THERE are some extremely potent electric sports cars and luxurious saloons now on the market.

However, a significant number of car enthusiasts prefer classic internal combustion models from the past.

Hagerty is an international company whose services include classic car market data and speciality vehicle insurance.

Its 2024 UK Bull Market report has highlighted a number of models going back to 1932 likely to increase in value.

Falling into the modern classic category are the 1985-91 Ford Escort RS Turbo, 1999-2010 Honda S2000, 1996-2003 TVR Cerbera and 1994-97 Daimler Six.

The three-door RS Turbo with its special body kit was considered a fast car in its day.

Hagerty reckons a 1985 example in fair condition can be had for £8,200 while a concours (first class) offering may fetch £35,000.

In 2022 an RS Turbo formerly belonging to the late Princess Diana sold at auction for £722,500!

While its output of 130bhp is nothing special today, the Escort RS Turbo remains highly desirable.

Fans of open-top motoring may fancy the Honda S2000 roadster.

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Hagerty gives a price range of £11,500 to £22,000 for a 2009 model with its 2.0 engine driving the rear wheels and producing 237bhp.

The TVR Cerbera is a British ‘muscle car’.

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According to Hagerty, average values were flat for 18 months then increased by three per cent to £26,181.

Flagship models carry the Red Rose designation.

Hagerty says prices of a 2003 Cerbera Red Rose, with its 4.5 V8 engine delivering 440bhp, range from £27,100 to £41,200.

Those who wish to travel in style and comfort should consider a Daimler Six, based on the X300 version of the Jaguar XJ saloon.

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It enables the enthusiast to get a lot of car for not a lot of money. The Daimler’s 4.0 six-cylinder engine is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.

According to Hagerty, a Daimler Six in fair condition can be acquired for only £1,500 while a concours example can be yours for just £12,500.