Modern Cars That Will Become Future ClassicsThe ManufacturersThe collector car market is a fickle beast. Brands like Ferrari, Lamborghini, or Porsche seemingly generate future classics with every passing generation. Other automakers aren't so successful in that regard, managing to build only a few iconic vehicles across their entire history. This list includes modern machines that we believe are set to become some of the most desirable cars from this generation in a few decades time. Some of these cars are still relatively affordable, while others are not. All of them should continue to appreciate in value if current trends are anything to go by. More importantly, all of these cars are still fantastic to drive and shouldn't be hard to keep in your garage for the foreseeable future.More Car Rankings: Best Classic Cars for Daily Driving | Best Cheap Sports Cars | Coolest Cars of the 1980s | Greatest Cars of the 1990s | Coolest Cars of the 2000s2018–Present Honda Civic Type RFor years, fans begged Honda to bring its excellent Civic Type R to the States, and in 2018 it finally happened. The Type R has since become the most fun new Honda since the S2000, and its relatively low production numbers and cult following mean it will stay desirable for many years to come. That said, the FL5 models that arrived for 2023 are likely to command higher prices than their FK8-generation predecessors. Not only have they ditched the manga villain styling, but the latest versions drive a bit better too.Here's why everyone wants the FL5 Type RDW Burnett2014-2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28The Camaro Z/28 is the purest track-ready sports car we've gotten from General Motors in recent memory. It has a big naturally aspirated 7.0-liter V-8 from the C6 Corvette Z06 up front, a manual gearbox in the middle, and a mega-wide set of tires out back. The Z/28 is notably lacking some of the creature comforts you might find in other speedy pony cars: it came standard with a single-speaker stereo and lacked air conditioning. Many buyers opted to stick those features back in, but the barebones versions will surely command more money down the line.AdvertisementAdvertisementRead our full reviewChevrolet2011 BMW 1-Series MWhen 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. Those attributes combined with those sweet fender flares and a manual transmission meant the 1M gained value as soon as it drove off the lot. The fact that it is much prettier than its successor, the M2, doesn't hurt its future propositions either.Read our full reviewYve Assad2000–2009 Honda S2000The S2000 was Honda's last true sports car. It made good power from its naturally aspirated VTEC four-cylinder, and felt great to drive. It shouldn't be surprising to learn that even less-than-perfect examples have started to command serious money in recent years. There's still time to get in on the fun before these things become entirely unobtainable, however. The CR model is truly the S2000 to snag, but be prepared for some sticker shock..AdvertisementAdvertisementRead our project car seriesEm Beckman2025–Present Ford Mustang GTDThe Ford Mustang GTD was a future classic the moment that the cover was pulled off its swollen, aero-sculpted bodywork. It is by far the most extreme American pony car ever made, and it also happens to be an absolute weapon on the track. We'd expect nothing less from a Multimatic-supported project with over 800 horsepower on tap. Whether or not it manages to hold onto its Nurburgring record, it'll forever be a bright spot in the minds of Detroit's faithful.Read our full reviewAndi Hedrick2009–2016 Aston Martin V12 VantageFew sports cars can truly rival the V12 Vantage when it comes to beauty. There's also something rather charming about a brand sticking its biggest engine into its littlest car. Collectors will want to seek out one of the versions equipped with manual gearbox, be that the 6-speed or 7-speed dogleg box found in the S model. Only 100 of the latter were brought to the States, ensuring long-term collectibility.AdvertisementAdvertisementRead our full reviewDW Burnett/Puppyknuckles2020–2025 Porsche 718 Spyder / Spyder RSThe Porsche 718 Boxster is one of the best roadsters ever produced. That said, the entry-level models don't get the lovely flat-six engines that made sporty Porsches famous. Not only does the more exclusive Spyder rectify this problem, but it also enhances the looks with its bespoke convertible top. For those who want a little motorsports theatre added to the experience, the Spyder RS offers the full-fat 911 GT3 engine. It's PDK-only however, which may help standard Spyders hold value in the long run.Read Our Spyder Comparison TestGreg Pajo1999–Present Porsche 911 GT3No matter which year of Porsche 911 GT3 you consider, you're getting an investment car. Porsche's motorsport-inspired 911 features natural aspiration in a world