out there waiting to be discovered.
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Click the links below or at the top left of the page to read about our top 10 classic sports cars, or suggest your own favourites in the comments below...
Best classic sports cars 2016
- 1. Jaguar E-Type
- 2. MGB
- 3. Ferrari 250 GT
- 4. AC Cobra
- 5. Porsche 911
- 6. Ferrari Daytona
- 7. BMW 507
- 8. Lotus Seven
- 9. Austin-Healey 3000
- 10. Sunbeam Alpine
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