But they Remain Affordable
We recently wrote that new convertibles are out of favor and old ones are doing well as classics. But suppose you don’t care for a very old convertible, but you are interested in open cars from the 80s and 90s. Then it is good to know what the prices of those are.
Until Recently, They Were Still Avisable for a Bargain Price at Shady Dealers, But Nowadays they are Increasingly Cherished Convertibles with Potential for Appreciation in Value. Models Such as the mg f and fiat barchetta are slowly but surely becoming and vogue and are getting a second life as classics. We Asked the Market Experts at German Classic Data About the Price Developments of Convertibles That Came On The Market In The 80s And 90S. The Overall Picture: Almost all convertible models from this Period Have Increased in Value in The Past Six Years. Neverberness, The Average Price of Seven Of The Ten Models That We Present To You In This Auditor is Still Below 10,000 euros. Take, for example, the mg f. the first copies of this mid-engineer will be thirty years old again this autumn. Or take a look at the fiat barchetta. Once a Capricous Diva with Potential Engine Problems, But Thirty Years After Its Debut It is a Future Classic Whose Prices Are Guaranteed to Rise. Or would you prefer a porsche? Early Copies of the First Boxster Generation Can Be Bought in Good Condition for Less than 20,000 euros. And be honest, that sounds pretty tempting, Doesn’t it it?
1. MG F
1995-1999, 1.796 cc, 145 HP
When mg was not Yet a Chinese Car Brand, The Brand’s Models Were Still Allowed to Make Noise and Smell Like Petrol. LIKE THE MID-ENGINED ROADSTER MG F, which was called tf from 2002 and was built in Great Britain Until MG’s bankruptcy in 2005. Why is the mg f WORTH Considing? Because with its its mid-mounted engine, somewhat cranky gearbox and treacherous cornering behavior in the limit area, it is actually incomparable to any competitor.
2. Opel Kadett GSI
1987-1993, 1.998 cc, 115 HP
The Open E-Kadett, Designed by Opel Designers and Built at Bertone, Has Long Been A Classic. And if the type designation of the relevant copy includes the magic three letters, you will now have to dig deep for this model. The GSI produces 115 HP from a two-liter Petrol Engine, Goes to 100 in seconds and is good for a top speed of 195 km/h. Fun fact: The Kadett E Cabrio was Built Until 1993, Although The Astra was Already on the Market in 1991.
3. Fiat Barchetta
1995-2000, 1.747 cc, 131 HP
Fiat’s ‘Boat’ is only 3.90 Meters Long and was the Italian Answer to the Mazda MX-5. The Technical Basis was Provied by the Compact Punto. The copies from the early years do have an achilles whole: if the engine sounds like a diesel engine, the phase regulator on the camshaft is defective.
4. Peugeot 306 Cabriolet
1994-1997, 1.998 cc, 121 HP
For year, a second-hand 306 convertible has known as a cheap option in the convertible segment. It is Still Affordable, But Prices Are Rising. That will certainly also have to do with the fact that it is a pininfarina design. It was also Built in Italy, by the way.
5. BMW 320i convertible
1994-1999, 1.991 CC, 150 HP
A Six-Cylinder in-Line Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive, A Fabric Top-This Is How You Optimally Enjoy the Pleasure of Open Driving. In September 1994, The M52 Engine Made its debut in the 320i of the E36 Generation, the prices of which are rising our rising.
6. Porsche Boxster
1996-1999, 2,480 cc, 204 HP
Is it wise to buy a porsche that costs less than € 20,000? Yes, that is certainly an option, provid the maintenance book does not show anything strange. The Entry-Level Porsche of the 986 Type Has Headlights in the Shape of Fried Eggs, Just Like the 911 From Those Years. And just as is the case with that model, remedying overue maintenance can also be very exensive with the boxster.
7. Fiat Ritmo Bertone
1981-1983, 1.465 cc, 85 HP
The Compact Mid-Range Fiat Ritmo is Already A Rare Sight on Our Roads Today Anyway. But when was the last time you saw the convertible? As was customary in this segment at the time, the ‘bertone’ has a fabric roof and a roll bar. But this model is much rarer than its peers.
8. Renault 19 Cabrio
1992-1995, 1.794 cc, 88 HP
Did you know that the Renault 19 Cabriolet Was Developed by the German Karmann and Was Build in the Equally German Rheine? The Design is by Master Designer Giugiaro. Then you wonder it is still so cheap. Incidentally, in contrast to the Opel Kadett GSI Cabrio, there was also a hot 16v version of the 19 convertible!
9. Audi Cabriolet 2.3
1991-1995, 2,309 cc, 133 HP
It is Really Just Called ‘Audi Cabriolet’ and was only replaced in 2002 by the A4 Cabriolet. The Technical Basic was formed by the coupé of the 80 type and the 2.3-liter five-cylinder is a pleasure to listen to.
10. Ford Escort XR3i Cabrio
1992-1995, 1.976 cc, 130 HP
It is not that easy to find an escort xr3i convertible in the wild, because they are QUITE RARE Today. The 4.04 meters Short Ford, Like the Open Golf from Those Years, Has A Striking Roll Bar.