A GROUP of car specialists have revealed three incredibly popular motors of the 1990s that are rising in value – and could now be worth £1,000s.
As examples become rarer, a handful of the most popular best-selling cars of the 90s are gradually becoming collectors’ items – including a Ford model that many Brits passed their driving test in.
According to vehicle retailer Bristol Street Motors, the 90s was the sweet spot for motoring in the UK, with the decade marking “a new wave of automotive innovation, focusing on practicality and reliability.”
They added: “The iconic sleek and curved exteriors replaced the boxy 80s cars, marking the advances in automotive design technology and the growing interest in aesthetics.”
One such motor that fits this description is the Vauxhall Corsa B, sold between 1993 and 2000.
Replacing the evergreen Nova, the Corsa was one of the first models of the decade to feature curves, and it went on to become the best-selling car in the world in 1998.
According to the experts, it’s still possible to get a late example for around £1,000, but earlier models – complete with low mileage and a full service history– can sell for over £5,000.
The Corsa is still available today from new, and Vauxhall’s latest EV iteration – called the Corsa Yes – is one of the UK’s cheapest EVs and even comes with a year’s free charging at a major supermarket.
Another popular supermini of the 90s that is rising in value is the Peugeot 106, with the most valuable models being the ones built before 1996.
What’s more, high-performance examples such as the Rallye and GTI can fetch upwards of £10,000.
Then there’s the third-generation Ford Fiesta, built between 1989 and 1995 – which according to Bristol Street Motors was the first car of choice for 22% of UK motorists in the decade.
Generally, classic Fords have a higher value than many other brands, and clean examples of the standard Fiesta Mk3 can reach up to £7,500, while the souped-up XR2i model can sell for up to £15,000.
The Fiesta is widely known as Britain’s most bought car of all time – with the model finally finished in 2023 after 47 years.
It topped Britain’s annual sale charts 16 times, with over 4.8million models sold in the UK – globally, 22 million have been sold.
Meanwhile, nostalgic petrolheads interested in retro motors have been given the unique opportunity to own an iconic British car brand that was loved by Princess Diana.
The company’s rights, registration and domain are now on sale – some 35 years after the brand was discontinued.
And elsewhere, areas of the UK where you’re most likely to be involved in a car accident have been revealed– with 100s of drivers affected in major cities.
