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Why special cars from the ’80s and ’90s 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 ’80s and ’90s are sought after for collections While the regulations might have changed, one thing remained constant: proposed competition cars required a road-going version for homologati...

Despite the pandemic, these five modern classics have soared in value in the last 12 months Some have risen by as much as 45% in a year, say the experts monitoring sales during the pandemic Market analysis by valuations firm Hagerty has identified high sales fees for these five particular motors  All are from the '80s and '90s and are 'homologation' specials - road cars based on their racing counterparts

Classic car firms have revealed the toll Brexit has taken in the short time since the transition period closed on 31 December and Britain fully left the EU. Experts have highlighted increased red tape, additional costs and lack of supporting literature to ease confusion around new rules that have come into force as part of the UK's divorce from the EU. These range from cars needing a 'passport', to big VAT tax bills on imported modern classics and added headaches for those exporting collectible vehicles to Europe. Manufacturers, logistical firms, auction houses and collectible motor dealers h...

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► Future-proof fun Nestled between Joe Exotic and sea shanty headlines, a piece of huge news broke. One that will affect all car enthusiasts in some way. We're talking about the petrol/diesel ban of 2030. Is petrol a thing of the past? Of course not. But in the coming years, other modes of transportation are set to become the new normal. UK pure electric car sales in 2020 were up 185.9% compared with 2019, despite overall car sales dropping to their lowest levels since 1992. In a fairly close future, ICE cars will be for high days and holidays. Something for special occasions. We might eve...