The end of the year is coming soon, just like 2023! As always with each new year, some models will celebrate their 30th anniversary^thousand anniversary in 2023. Despite such an advanced age, this anniversary offers them a special status in France: the status of a collector’s car!

Thanks to the collector’s gray card, these cars will now be able to take advantage of several benefits, such as a more frequent MOT (every 5 years), special insurance, the possibility of installing old number plates or even the ability to drive ZFE cars. (low emission zones), despite the lack of classification on the Crit’Air label.

A quick look at 10 iconic models that will become collectible cars in 2023!

BMW 3 Series III Cabriolet (Type E36)

If BMW 3 series generation (type E36) was launched in 1990 as a sedan, its coupe version was launched in 1992, and then cabriolet in 1993. The model with dynamic lines at the time was awarded the award for the most beautiful car of the year in 1991: it would then be sold until 2000.

Citroen Xantia

The Citroen Xantia was released in the spring of 1993 as a replacement for the Citroën BX. Developed by Bertone, it, like its predecessor, features hydropneumatic suspension. By 2002, it will be released with a circulation of more than 1.5 million copies.

Fiat Punto II

The first generation Fiat Punto was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in the fall of 1993 to replace the legendary Fiat Uno: for that matter, it was a commercial success, with more than 3.5 million units sold by 1999. Fiat Punto I was recognized as the European car of the year 1995.

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Ford Mondeo I

The first generation Ford Mondeo went on sale in the spring of 1993, replacing the Ford Sierra. It was available as a four- and five-door sedan, as well as a station wagon, and was named European Car of the Year in 1994.

Mercedes CI-Class (type 202)

The Mercedes C-class the first generation (Type 202) was launched in 1993 to compete with the BMW 3 Series (Type E36): it quickly became the best-selling Mercedes worldwide and sold more than 1.8 million units by 2000.

Vauxhall Corsa B

L’Vauxhall Corsa The second generation was also released in 1993: it contrasted the style of the first opus with a more rounded design designed to appeal more to women. The recipe is a winner: by 2000, more than 4 million units were sold, and at that time the model stood out for its safety equipment, such as ABS or front airbags.

Peugeot 306

Released in the winter of 1993 to replace the 309 Peugeot 306 is one of the most iconic compact cars for the Peugeot brand: with almost 3 million units produced by 2002, it was available in compact 3- and 5-door body styles, three-body saloons and station wagons, not to mention a convertible designed by Pininfarina.

Porsche 911 IV (Type 993)

The fourth generation Porsche 911 (Type 993) was produced between 1993 and 1998, about 69,000 examples: for many fans of the brand, it remains the last true 911, as it was equipped with the famous air-cooled six-cylinder engine. A real collector’s item of today, the rating of which has skyrocketed in recent years!

Renault Twingo I: will enter the collection in 2023!

In 1993, another emblematic model entered the market: the Renault Twingo the first generation, a small city car with an attractive exterior and generous interior space for its small size. Released on the market until 2007, it sold more than 2.6 million copies.

Volkswagen Golf III Cabriolet

If volkswagen golf generation was released in 1991 in 3- and 5-door versions cabriolet was released in 1993, the same year as the station wagon. Its rather classic styling is distinguished by a central safety rack, as well as a hood that allows you to open it in minutes. It would be sold until 2002, and in the final years of its career it would use the front end of the Golf IV launched in 1997.

In 2022, these 10 models will be 30 years old, so they will have access to the collection’s gray card! A brief overview of these 1992 releases. https://t.co/eKiMLQvBEQ

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