In automotive matters it is flavors and colors. What was attractive twenty years ago is not necessarily attractive today. Conversely, we can rekindle our admiration or passion for a brand or model that we really wanted to create at the time deal with all names. We see it today with the disappearance of traditional sedans for example, which have filled our roads for decades. Today, some models recover their value to the point where they can be seen blow up the counters in the second-hand market.

Citroen 2CV (1948-1990)

It came out a few years after the Second World War Citroen 2CV was designed as a agricultural machinery for the countryside than a livable family car for the cities. At his launch, his very distinct style and its stripped-down interior was enough to disappoint more than one. Citroën dealers wondered how they could sell such a car. However, “Dyosh” became a necessary for the whole country and the whole people. Sold until 1990, it was always considered a good model, but above all, an affordable one. His current rating, 11,000 euros on average shows that his original philosophy has changed!

Renault 4 (1961-1992)

Level practical and economical, 4L arose in the early 1960s, when the gloomy post-war period was finally forgotten. Then people stopped perceiving the car as a simple means of transportation. But as a real travel tool, a faithful family companion in search of escape, pleasure and serenity. Until its last copy in 1992, the Renault 4 traveled everywhere, was produced in 28 countries, distributed in 100 and sold more than eight million units. A good bet for a nice car, created in many versions, which will satisfy all needs and appeal to all. Today, its promise has not changed, but its price has increased : count 5000 euros on average per copy in good condition!

Volkswagen T1 (1950-1967)

This is one of the most legendary utilities: the Volkswagen bus ! Launched in 1950 year based on ladybug mechanics, he was clever in several ways. Rear engine, front cab, flat cargo platform and low cargo threshold. The first generation marked the beginning of the saga of Volkswagen vans, which continues today with the Transporter, Multivan and ID Buzz models. But T1 was not limited to a purely utilitarian image, but became one symbol. This is a cool attitude, vacation at sea, festival evenings. Its aura is such that Volkswagen drew inspiration from its design and philosophy for its latest ID Buzz ! His second-hand rating is astronomical: expect €50,000 for T1 first harvests

Porsche 924 (1976-1988)

In 1976 Porsche introduced the 924 which launched the PMA series (for front-engined Porsches). The purists were terrified. Front engine in a Porsche? Four cylinders? From a utility company (LT)? Water cooling? Many have seen it an attack on Porsche’s original DNA. But the LDCs eventually achieved great success (944, 928, 968) despite this controversial beginning. History will be particularly memorable 928 with a V8 engine. And the 944, which offered a sportier silhouette than its younger sister the 924. More than forty years later, 924 seems to be back in the race for Youngtimers, and its rating is rising secondhand. 12,000 euros on average announced, €15,500 at auction.