Why special cars from the â80s and â90s are appreciating in value By Pritesh Ruthun Share JOHANNESBURG: The 1980s and 1990s were decades that divided opinion. Were they absolutely fabulous, or do we look back at our youthful years with a sense of misguided nostalgia? For petrolheads though, one thing is beyond doubt: this was the era of some of the best motorsport. Classic cars from the â80s and â90s are sought after for collections While the regulations might have changed, one thing remained constant: proposed competition cars required a road-going version for homologation purposes. This spawned some of the most stripped-out, turbo-charged, box-arched cars to hit the roads. The cars are reportedly in great demand amongst the 45- to 65-year-old audience across the world, and the most recent update of the Hagerty Price Guide shows their attraction has translated into rising prices.