Top 10: Under the radar future classics to buy in 2021
Predicting what might or might not be a future classic isn't straightforward. If it was, we'd all be squirelling away stuff in the expectation that in 20 years it would be worth a small fortune. But away from the obvious future classics, what about those off-the-grid cars that may just become cult classics in years to come. Well we've had a stab with 10 contenders here.
Renault Vel Satis
Sitting in the shadow of the Avantime, the Vel Satis came from the same era of what we like to refer to as Renault's 2002 mid-life crisis breakdown. Designed as an alternative to the traditional big executive saloon - and a replacement for the drab Safrane - the Vel Satis had similar design cues as the Avantime, albeit toned down somewhat.
The odd and upright profile meant good interior head room but made for a very ungainly appearance. Renault embraced this unusual design, targetting the Vel Satis at less conformist and more forward thinking buyers. At least that's what it claimed.
It was not a popular seller, especially here in the UK, where big non-German saloons have always struggled to find buyers. As a result the Vel Satis is a rare beast and one we reckon is ripe to become a quirky classic.
Boatshedmike on 6 August 2018
What about the Jaguar X type 2.5 Auto all wheel drive?Great to drive surely a future classic.
djmgw on 6 August 2018
I'd put the Citroen C6 alongside the Vel Satis - same idea, different flavour
Edited by djmgw on 06/08/2018 at 14:01
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