| Paying out for that vintage car of your dreams may | | | | staggering $1 million (around £680,000). However a |
| leave your pockets feeling light, but in the long run | | | | "dog rough 1969-73 DBS V8 is available today for |
| you may find you have more spare cash than you | | | | £5,000-£10,000, while an unkempt 1994-99 DB7 is |
| thought. Modern cars depreciate in value every year, | | | | a shade under £15,000".The joy of owning a classic |
| however antique or classic cars not only hold their | | | | car that may not be in the best condition is that you |
| value but also increase in value over time. | | | | can restore it to its original beauty or keep it |
| "Lots of people like new cars," says Tim Schofield, | | | | preserved in its current, somewhat aged state. |
| motoring expert at auctioneers and valuers, | | | | Fine craftsmanship, seldom seen and utterly beautiful |
| Bonhams, "but as soon as you drive these out of the | | | | – it's not difficult to see the appeal in classic cars. |
| showroom, they depreciate like a stone". The | | | | If you have more money and sense, then you could |
| Telegraph online reports that ploughing money into a | | | | choose a classic car that is worth its own weight in |
| piece of "automotive art", also known as a classic | | | | gold, such as the Aston Martin DB5 (the car driven |
| car, could be the ideal investment. | | | | by James Bond in the Sean Connery era), or the |
| Finding that perfect vintage vehicle can take time, | | | | Ferrari Dino and Lamborghini Miura. |
| with each model looking, feeling, smelling and moving | | | | According to AssociatedContent.com, the classic car |
| differently - with its very own personal nostalgic | | | | trend seems to suggest that "classics may be one of |
| value. According to the Telegraph.co.uk, "a classic car | | | | those things that won't get crushed under the weight |
| should be a worthwhile investment thanks to the | | | | of the economy", having made it through many an |
| unparalleled joy and satisfaction it's capable of | | | | economic breakdown and still coming out on top. |
| delivering". | | | | When taking on the venture of restoring one of the |
| The Telegraph online reports that some wise | | | | legendary metal masterpieces of the past yourself, |
| investments could be a 1996-99 Boxter, which can be | | | | you should make sure you don't get caught with |
| picked up for around £6,000 or the 1989-94 911s | | | | your pants down so to speak – the more you |
| valued at around £8,000. If you have the cash to | | | | know, the more you can do to restore the vehicle to |
| splash, another investment could be a mint condition | | | | its original beauty. |
| Aston Martin DB4 GT from 1962-63, which is worth a | | | | |