fast adopting downsizing, turbocharging, hybridization, and electrification. The vast majority of generations even offer a manual gearbox for the purists (sorry 991 owners!). The GT3 as we know it may not exist for much longer, which could make all of these machines even more valuable. Die-hard collectors will lust after paint-to-sample hues and exclusive Manufaktur doodads, but don't let that scare you off a more "mundane" example. Just promise us you'll actually drive the thing, okay?AdvertisementAdvertisementListen to its engine and you'll really understandPorsche2015–2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 / GT350RCarroll Shelby changed the world's view of the Ford Motor Company during the 1960s. The S550-generation Shelby GT350 does its best to honor that legacy, bringing a proper high-revving, flat-plane-crank V-8 engine to the pony car. The engine is the highlight, but the rest of the package is nearly as good. These are special cars that represent a very special moment in time for FoMoCo.The Shelby earned its stripesAndrew Trahan2013–2017 Dodge ViperWith a bespoke ordering plan and a number of special editions, the last-gen Viper will be like the muscle cars of old when it crosses the blocks at Barrett-Jackson in 20 years. Luckily for anyone who takes the dive on one, they drive nothing like their spiritual predecessors from Detroit. The Viper is a real-deal performance machine.AdvertisementAdvertisementRead our full reviewDodge2014–2017 Chevrolet SSA V-8 performance sedan with a manual transmission and magnetic-ride dampers? It'll surely be a hit. Factor in the stealthy looks, Chevy reliability, and low production numbers, and we have every reason to believe the SS will be a hit at the auction block in several decades' time. If current prices are anything to go by, the process is well underway.Read our comparison test vs. the E39 M5Chevrolet2011–2014 Cadillac CTS-V WagonAny car that combines a supercharged V-8 engine, a manual transmission, and a wagon body deserves to be on this list for obvious reasons. The second-generation CTS-V checks all three boxes, which is why it's already started to appreciate.AdvertisementAdvertisementRead our full reviewJEFF STOCKWELL2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collectors SeriesCadillac isn't normally in the business of limited production runs. That said, the brand's entry into the world of F1 has changed a lot of things at GM. This limited-run version of the excellent CT5-V Blackwing is surely to become the most valuable of all modern Cadillacs. Only 26 were made, so best of luck to all of the collectors out there.Get the full breakdown hereCadillac2005–2011 Lotus EliseLotus has seemingly lost its way these days, but it's refreshing to remember what the brand truly stands for. Perhaps no vehicle does this better than the Elise, which remains a benchmark for attainable performance cars. We never got the first-generation models here in the States, but the second gen is arguably a bit more usable regardless. Whether or not they massively appreciate in value, the Elise is a certifiable classic indeed.AdvertisementAdvertisementCheck out our review of the last modelLotus2024 Lamborghini Huracán SterratoA mid-engined, V-10-powered supercar is already a great starting place for a future classic. Take that car and give it a lift kit, knobby tires, and some additional underbody armor, and now you've got something truly collectible on your hands. The Sterrato might seem silly from afar, but it is perhaps the most fun you can have in a modern Lamborghini. Plus, that V-10 exhaust note isn't going to get any less lovely.Should it have won PCOTY?Greg Pajo2023 Dodge Demon 170It is going to be a real challenge to explain to people just how impactful the Dodge Challenger Hellcat was when it first arrived on the scene back in 2015. The resulting proliferation of immense amounts of horsepower not only created an entire generation of younger enthusiasts, but it also served to keep local police departments occupied for over a decade. The ultimate Hellcat model is of course the Demon 170, which arrived in 2023 with 1025 horsepower and a factory-backed 8.91-second quarter-mile time. It'll be the Hemi 'Cuda of the next generation.AdvertisementAdvertisementWatch the Demon 170 make its first 1/4-mile passStellantis2012 Porsche Cayman RBefore we had the GT4, the Cayman R represented the pinnacle of track-ready junior Porsches. Lighter, lower, and slightly more powerful than the S model, the R was inspired by the 911s of yesteryear that bore the same name, though it's not quite as rare. Only 1400 were built globally and only 600 units found their way Stateside. You can still score these cars for "realistic" money, which can't be said about most limited-production Porsches.PorscheYou Might Also LikeIf You Can Only Own One Car, Make It One of TheseThese Are the Most Popular Cars by State