Women Are Fuelling A Classic Car Sales Boom
Women are fuelling a mini-boom in classic car sales as they seek a better return on their money, as well as a fun drive, new research reveals. Once the preserve of middle-aged men and enthusiastic petrolheads, the classic car market is now attracting younger, financially savvy women defying falling savings rates and plummeting annuity rates on their pension pots. Over the past two years, the number of female classic car owners has risen by 40 per cent, with female customers now accounting for 11 per cent of the market, says new research by classic car insurance broker Footman James. The top classic car marques owned by women are Morris, Volkswagen, MG, Mazda and Land Rover. Women are also better than men at spotting models that will appreciate in value. The five cars that increased most in 2015 were the Fiat Dino (up 113 per cent), Lamborghini Miura (62 per cent), Peugeot 205 (44 per cent), Land Rover Defender (43 per cent) and Volkswagen Golf Mk1 GTi (43 per cent). Women correctly identified the Lamborghini and the Defender, men only the Lambo. What is the most popular car colour? Does F1 really have an impact on our everyday lives? Share 121 shares 梅Classic car values have soared by 161 per cent over five years and by 467 per cent over ten years, according to the Knight Frank Luxury Index report by Andrew Shirley. A 1957 Ferrari 335 S Scaglietti sold for a record 拢24.7 million in Paris in February. But everyday classics are a less risky investment 鈥?from Mark 1 Golf GTis to MGB Roadsters, Land Rover Defenders, VW Camper vans, or Italian cars built in the Seventies (albeit in good condition). Seek expert advice, ask questions, monitor the market and remember that maintenance costs will eat into your profits.
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