Think it’s not possible to spend just $25k for an Aston Martin that was originally priced at $130k? It is, and there are several other “super cars” going for cheap these days, as well.
Black Book’s Collectible Cars editor, Eric Lawrence, offers up the following bargains on exotic, high-end luxury and overall fun cars. Here is a listing of several cars, what they were originally priced at and what they’re now going for at auction.
Here are some cheap “supercars” and fun cars for consideration:
Aston Martin DB7 Orig $130,000
1997-2000 $25,000 – $30,000
2001-2003 $30,000 – $40,000
Bentley Arnage Orig $225,000
1999-2004 $25,000 – $40,000
Chevrolet Corvette Orig C5 $45,000 C6 $50,000
C5 1997-2004 $15,000 – $20,000
C6 2005-2013 $25,000 – $35,000
Dodge Viper RT/10 Orig $75,000
1993-2004 $20,000 – $30,000
Jaguar XK8 Orig $70,000
1997-2003 $7,500 – $10,000
2004-2008 $10,000 – $20,000
Mercedes Benz SL Orig $95,000
2001-2008 $15,000 – $30,000
Pontiac Trans Am Orig $30,000
1993-2002 $5,000 – $10,000
Porsche Boxster Orig $45,000
1997-2001 $7,500 – $10,000
2002-2005 $10,000 – $15,000
“These are great examples of cars that were in their prime just a few short years ago, but for a variety of reasons that include supply and changing consumer tastes have seen their values drop significantly in recent years,” added Eric Lawrence, Specialty Editor for Black Book.
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