Discontinued Cars That Are Worth the Most
by Natasha Christou Digital Marketing ConsultantYou’re searching for a new model to buy — you narrow your
search down to a select few motors that have caught your eye, they meet the
specifications you’re looking for, they have powerful engines and fantastic
handling — the reviews are superb. And then you find that they’ve been
discontinued by their manufacturer, dubbing it a ‘zombie car’.
Buying a discontinued model can plant seeds of doubt in
drivers’ minds, whether it’s to do with sourcing parts if something goes wrong
or it changes your opinion of what you thought was a popular and well received
car. However, parts are often still produced for years after a model has been
discontinued or will be made by other manufacturers, as well as sharing car
parts with other cars. Some models are discontinued and replaced with a
modernised version with new features, have been renamed to fit in with a series
of models, such as the Infiniti G37 Coupe becoming the Q60, buyer habits have
changed, sales are down, or costs have risen. With automotive manufacturers reacting to the boom of the SUV and the
push for electric cars, many cars, including diesels, are on their way out.
Sometimes, although some discontinued cars fade away,
some models can be an investment, with the value increasing. Often, classic
cars are those that were hugely popular and rare, which discontinued cars become
classics as they’re harder to get your hands on. Here, Grange vehicles, who
offer the stunning Aston
Martin DB11, look at expensive discontinued cars that are worth the most.
Volkswagen Beetle
Price: £10,490
After nearly seven decades on the automotive market, the
German engineer announced in 2018 that the Beetle was to be discontinued. Recognised as one of the most iconic, quirky cars, this model
symbolised the 1960s counterculture — breaking away from conformity and
tradition. With over 22.5 million models sold over the decades, the shifting
trend of SUV and crossovers has caused VW to turn their attention elsewhere.
With around 420,000 units sold in its peak popularity in
the 60s due to its feature in the Disney film The Love Bug. Only 15,000
were sold in the U.S. in 2017, a dramatic fall. With the average price of a Volkswagen Beetle being
around £1,321 in 2003, this vehicle has increased in value, making
it more expensive than what it previously went for.
Jaguar E-Type
Price: £65,000 - £300,000
Initially rolling off the production line in 1961, the
Jaguar E-Type was a legendary supercar that stole the hearts of car lovers everywhere.
Famously described by Enzo Ferrari as the world’s most beautiful car, the
E-Type ranked first in the
Telegraph’s 2008 “100 most beautiful cars of all time”, so it isn’t
surprising that as a discontinued car, its value has increased. Discontinued in
1975 to make way for the Jaguar XJ-S, the E-Type was ahead of it’s time for
style, technology, and handling — one of the most innovative vehicles of its
era. Certainly a different style from the bulked up Jaguar I-Pace SUV.
Aston Martin DB9
Price: £12,340 - £87,570
A British grand tourer first introduced to the public in
2003 at the Frankfurt Auto Show, Aston Martin’s DB9 was initially produced as a
replacement for the DB7. It was manufactured until 2016 to make room for the
DB11, with an all-new platform and engine. Although a sign of innovation and
progress in the automotive world, the discontinuation was sadly received,
putting an end to one of the most iconic and popular Aston Martins ever
created. The DB9 was so iconic that its style became the norm for future
designs.
BMW Z8
Price: £250,000
In 2003, it was announced that this successful and
sought-after car would be discontinued, following the James Bond film The
World is Not Enough surged it to popularity in the three years it was
produced. Initially
priced at $104,000 in 2003, the Z8 was sold to less than 150 drivers in the
UK and 5,700 in the world, making it a rare piece of art. Recognised as one of the
world’s sexiest cars, Considered a collector’s car, the Z8 now goes for
more than double the original price at £250,000, while other BMW models’ values
have depreciated.
If you’re considering buying a discontinued model — don’t
fret — do your research and find out which models have increased in value and
make your purchase an investment.
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