Top 10: 21st Century Classics
With new figures showing that once cars reach the age of 18, owners start cherishing them - we've put together a list of the 21st century cars that are soon to become collectable.
And no, we're not talking about Porsches, or Ferraris or Astons - they were always going to be a classic. These are the ordinary cars that once lined Britain's streets but are now a much rarer site.
Toyota MR2 Mk3 (2000-2006)
After keeping us waiting for 15 years and two generations, Toyota finally gave us a proper convertible version of its 'midship runabout'. While the blurb talked about a 'back to basics' approach, it was still a long way from what made the Mk1 MR2 so much fun.
That's not to say the Mk3 wasn't a fine car, however. And these days it can be found hiding in the shadows waiting for its time to come. Not as raw as a Honda S2000, not as affordable as a Mazda MX-5, the Toyota MR2 W30 is an excellent car. Miss it, miss out.
Iain Harris on 29 April 2019
I would think the Fiesta ST in all forms deserves to be on the list give the past collectible performance of previous fast Fords.Won't be many in mint condition in years to come
tolabur on 29 April 2019
Personally I drive an Old Mercedes 220 Avantgarde Estate. 2003 and it still is going well.Tes Mercedes are expensive to service. But in my case apart from a Broken Front Spring and a couple of electrical problems. It fine I get wonderful MPG and it's not because I drive slowly. Going down through France into Spain and halfway across Spain it returns well over 55 MPG. This cannot be bad for a 16 year old car, Comfortable Yes. Economical Yes. Attractive Yes,.
In other word it rings my Bell.
This after driving so many different makes over 60 years!
Am I happy with it YES.
Would I like Newer one YES YES,
Just cant afford one.
David Collins
davejcollins@live.com
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