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1 of 10 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
The Camaro Z/28 is a Camaro in name alone. And with all the track-focused mods, you won’t be seeing many on the road, which means the rarity will bump that value up, just like it did for the original.
BMW 2 of 10 BMW 1 Series M
When the 1 Series M premiered, many considered it a return to form for BMW’s M division. It was small, fast, comfortable, and most importantly, fun to drive. That stuff, combined with those sweet fender flares and a manual transmission, meant the 1M gained value as soon as it drove off the lot.
Honda 3 of 10 Honda S2000
The S2000 was Honda’s last true sports car. It made good power from its naturally aspirated VTEC four-cylinder, and felt great to drive. Prices are just starting to climb on good examples, so buy one soon before it’s too late.
DW Burnett/Puppyknuckles 4 of 10 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (With a Manual Transmission)
Throughout its production life, the entry-level Vantage received two manual, V12-powered trims: one with a six-speed, and one with a dog-leg seven-speed. Both were made in limited numbers, and unsurprisingly, both are fantastic to drive.
5 of 10 Porsche Cayman GT4/Boxster Spyder
The Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder represent Porsche’s dedication to the enthusiast. Both cars came with the flat-six from the Carrera S, mated exclusively to a six-speed manual transmission. Combined with upgraded aero and suspension, the cars check all the boxes for a desirable future classic.
Marc Urbano and courtesy of Lexus 6 of 10 Lexus LFA
The main reason the Lexus LFA will be a future classic isn’t its looks, or how it drives. It’s the sound. One rev of that 4.8-liter V10 and you’ll be shopping for one before you know it.
7 of 10 Dodge Viper
With a bespoke ordering plan and a number of special editions, the Viper will be like the muscle cars of old when it crosses the blocks at Barrett-Jackson in 20 years. “This is the only purple Viper built on a Tuesday in 2015.” There’s something for a car that is truly one of one.
8 of 10 Chevrolet SS
A V8 performance sedan with a manual and magnetic ride? It’ll surely be a hit.
Cadillac 9 of 10 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Any car that combines a supercharged V8, a manual transmission, and a wagon body deserves to be on this list. The last-gen CTS-V checks all three boxes, which is why it’s already started to appreciate.
Matt Tierney 10 of 10 Lotus Evora
Lotus’s track-ready Evoras are seriously fantastic machines. You can’t go wrong with a mid-engine, manual-transmission Lotus in any form, but with upgraded suspension, more aero, and a limited-slip differential, the top-tier Evoras are the pick of the bunch.
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