Lancia Delta HF Integrale (1987-1994)
Lancia won the World Rally Championship six years in a row thanks to the Integrale, so just like the Audi Quattro that pre-dated it, classic and collectible status were guaranteed. The later (Evo) models are by far the most collectible but earlier editions are much more affordable. From £29,995.
Citroen SM (1970-1975)
Okay, so this one is a bit of a wild card, but there are worse ways of spending money. Combine Citroen hydro-pneumatic suspension with a Maserati V6, way-out styling and limited build numbers and you’ve got a sure-fire recipe for collectability. Decent ones are avilable from £42,000.
Chevrolet SS (2014-2017)
Much more than a BMW M5 for boot-wearing Texans, the SS was Chevrolet’s first V8-powered, rear-wheel drive saloon since the 1990s. It was an attempt at putting the extra production capacity at Holden’s Australian factory to good use while giving American muscle car fans a four-door option.
Holden built just under 13,000 examples of the SS, so finding a good one is going to get tough in a few years’ time. It’s likely Chevrolet’s last rear-drive V8 saloon, at least in the foreseeable future, since Holden’s factory closed down in 2017. It was never sold in the UK but there are the odd imports around, though it’s related to the Vauxhall VXR8 GTS, which cost from £28,000.
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat (2015-)
Drive a Dodge Challenger in the US and people will stop jogging, mowing, driving, or eating to ask if it’s a Hellcat. This 700bhp monster has already gone down in popular culture as one of the most extraordinary muscle cars ever built. It’s a niche model by definition, and an excellent one at that, so expect it to become sought-after in a couple of decades. There are a few in the UK from £51,500.
Dodge Viper RT/10 (1992-1995)
The Viper left racing fans speechless when it broke cover during the 1991 Indianapolis 500 with Carroll Shelby behind the wheel. Presented as a modern-day Cobra, it received a 395bhp V10 engine designed by Lamborghini, which Chrysler owned at the time. It became the group’s halo model, and the hero car of the American auto industry. The Viper made the Chevrolet Corvette look soft.