Discontinued Cars That Are Worth the Most

TYNE AND WEAR, U.K. - July 29, 2021 - PRLog -- You're searching for a new model to buy — you narrow your search down to a select few motors that have caught your eye, they meet the specifications, they have powerful engines...they've been discontinued by their manufacturer.

Buying a discontinued model can plant seeds of doubt in drivers' minds. However, parts are often still produced for years after a model has been discontinued. With automotive manufacturers reacting to the boom of the SUV and the push for electric cars, many cars, including diesels, are on their way out.

Sometimes, models can be an investment, with the value increasing. Often, classic cars are those that were hugely popular and rare, which discontinued cars become classics as they're harder to get your hands on.

Volkswagen Beetle

Price: £10,490

After nearly seven decades on the automotive market, the German engineer announced in 2018 that the Beetle was to be discontinued. With over 22.5 million models sold over the decades, the shifting trend of SUV and crossovers has caused VW to turn their attention elsewhere.

With around 420,000 units sold in its peak popularity in the 60s due to its feature in the Disney film The Love Bug. Only 15,000 were sold in the U.S. in 2017, a dramatic fall. With the average price of a Volkswagen Beetle being around £1,321 in 2003, this vehicle has increased in value.

Jaguar E-Type Price: £65,000 - £300,000

Initially rolling off the production line in 1961, the Jaguar E-Type was a legendary supercar that stole the hearts of car lovers everywhere. The E-Type ranked first in the Telegraph's 2008 "100 most beautiful cars of all time", so it isn't surprising that its value has increased. Discontinued in 1975 to make way for the Jaguar XJ-S, the E-Type was ahead of it's time for style, technology, and handling. Certainly a different style from the bulked up https://www.grange.co.uk/used-cars/jaguar/i-paceJaguar I-Pace SUV.

Aston Martin DB9 Price: £12,340 - £87,570

A British grand tourer first introduced to the public in 2003 at the Frankfurt Auto Show, Aston Martin's DB9 was initially produced as a replacement for the DB7. It was manufactured until 2016 to make room for the DB11, with an all-new platform and engine.

Although a sign of innovation and progress in the automotive world, the discontinuation was sadly received, putting an end to one of the most iconic Aston Martins ever created. The DB9 was so iconic that its style became the norm for future designs.

If you're considering buying a discontinued model — don't fret — do your research and find out which models have increased in value and make your purchase an investment.