10 classic cars to buy in 2025

What to watch

Thinking about buying a classic car in 2025?

Insurance company Hagerty UK has released its latest Bull Market list, an annual round-up of cars that it believes represent great value for money, according to the company’s own data.

From old favourites whose once lofty prices have deflated to up-and-coming modern classics, this set aims to feature something for all tastes.

The 2025 line-up is no different – Toyota RAV4 or Austin-Healey 3000, anyone?

Let’s take a closer look at the classic cars to watch in 2025.

All values mentioned in this slideshow are courtesy of Hagerty UK

1. 2000-’01 Subaru Impreza P1

Subaru reaped the rewards of World Rally Championship success in the early 2000s.

Prodive – essentially the Japanese marque’s works team – transferred what it had learnt in the WRC to create the ultimate roadgoing Impreza, the P1.

Engineered specifically for British B-roads, values for the 276bhp Subaru Impreza P1 have increased rapidly in recent years. 

Prices range from £25-72,500, depending on the car’s condition.

2. 1976-’80 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II

Big, stylish and with more than a whiff of old money, the second-generation Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow refined the outgoing model’s formula.

Engineers focused on steering and suspension upgrades, while the Shadow I’s V8 engine and automatic gearbox remained.

A £5700 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II is tempting, but be prepared for big bills to make it tidy.

Hagerty reckons you’ll need £14,000 for an ‘excellent’ example and £28,700 for a concours-ready car.

3. 1994-’99 Ferrari F355

When the Ferrari F355 was released in the mid-1990s, it became one of the most usable Prancing Horses to emerge from the Maranello works.

It was also a big update over its predecessor, the 348.

The F355 used up-to-date technology, including the Formula One-style, semi-automatic paddle-shift from 1997, but remained wonderfully old-school.

There are convertible (Spider) and targa-top (GTS) versions, too.

Depending on specification (expect to pay a premium for six-speed manual cars), the values quoted for the Ferrari F355 are £50,600-93,200.

4. 1965-’69 Porsche 912

Six decades after the ‘entry-level 911’ first appeared, the 912’s position in the early-Porsche market remains the same.

But that means you can experience Stuttgart’s most famous, rear-engined sports car for a fraction of the price of a six-cylinder 911.

Some enthusiasts even prefer the 912’s handling; the four-cylinder engine puts less weight behind the rear axle.

You’re looking at sub-£30,000 for a car that needs work, or near £100,000 for the best examples.

5. 2002-’05 Alfa Romeo 147 GTA

From the mid-engined Renault Clio V6 to the four-wheel-drive Volkswagen Golf MkIV R32, many manufacturers set about squeezing big motors in small cars in the early 2000s.

Alfa Romeo joined the party by transplanting its ‘Busso’ V6 into the 147 hatchback.

Today, you can pick up a usable example for £8500, and that sweet-sounding engine is almost worth the entry price alone.

You’ll need to put aside £20,500 for a car in top condition, though.

6. 1994-2000 Toyota RAV4

The most affordable car on Hagerty UK’s 2025 Bull Market list is Toyota’s lovable sporty crossover, the RAV4.

SUVs rule the roost nowadays, but the mid-1990s Toyota RAV4 predated today’s trend for mass-market soft-roaders.

What’s more, even the best examples are trading hands for little more than £5000.

7. 1959-’68 Austin-Healey 3000

The Austin-Healey 3000’s inclusion on this list might surprise some, but, according to the insurance company’s data, values for the British sports car have remained mostly static for about a decade.

Replacing the Austin-Healey 100/6, the 3000 got disc brakes up front and a more powerful straight-six engine.

Apparently it’s finding favour with a younger generation of buyers, too.

Put aside around £22,900 a car that needs some love, or up to £70,000 for the finest.

8. 1992-’98 Maserati Ghibli

Although Hagerty names the Maserati Ghibli in this year’s Bull Market list, it suggests the entire Biturbo family currently represents good value for money – from the drop-top Spyder to the flagship Shamal.

Build-quality problems tarred the Biturbo’s reputation in period, but the family of twin-turbocharged modern classics is starting to shine.

Depending on the model you choose, you’ll be paying anywhere between £9400-30,100.

9. 1991-’96 Peugeot 106 S1 Rallye

The Peugeot 106 Rallye is powered by a fuel-injected version of the 1294cc four-cylinder motor also found in the stripped-out 205 Rallye.

Today, many manufacturers have abandoned the once-popular hot-hatchback genre. That means enthusiasts are looking back to the 1980s, ’90s and 2000s to get their small-car thrills.

Peugeot 106 Rallye prices are on the rise and top examples are now worth north of £15,000; £8900 will bag you a car that will need a bit of work, though.

10. 1994-2002 Range Rover P38A

Range Rover was one of the first manufacturers to make a luxury off-roader, way back in 1970.

The classic car market has already cottoned on to the appeal of early cars, but the second-generation model, the P38A, remains an affordable option.

If you’re feeling brave, there are plenty of serviceable examples available for less than a grand, while well-cared-for cars are worth c£7400.