Cars That Go Up in Value: Exotics and Future Classics

Almost every new car loses value. A few older ones turn around and start gaining it, sometimes fast. In the past year, Hagerty's values for a 2007 Lamborghini Murciélago and a 2005 Ford GT both rose by more than half.

Here's which exotics are rising now, according to Hagerty, the collector-car insurer, and the signs that suggest whether your own car is heading up or down.

Key numbers

Most cars: Lose value: 41.7% on average after five years and 65.1% after ten, according to iSeeCars.
Rising fastest: 2007 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640, up 56.1% in a year, and the 2005 Ford GT, up 55.3%, per Hagerty.
Rising Ferraris: The 2007 F430 is up 29.9% in a year and the 2003 360 Modena 18.8%.
Flat: The 2008 Dodge Viper and the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera have barely moved.

Exotic cars going up in value right now

Car	Value, good condition	Past year	Past 3 years
2007 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640	$490,000	+56.1%	+78.2%
2005 Ford GT	$581,000	+55.3%	+51.7%
2007 Ferrari F430	$152,000	+29.9%	+26.7%
2003 Ferrari 360 Modena	$107,000	+18.8%	+35.1%
1991 Acura NSX	$72,600	+10.2%	+6.6%
2006 Lamborghini Gallardo	$113,000	+7.6%	+7.6%
2010 Audi R8 4.2	$77,900	+5.0%	+5.8%
2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10	$71,300	+2.7%	−1.1%
1996 Porsche 911 Carrera (993)	$65,000	0%	+18.0%
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera (996)	$22,000	0%	+2.3%

Hagerty Valuation Tools, condition #3 ("good") values with Hagerty's annual and three-year change, October 2026, checked October 2026. One year and configuration per model; others differ, and values move every month.

Two things stand out. The biggest gains are in cars from roughly 2003 to 2007, now around 20 years old. And within the same model, mileage and condition matter enormously: Hagerty records one 2005 Ford GT with 2,000 miles selling for $822,500 in October 2026, and another with 45,000 miles selling for $487,500 the day before.

Cars Hagerty expects to rise next

Every year Hagerty publishes a Bull Market List of cars it expects to gain value, chosen from public and private sales, historic trends and insurance valuations. Its 2026 U.S. list includes three cars our readers are likely to own:

2004–2007 Porsche Carrera GT, about $1,550,000. Porsche built 1,270, and Hagerty says 28% of the people interested in one are in their 40s or younger.
2006–2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, about $55,900.
2006–2010 BMW M5 with the V10 engine, about $36,000. Hagerty says 58% of interest in this generation comes from enthusiasts under 40.

Hagerty 2026 Bull Market List, December 8, 2025; values are for condition #2 ("excellent").

Hagerty's separate UK list picks the Ferrari F430, which it says has gained nearly a fifth in the past five years. It stresses that its picks aren't necessarily cars that will soar, but the best mix of value for money and driving enjoyment.

How to tell if your car will go up or down

Start from the odds. Most cars lose value year after year: iSeeCars puts the average loss at 41.7% after five years and 65.1% after ten. A car has to have something special to break that pattern. These are the signs to look for:

Signs it may go up	Signs it will keep going down
Built in small numbers, or a special edition	Built in large numbers, with plenty for sale
Around 20 years old or more, past the steep part of depreciation	Still under about ten years old
Manual gearbox, or the end of an era (the last V10, the last naturally aspirated engine)	Replaced by a better, faster version with the same character
Younger buyers want it: the cars they grew up with	Interest comes mainly from older buyers
Sales activity rising year on year	Few sales, and cars sitting unsold
Low miles, original paint, full records	High miles, accident history, missing records
Known weak points already fixed and documented	An expensive known problem not yet dealt with

The first three are about the car itself, and the evidence for them is in the figures above: Hagerty's rising cars are mostly limited, manual-era cars around 20 years old. Hagerty also leans heavily on younger buyers and sales activity: its F430 page shows the number sold up 73% in the past year.

The last two rows are about your particular car, and you control them. A well-documented, unmodified car with fresh service rides any upward trend for its model. A neglected one can sell below the average even when the model is rising.

How to check your own car's trend

Look it up on Hagerty's valuation tool. Find your year and version and note the annual and three-year change. It's free.
Check recent sales. Classic.com and Hagerty both list recent auction results. Compare cars with similar miles and condition, not just the same model.
If it's under ten years old, use depreciation data instead. Our depreciation calculator shows what newer models typically lose at 3, 5, 7 and 10 years.
Watch the direction, not one month. A single big sale can move a value. A steady rise over several quarters is a stronger sign.

Should you hold or sell?

If your car's value is rising and you enjoy it, there may be no hurry. If it's still falling, every year you wait usually costs money. And if it has just had a big jump, like the Murciélago and Ford GT above, it can be a good moment to find out what buyers will pay. Values that rise fast can level off too.

Either way, a car with full records and fresh service gets the best price. See our guides to getting your car ready to sell and how selling works.

Common questions

What cars go up in value?

Mostly older, limited-production enthusiast cars. In the past year, Hagerty's values rose 56.1% for the 2007 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640, 55.3% for the 2005 Ford GT and 29.9% for the 2007 Ferrari F430.

Do exotic cars appreciate?

New ones almost never do at first. iSeeCars data shows even exotics losing value over their first ten years. Some start rising once they're older and rarer, typically around 20 years old.

Which Ferraris are going up in value?

Among the cars in this guide, the 2007 F430 rose 29.9% and the 2003 360 Modena 18.8% in the past year, according to Hagerty.

How can I tell if my car will go up in value?

Look for limited production, a manual gearbox or end-of-era engine, an age of around 20 years, rising sales activity and interest from younger buyers. Then check your car's annual and three-year change on Hagerty's valuation tool.

What is the Hagerty Bull Market List?

Hagerty's yearly list of enthusiast cars it expects to gain value, chosen from public and private sales, historic trends and insurance data. The 2026 U.S. list includes the Porsche Carrera GT, the 2006–2013 Corvette Z06 and the V10 BMW M5.

Sources

Figures were checked against these sources in October 2026. Prices change, so confirm before relying on them.

Cars that go up in value: which exotics are rising, and how to tell