We'll start by saying that oddly enough, the model you get for this amount might not be in great condition. At almost half a million, can you really find a classic Aston Martin and make money on it later? Absolutely. Legendary even! £200,000 might buy you one, but beware, although you purchased it as an investment, you'll probably fall in love with it! Your only ‘problem' then will be having to part with it when it's time to cash in, never fall in love with an investment! A £400,000 Investment You could buy a DBS six-cylinder which is really a lovely car.Ĭultivated collectors should scout around for a 1980 or ‘81 V8 Vantage, or an injection V8 with twin headlamps. Or you could go for an AM Vantage, which was a later version of the DBS six cylinder with a V8-type front. But, you could buy a DBS six-cylinder which is really a lovely car – an unquestionably classic vehicle made in '68 up to '72. However, these are as rare as hen's teeth! If you get lucky and find one it's unlikely you could take it for a spin whenever you fancied. At £200,000 you might pick one up as a restoration project. When shopping around, definitely consider a DB6, which evolved from the popular DB4 and DB5 in 1965. As we mentioned earlier, there are few classic Aston Martins you can buy that will lose you money. As long as you've got one, and make the sensible decision to keep it professionally looked after by an Aston Martin specialist, you're virtually certain to see a significant increase in its value in the years to come. If you're a buyer with around £200k to spend, which classic models would be in your market? First of all, it's important to remember that an older car doesn't have to be in excellent condition to be a great investment. If you hit the jackpot and manage to find one that's been properly serviced and with low mileage, we'd say it's the best car you can find for your money. That said, we think a 1970's V8 is a perfect car if you're looking to invest in this range. These days you'd need to find at least £600,000. Fifteen years ago a DB5 would have cost you around £55,000. If you're set on a DB5 you'll be struggling. We need to say this, even if it does sound harsh. We think a 1970's V8 is a perfect car if you're looking to invest in this range. You should still pick one up for less than that though again, this would most likely be a restoration job. For example, ten years ago you could've bought a roadworthy V8 needing work for about £12,000, today that same eight-cylinder car would easily be a £70,000-£80,000 vehicle. How much bang can you get for your buck when parting with that kind of money? Well, you'd definitely be looking at a 1970's V8, albeit one that needs a bit of work done. A budget somewhere in the middle ground (say £40k-ish) could find you a 1970's-80's V8 restoration project, if you're lucky, and if a project's what you're looking for. If £50,000 is your maximum, you could do very nicely with a Volante.
If £25k is at the high end of your budget, we recommend you look for an i6 saloon in good condition or a DB7 Vantage. A £25,000 - £50,000 InvestmentĭB7's are starting to become classics so this is a great place to start.
When we talk about ‘classic' we mean cars from the 1950s through to the 1990s and while some may need restoration, they're still very desirable, and always will be. Buy a brand-new or year-old model and you're sure to lose money, as with most new cars. However, no matter much you shell out, whether it's £50,000, £200,000 or £400,000 plus, you can be confident of seeing a good return.Īny classic model Aston Martin is a great investment.įew people have invested in an Aston Martin and regretted it.
Generally speaking, the more money you have to invest, the more you're likely to make, so in simple terms, the best investments are often the biggest.