6 Cars From the 1990s That Are Worth a Lot of Money

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While the 1990s were known for a lot of things — Jerry Springer, boy bands, frosted tips and Wall Street greed may come to mind — priceless automotive engineering might not be high on the list. Oh, but how a few decades can change things. Because now, many cars from the ’90s are worthy of Gordon Gekko money.

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Here are six cars from the 1990s that aged better than Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts combined. If you’re looking to invest in a vehicle with the aim using it to build wealth, these might be worth considering.

1993 Toyota Supra MkIV

• Price: $239,900

Here’s a little compact that packs a lot of punch. In fact, according to MotorTrend, the Supra MkIV, built from 1993 through 1998, was a formidable contender in drag racing, road races, Le Mans and other competitions. Now, 30 years later, models can be found on sites like ClassicCars.com for prices ranging from $14,000 to a 1993 version with nearly 200,000 miles on it for an impressive $239,900. 

1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S Sunroof Coupe

• Price: $599,900

One of only 183 that were manufactured for the North American market, this low-mileage final installment to the air-cooled Porsche design is offered on ClassicCars.com. It features a rare ocean blue metallic paint job, all leather interior with carbon fiber trim and a 3.6-liter flat-six engine with an alloy crankcase and cylinder heads that pumps out 424 horsepower. All that for around four times the median home price in 1997.

1998 McLaren F1

• Price: $20.5 million

Few things from the ’90s fetch $20 million. But the McLaren F1 stands out, with one selling for $20.5 million at auction in 2021, as reported by CNBC. Boasting 627 horsepower and a top speed of 240 miles per hour, it was the fastest production car in history at the time.

But that wasn’t the only unique feature. The three-seat cockpit, with the driver’s seat in the middle, butterfly doors and a carbon fiber monocoque body — another first — all turned heads.  

1995 Ferrari F512 M

• Price: $780,500

While the most recent sale of this model was $590,000, there have been many sales of the ’95 Ferrari F512 M well north of $600,000. So what makes this ’90s throwback so coveted?

For one thing, it was the last model of the Testarossa that Ferrari produced, with only 75 of the 501 right hand-drive versions. The F512 M also sports a 4.9-liter longitudinally mid-mounted flat-12 engine that kicks out 440 horsepower. Interestingly, the highest fetching car, sold through a Sotheby’s auction in 2022, was not Ferrari red, but black.

1993 Jaguar XJ220

• Price: $1,061,616

The 1993 Jaguar XJ220 was built for speed. And it achieved it, with a top speed of 220 miles per hour, making it the fastest production car of its time — losing that title to the McLaren F1 in 1995.

And if you really want one of these pieces of history, good news: “Bargains” can be found. While the highest sale topped $1 million, according to Hagarty.com, the lowest price paid was a mere $121,373, and the most recent sale was for $466,250.

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

• Price: $39,995

If you’re a “Fast and the Furious” fan, this ’90s throwback is for you. This particular car, with 198,000 miles on it, is a perfect replica of Brian O’Conner’s pride and joy in the first “Fast and the Furious” film — although his was a 1995 Eclipse. It sports the same paint job, decals, Se7en wheels, Blitz body kit, roof scoop and APR spoiler. A green neon underglow kit completes the picture and for just under $40,000, you’re ready to say “Action.”

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