2021 is seeing a bit of an unusual trend. Simply put, most used cars are actually gaining in value. Yes, you heard that right, which is why this article is particularly tricky (but not impossible) to write at the current time. 10 classic sports cars that lost value in 2021 are uniquely specific, and yet this is helpful in more ways than one, simply because the desire for used (often luxury) and older sports cars is not exactly at its peak during a global pandemic.The used car market in the twenty-first century has proven to have some of the highest used car prices in history. Cars that were ten years old back in the 1980s would cost potentially a mere $500, whereas a ten-year-old car in 2021 will often still set you back $10,000 or more. This is why classic sports cars could be the best bet- they're fun to drive, good to look at, and could just present the best bang for the buck in a time of soaring inflation.This article is by no means a definitive or conclusive list of ten cars. There are countless brands and models of classic cars out there, but for the purposes of the current classic sports car market, this list provides a good baseline to start if you are in the market for purchasing a potentially good deal during a time when almost every used car is up in terms of value. The following is a general and varied collection of classics that can currently be found for sale that has dipped in value, even if just ever so slightly in the year 2021.Without further ado, let's check out 10 classic sports cars that have lost value in 2021.
10 Ferrari Mondial
The Ferrari Mondial replaced the Ferrari 308 and is a beautiful car in its own right. However, it has fallen into the trap of being deemed an undesirable 1980's sports car to many, which in turn means that if you have roughly $40,000 to spend on an Italian, 2+2, V8 Ferrari, it can be a great buy.
The Mondial has also gone down a small bit in value, although it is estimated that values will start to rise on the Mondial in the near future.
9 Aston Martin DB7
The Aston Martin DB7 was made in the late 1990s and early 2000s, meaning it is not quite at the general classic car collector age, but still offers a lot of cars for the money. These tend to range anywhere from $25,000 to $40,000 depending on mileage and specification.
Even better, the prices seem to have held steady and have even fallen a bit during the past year. Despite what some say, the DB7 is a true Aston and offers unbeatable looks with a reasonable price tag to suit.
8 Lotus Elise
The Lotus Elise marked a turning point for Lotus as it is generally regarded as the car responsible for bringing Lotus back on the modern car map.
The Elise was made in the early 2000s and in turn, has dropped quite a bit in value since then, even in 2021. Costs for these are roughly in the $30,000 range but tend to be a bit all over the map.
7 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
The reissue of the V8 Vantage led Aston Martin to create one of the most beautiful and desired grand tourers of the twenty-first century. Doug DeMuro made his one famous with his "bumper to bumper" warranty, and they remain a very good and depreciated buy in the world of Aston Martin.
In 2021, these cars are once again in the $30,000 range but can vary greatly depending on the year, as they were made as early as 2006.
6 Bentley Continental
The Bentley Continental, much like the Lotus Elise, brought Bentley into the twenty-first century with a beautiful (albeit polarizing at the time) design.
Often looked upon as the ultimate grand tourer, the 2005 era Bentley Continental has continued to drop in value and today is worth a small fraction of its original cost. While the market tends to fluctuate in terms of value on these, most times they are in the $35,000 range when one is for sale online.
5 Lotus Esprit
The Lotus Esprit became famous thanks to Roger Moore as James Bond driving two variations of it, once in The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) as well as For Your Eyes Only (1981). The Esprit is a beautiful sports car and one that generally appears to be well regarded among car enthusiasts.
In terms of cost, however, these have stayed fairly stable in the mid $20,000 range, although it could be speculated that values will begin to rise on these as they are reaching the point of classic collector status.
4 BMW M5 e60
The e60 BMW M5 is a beautiful sedan, made only more beautiful due to its singing V10 engine. Reliability is not one of its strong suits, but that doesn't mean that it isn't a lot of car for the money.
The prices of these are all over the map, but values have stayed fairly steady and have dropped quite considerably on some of them (often due to who has owned them). While they can be maintenance nightmares, they are tremendous cars when running properly and a lot of bang for the buck.
3 BMW M3 e36
The e36 BMW M3 has finally begun to drop a bit in value. While not by much, these cars are beloved by many and offer a bit more reliability than their bigger brother the e60 M5.
While they still suffer from known issues, these cars can potentially be had for as little as around the $7,500 mark, depending on the owner, history, etc.
2 Porsche 944
Another victim of 1980's classics, the Porsche 944 can sometimes be seen for sale for as little as $1,000!
While values have begun to rise on these, there is still a small sampling for sale that have higher miles or a few issues, which can often be had for a mega bargain. How often do you see a Porsche for sale for less than a 20-year-old Honda Civic?
1 MG-B
While the MG midget has definitely shot up in terms of cost the past few years, the MG- B's have stayed fairly flat if not gone a bit down in value.
Classic little British roadsters, MGs aren't exactly known for their reliability but have always had a good following and are beloved by many. In a recent DriveTribe video, James May of Top Gear and The Grand Tour even drives an electrified one!