Hagerty UK has released its 2026 Bull Market List. This names ten vehicles its experts believe offer strong potential to be good buys this year. The list covers everything from pre-war sports cars to modern classics.
Each year, Hagerty’s valuation team analyses data from its Price Guide to highlight cars that deliver good investment appeal but are also vehicles people genuinely want to own and drive. The 2026 list continues this approach, covering a wide range of eras and budgets.
“The 2026 list really does have something for everyone. These are not high-end collector cars, but rather the cars that we perceive as offering the ultimate in value in 2026 when it comes to affordability and the ownership experience. These are the cars that deliver genuine value in more ways than just financial returns, cars that have written their own chapters in motoring history and enable owners to write theirs.”
John Mayhead, Editor of the Hagerty Price Guide
Hagerty’s 2026 Bull Market List
Alfa Romeo Spider (1966–1986) – Average price: £21,200 (2000 Veloce)
What the Hagerty Valuation Team says:
Hagerty believes the 1970s 2000 Veloce is now a great buy, with an ‘excellent’ condition price of £21,200 for a car that has no rust, a relatively decent engine and taut suspension. A usable classic with its comfortable interior, it represents the sweet spot between classic styling and practicality. Prices are unlikely to soar but at their current level they offer excellent value.
Ferrari F430 (2004–2009) – Average price: £95,400 (Spider)
What the Hagerty Valuation Team says:
Compared to its 458 successor, the F430 is good value with ‘excellent’ examples with low mileage, manual gearboxes and great specification available for around £95,000, significantly more than those with F1 gearboxes. Extremely popular with GenX and Millennials, the F430 is likely to be a car that will be prized in the future.
Ford Transit Mk 1 (1965–1977) – Average price: £17,200 (2.0L petrol)
What the Hagerty Valuation Team says:
Survivors are rare, and there have been some recent strong asking prices that could nudge the market upwards. As ever with British-built Fords, the Transit has a very strong and passionate following of enthusiasts, good news for anyone wanting to maintain one. Hagerty feels that the Mk 1 Transit has room to increase in value.
Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 (2004–2011) – Average price: £5,200
What the Hagerty Valuation Team says:
A supercharged Mercedes-Benz convertible with a retractable hard top, sporty performance even in the entry-level 200 Kompressor model and typically comfortable interior seems an absolute steal at the prices they are currently available for. Even the latest, low-mileage, high-spec examples of this model top out at around £10,000 and Hagerty’s ‘excellent’ value is around half this. Even the high-performance SLK 55 AMG version with a 5.5-litre 350bhp V8 is roughly double the price of the 200, a huge amount of car for the price.
MG MGA (1955–1962) – Average price: £25,700
What the Hagerty Valuation Team says:
The MG MGA is a much-loved British classic, and we’ve selected the 1600 as the sweet spot between the early 1500 and the more expensive Twin Cam and Deluxe models.
Porsche 911 (996) (1997–2006) – Average price: £17,800
What the Hagerty Valuation Team says:
The 996 Porsche 911 is excellent value for money compared with any other 911. We’ve chosen the early 3.4-litre Carrera 2, as prices start in the low-teens and even for an excellent one, you’d be hard pressed to pay more than £25,000. For that, you get a car with such a pedigree that Hagerty’s Collectability Algorithm scores higher than any other car in this year’s Bull Market list, including the Ferrari. As ever with Porsche, make sure you buy the highest spec you can find, a car that has been meticulously maintained by the right people, and one with relatively low mileage and matching numbers.
Riley Nine Imp (1934–1935) – Average price: £60,100
What the Hagerty Valuation Team says:
The Riley Nine Imp is loved by older owners, but even Gen X’ers are increasingly enjoying the fun it provides. It offers the sweet spot between a tourer that can be used at weekends or in the summer, and an out-and-out sports car for use on track. Prices are now at the level that one that has been very well maintained by one of the very best restoration companies will probably offer great value for money.
Toyota Supra A80 (1993–2002) – Average price: £40,000
What the Hagerty Valuation Team says:
The A80 Toyota Supra offers offer good value for money compared with its two period competitors, the Honda NSX Type-R and the R33 Nissan GT-R. The ownership demographic is also very young, with 64 percent born since 1981, often a sign that cars will continue to grow in value as those owners reach peak earning potential. Its rarity and the fact that the UK variant was the most powerful made with 326bhp, means that UK cars are increasingly being sourced by international buyers, which together with the model’s racing history makes the A80 Supra highly ranked by Hagerty’s Collectability Algorithm.
Vauxhall Viva HC (1971–1979) – Average price: £4,300
What the Hagerty Valuation Team says:
Compared with its flashy siblings, the Firenza and Magnum, the Vauxhall Viva is great value for money, especially as prices have dropped over the past few years. It isn’t a car that will make you rich, but as a usable, excellent value British classic that will make you stand out from the crowd, it is hard to beat.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk 2 (1983–1992) – Average price: £15,300
What the Hagerty Valuation Team says:
Prices of the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk 1 have risen nearly 25% since 2020, making the Mk 2 great value for money, with prices for both the 8-valve and 16v remaining relatively flat, despite a marked increase in the overall Hagerty Hot Hatchback Index over the past 12 months. Scoring higher on the Hagerty Collectability Algorithm than its predecessor, the Golf GTI Mk 2 is incredibly popular with younger owners. Its good looks, fun, quick and nimble performance, as well as a vast network of clubs and specialists makes ownership a truly rewarding experience.
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