The past few years have seen an abundance of great cars, with more choices than ever for consumers. Manufacturers have also pushed the boundaries of performance, reaching new heights for their machines that seemed impossible at the turn of the century. With so many brilliant cars out there, the classic cars of tomorrow will have to really stand out to be remembered above everything else.

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For some recent models, it seems obvious that they'll leave a lasting legacy. Those cars that have managed to change the market or provide something completely new are almost guaranteed classic status. But, there are also several less well-known models that, due to their unique features and rarity, are likely to become very desirable eventually. Let's take a look at ten recent cars that are destined to be collector favorites in a couple of decades.

10 Subaru BRZ

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Subaru and Toyota's joint project, the BRZ/GT86, first went into production in 2012 and the upgraded second generation was announced in late 2020. It's a model that's gained huge respect from sports car fans for its affordability, reliability, and aftermarket modification scene.

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It's a true modern classic, with a build quality that means owners have a solid base to customize their car to their tastes. The only other sports car on the market right now that comes close to the BRZ/GT86's level of accessibility is the Mazda Miata. That's already considered a classic in its own right. It seems inevitable that the Toyobaru will over time gain the same level of admiration as the original Miata.

9 Alfa Romeo 4C

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It might seem an odd choice to include the Alfa Romeo 4C as a future classic since it's sold dismally in pretty much every market it was released in. But that's exactly why it might become desirable in a few decades. It's a rare car right now, and over time when more examples get sent to the scrapheap, it'll become even harder to obtain one.

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It's a traditional Italian sports car from a brand with a rich heritage, and it's a fairly fun car to drive too. Granted, it's not the best in class and its ride quality isn't up to scratch. But, most Italian classics aren't desirable because they're exceptional driver's cars. Collectors love them more for their design and spirit, and there's no other Italian sports car quite like the 4C on the market.

8 Alpine A110

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Owners and reviewers alike have agreed that the Alpine A110 is one of the best handling sports cars of the past decade. So much so, that legendary car designer Gordon Murray has said in interviews he daily drives an A110. Murray's design credits include the McLaren F1, which many hail as the greatest driver's car ever made. It's fair to say then that he knows what he's talking about.

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The Alpine is also relatively affordable, with a starting price of around £47,000 ($63,811). Unfortunately Alpine's parent brand Renault doesn't sell cars in the US. That means Americans will have to wait until the year 2042 to legally import one. By that time they're sure to have become bona fide classics.

7 Toyota Supra Mk5

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Given the endless hype around the new Supra, it seems inevitable that they'll remain very desirable well into the future. Despite some purist anger about the Supra's close relation to the BMW Z4, most JDM lovers agree the Mk5 Supra is a great car.

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Toyota themselves have said that without co-operation with BMW, the new Supra would never have been financially viable. In both driving characteristics and looks the Mk5 still remains undeniably Toyota. It will surely be remembered as one of the brand's best models of recent times.

6 Honda / Acura NSX

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The first-generation NSX is a car that was underappreciated in its day, and only now is the 90s classic beginning to get the recognition it deserves. Sure enough, when Honda debuted their new-generation NSX, many were unimpressed. There were complaints that it was too sensible, too practical, and that it didn't have an insane enough spec sheet.

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These were many of the complaints leveled at the first-gen car, but eventually enthusiasts recognized just how far ahead of their time Honda were with the NSX. In the next few decades, it's very likely the same realization will be made with the current-gen car.

5 McLaren MP4-12C

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It's not the most memorable McLaren currently, dwarfed by recent highlights such as the Senna and the 720S. But, the MP4-12C holds the very important title of the first mass-production road car McLaren ever made. Sure, the brand had made the F1, but only 64 road-legal F1s were ever produced.

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In comparison, an estimated 4,000 MP4-12Cs left the factory in Woking, UK during its production run. It's the first in a long line of highly desirable production models, and that alone should elevate it to classic status in the coming decades.

4 Tesla Roadster

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Tesla have managed to do what no other car company had done before them. Starting from scratch, and using a powertrain that there was almost no market for at the time, Tesla have carved out their place in today's market. Before the mass-produced Model Xs and Model 3s, there was the Tesla Roadster.

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It was the brand's first production model, based on a Lotus chassis. Just under 2,500 Roadsters were ever produced, making it a rare car even from the factory. With Tesla's rise seemingly unstoppable, there's a good chance that in a few years collectors will be willing to pay a lot of money to own one of the cars that started the brand's rise to dominance.

3 BMW i8

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The i8 is a cool car, but there's a few things that hampered its popularity during its production run from 2014 to 2020. First was its lack of power. The i8 only claimed 369hp, which for a car that cost nearly $150,000 MSRP was disappointing.

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Second was the awkward hybrid system that many reviewers said wasn't very useful or even economical to drive. Nevertheless, it sports a design that still manages to look futuristic today, a full ten years after the i8 concept debuted in 2011. That, and the fact it's a sports BMW, should ensure its spot among the classics of the future.

2 Chevrolet Corvette C8

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It's the most radical Corvette redesign ever, but most fans agree Chevy got it right with the C8. It's a mid-engined, cut-price supercar rival with the stunning looks to go with it. Starting at a relatively affordable $59,995, it's tens of thousands cheaper than its foreign rivals, but boasts performance figures that can keep up with all of them.

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It's almost guaranteed to become a classic, as its accessibility and performance make it completely unique on the market today. As a bonus, it's also got a flourishing aftermarket scene. Predictably, demand was feverish when pricing was announced in 2019, with the first customers receiving their cars in 2020.

1 Bugatti Veyron

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There's so many multi-million dollar hypercars out there today that it's difficult to keep track of every new release. But, back when the Veyron was released in 2006, the concept was still very unusual. Charging $1,400,000 for the car seemed insane to most car fans, but the Veyron's performance numbers were even more insane than the asking price.

Bugatti Veyron
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The Veyron really changed the performance car game, bringing in a new era of ultra-fast cars. It pushed the limits of speed further than had ever been attempted in a production car. Today, exorbitant maintenance costs and the arrival of the Chiron have pushed earlier examples of the Veyron down below $1,000,000 asking price. In a few years when the legacy of the Veyron is more widely appreciated, that price will most likely skyrocket to several times over its current value.

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