The Volkswagen XL1 was designed to do 300mpg and ended up selling for an eye-watering amount of money. Murray Scullion explains why you should care about them today
Mazda 323F (1994-1998): Monday modern classic
Volvo 262C (1977-1981): Monday modern classic
Fiat Coupe (1993-2000): Monday modern classic
Parkers finance editor and former Classic Car Weekly news editor, Murray Scullion tips the Fiat Coupe for future stardom as a modern classic. For many, this quick 1990s coupe is already there, given its amazing styling and impeccable breeding
Fiat 126 (1972-2000): Monday modern classic
Parkers finance editor and former Classic Car Weekly news editor, Murray Scullion tips the Fiat 126 for future stardom as a modern classic. For many, this cute 1970s city car is already an all-time classic. Buy one now!
Renault Sport Clio V6 (2001-2005): Monday modern classic
Parkers finance editor and former Classic Car Weekly news editor, Murray Scullion tips the Renault Clio V6 for future stardom as a modern classic. How could you not love such a purposeful-looking mid-engined hot hatch
Lada Riva (1980-2012): Monday modern classic
Parkers finance editor and former Classic Car Weekly news editor, Murray Scullion tips the Lada Riva for future stardom as a modern classic. How could you not love the car immortalised by Maureen in Driving School?
Honda Insight (1999-2006): Monday modern classic
Parkers finance editor and former Classic Car Weekly news editor, Murray Scullion tips the Honda Insight for future stardom as a modern classic. How could you not love the car that made early hybrids as appealing as this…?
Kia Pride (1991-2000): Monday modern classic
Parkers finance editor and former Classic Car Weekly news editor, Murray Scullion tips the Kia Pride for future stardom as a modern classic. How could you not love the car that kicked things off for a global automotive super power?
Cadillac Seville STS (1998-2002): Monday modern classic
Parkers finance editor and former Classic Car Weekly news editor, Murray Scullion tips the Cadillac Seville STS for future stardom as a modern classic. How many other cars can you buy for so little money that have a V8 under the bonnet?
Ford Focus (1998-2004): Monday modern classic
Parkers finance editor and former Classic Car Weekly news editor, Murray Scullion tips the Ford Focus Mk1 for future stardom as a modern classic. It’s the best-driving family car of its time, and still stacks up today.
Alpina B10 vs Mercedes-Benz E500 vs Lotus Carlton: Best 1990s supersaloons
Infiniti Q60: Monday modern classic
Parkers finance editor and former Classic Car Weekly news editor, Murray Scullion tips the Infiniti Q60 for future stardom as a modern classic. It’s the best-looking Coupe you’re unlikely to have heard of.
Nissan Leaf: Monday modern classic
Parkers finance editor and former Classic Car Weekly news editor, Murray Scullion tips the Nissan Leaf for future stardom as a modern classic. The world is changing and EVs are on their way.
Mercedes-Benz SEC vs BMW 6 Series vs Porsche 928: Best 1980s grand tourers
Peugeot 205 GTI vs Renault 5 GT Turbo vs VW Golf GTI: Best 1980s hot hatches
Saab 900 vs Citroen CX: Best cool modern classics
Hyundai Pony: Monday modern classic
Every Monday we’re serving you up a delicious slice of pure postulation. That’s right, once a week we’re using our expertise and passion for the subject to predict what motors are destined for classic car stardom. This week, Parkers finance editor and former Classic Car Weekly news editor, Murray Scullion eulogises about the Hyundai Pony - a car we confidently expect to see in classic car shows very soon...
Citroen Saxo – Monday modern classic
Every Monday we’re serving you up a delicious slice of pure postulation. That’s right, once a week we’re using our expertise and passion for the subject to predict what motors are destined for classic car stardom. This week, Parkers finance editor and former Classic Car Weekly news editor, Murray Scullion eulogises about the Citroen Saxo – the perfect starter car for the Blur/Oasis generation
Mazda RX-8 – Monday modern classic
Every Monday we’re serving you up a delicious slice of pure postulation. That’s right, once a week we’re using our expertise and passion for the subject to predict what motors are destined for classic car stardom. This week, Parkers finance editor and former Classic Car Weekly news editor, Murray Scullion proposes the Mazda RX-8.