Classics for the next generation - they're cheaper than you think
03/17/2025
Classic cars are often said to be too expensive for young people. Young people are not in a position to spend 40,000 or 90,000 on a classic car, which prevents them from getting started. Well, that's certainly true, but do you really have to spend that kind of money to buy your first classic?
When I was recently browsing the website of a well-known dealerfor interesting cars, I noticed several classics that would also be suitable as first classic cars for young people and that are not even expensive.
The white MGB GT from 1976 pictured above is on offer there for just CHF 9900, admittedly with the unpopular rubber bumpers.
An MG TD can be had for CHF 14,500, a well-preserved 1964 Beetle with sunroof for CHF 17,900, a Volvo 1800 ES from 1972 for CHF 19,900 and a Fiat Barchetta from 1998 for CHF 5900.
Even a super-luxurious Mercedes-Benz 380 SEC coupé from 1982 costs just CHF 15,900, while CHF 9500 is enough for its more compact brother, the 280 CE from 1978.
Of course, some of these cars need a little more love if they are to go on a concours or a long journey. And not all of these vehicles are equally at home in daily traffic. Depending on the abilities and skills of the buyer, one model may be more suitable than the other, but the purchase price should not be a barrier to the enjoyment of a classic or modern classic car. And these are just a few examples of what the current classic car market has to offer.
