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Investment-grade cars
Every car our research has surfaced, scored and tracked, growing with each search. Open one for the thesis and where it sits in its price cycle, or get a shortlist matched to your budget.
BMW M3 (E92)
81Manual coupe, V8 S65 (2007–2013)
early cycle · £22,000-£45,000
Ferrari California
50Early V8 (2008–2012)
late cycle · £65,000-£95,000
Lotus Exige
59S2 Cup 260 (2008–2011)
early cycle · £45,000-£70,000
Aston Martin V12 Vantage
60Manual coupe (2009–2013)
early cycle · £90,000-£125,000
Porsche 911 (997.2)
76Carrera GTS manual (2010–2012)
mid cycle · £55,000-£85,000
Porsche Cayman
72R (987.2, 2010–2012)
early cycle · £40,000-£60,000
Lotus Elise
70S1 Sport 160 / 111S (1999–2000)
early cycle · £25,000-£40,000
Lotus Exige
63S1 (2000–2001)
early cycle · £35,000-£75,000
Honda S2000
73UK Edition 100 (2009)
mid cycle · £35,000-£50,000
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
52F1 auto (2003–2005)
early cycle · £180,000-£290,000
Porsche 911 GT3
58991.2 manual (2017–2019)
late cycle · £155,000-£230,000
Ferrari F430
63Manual coupe (2005–2009)
mid cycle · £220,000-£320,000
Porsche 911
58R (991.1, 2016)
late cycle · £270,000-£360,000
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S
67Manual Coupe (2017)
early cycle · £140,000-£200,000
Ferrari 458
60Speciale (2013–2015)
mid cycle · £250,000-£360,000
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
51F1 automated manual (2003–2005)
mid cycle · £250,000-£400,000
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
53997.2 Manual (2011–2012)
late cycle · £320,000-£500,000
Ferrari 458 Speciale
41Dual-clutch (2014–2015)
late cycle · £350,000-£580,000
Ferrari 430 Scuderia
57F1 automated manual (2007–2009)
early cycle · £170,000-£250,000
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
70Manual (2004–2006, 199 units)
early cycle · £190,000-£370,000
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
56Manual (2007-2012, 30 units global)
mid cycle · £430,000-£700,000
Ferrari 430 Scuderia
60F1 gearbox (2007-2009, ~1,400 units)
early cycle · £165,000-£270,000
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
50Coupe (2003–2005)
mid cycle · £170,000-£220,000
Porsche Cayman
74718 GT4 manual (2019–2023)
early cycle · £85,000-£115,000
Ferrari F430
68Berlinetta 6-speed manual (2005–2009)
early cycle · £140,000-£180,000
Lamborghini Gallardo
59LP 570-4 Superleggera (2007–2013)
early cycle · £105,000-£140,000
Porsche 911
58997.2 GT3 RS manual (2009–2011)
mid cycle · £160,000-£210,000
Porsche 911
48991 GT3 RS manual (2015–2017)
mid cycle · £180,000-£240,000
Ferrari F430
46Scuderia (2007–2009)
mid cycle · £210,000-£280,000
Lamborghini Gallardo
42LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni (2009–2010)
late cycle · £200,000-£300,000
Porsche Cayman R
71987.2 Manual (2011–2012)
early cycle · £40,000-£60,000
Porsche 997.2 GT3
66Manual (2009–2012)
mid cycle · £80,000-£110,000
Lotus Exige Sport 420 Final Edition
70V6 Manual (2021)
early cycle · £85,000-£110,000
Lotus Exige Cup 430 Final Edition
68V6 Manual (2021)
early cycle · £110,000-£145,000
BMW M3 CSL
60E46 SMG (2003–2004)
mid cycle · £66,000-£135,000
Honda NSX
63NA1 Manual (1991–1997)
late cycle · £60,000-£110,000
Porsche 997.1 GT3 RS
556-speed manual (2007–2009)
mid cycle · £145,000-£190,000
Porsche Cayman GT4
64981 6-speed manual (2015–2016)
mid cycle · £75,000-£95,000
Lamborghini Gallardo
68LP560-4 6-speed manual (2009–2013)
early cycle · £80,000-£120,000
BMW M5
68E60 V10 6-speed manual (2007–2010)
early cycle · £38,000-£58,000
Porsche 997.2 GT3
706-speed manual (2009–2011)
mid cycle · £115,000-£155,000
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S
717-speed manual coupe (2017–2018)
early cycle · £120,000-£165,000
Ferrari F430
606-speed gated manual coupe (2005–2009)
late cycle · £100,000-£145,000
Audi R8
83V10 manual (Type 42, 2009–2015)
early cycle · £45,000-£75,000
BMW M3
42CSL (E46, RHD, 2003–2004)
late cycle · £65,000-£125,000
Porsche 911
60997.1 GT3 (manual, 2006–2009)
mid cycle · £75,000-£95,000
Lotus Exige
70S2 (naturally aspirated or supercharged, 2004–2011)
early cycle · £25,000-£50,000
Porsche Cayman
70R (987.2, manual, 2011–2012)
mid cycle · £55,000-£75,000
Honda S2000
83AP2 facelift (UK spec, 2004–2009)
early cycle · £12,000-£22,000
Honda S2000
62AP2 (UK-spec, 2004–2009)
early cycle · £18,000-£28,000
Lotus Exige
71S2 (Normally aspirated, 2004–2006)
early cycle · £22,000-£35,000
Porsche Cayman
63981 GT4 (Manual, 2015–2016)
mid cycle · £55,000-£75,000
Lotus Exige
66S2 240R (2005)
early cycle · £45,000-£65,000
Porsche 911
52997.2 GT3 (Manual, 2010–2011)
mid cycle · £90,000-£120,000
Porsche 911
46997.1 GT3 (Manual, 2007–2008)
mid cycle · £85,000-£105,000
BMW M3
40E46 CSL (2003–2004)
late cycle · £60,000-£100,000