Naturally, we are not talking about every old car from Japan, but about those that are considered "eternal classics." Hagerty emphasized that a particularly noticeable price increase occurred in the first six months of 2021.
The eighties and nineties were a time when Japanese manufacturers created truly outstanding cars, which by the early 2000s had already gained cult status. It is some of these cars that have now shown the most significant increase in value in their entire history.
For example, the fourth-generation Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33, 1995-1998) has become more expensive by more than one and a half times — an increase of 52%! On average, regular versions now cost about 68 thousand dollars, and for the Nismo modification the price can reach 440,000 dollars!
The price of the Datsun 280ZX (1978-1983) also increased by 1.5 times, more precisely by 50%. Almost close behind these models are the second-generation Toyota Supra (A60, 1982-1986), Nissan 300ZX (1984-1988), and sixth-generation Honda Civic Si (1999-2000) — they have risen in price by 44, 43, and 41%, respectively.
The remaining five Japanese cars (from the TOP-10) that are appreciating the fastest are distributed as follows:
- Datsun 260Z 1974 — 28%;
- Nissan 300ZX 1990-1996 — 27%;
- Mitsubishi Starion 1983-1989 — 26%;
- Nissan Figaro 1991 — 22%;
- Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60/62 1981-1990 — 22%.
Obviously, coupes dominate this list. The only exception among them is one car — the Toyota Land Cruiser SUV.
