Over the weekend, - right in the sweet spot of getting a good quality original or restored classic that's due to appreciate. Here are the ten best cars to start a future collection.

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10. 1987 AMG Hammer

In the 1980s, speed and power dominated car culture. Supercar manufacturers were trying to outdo themselves at every turn, creating more sleek and aerodynamic shapes with larger and larger engines. Enter AMG, with their 6.0 liter V8 wrench in the plans of every other car manufacturer of the time. , and it sat four people in relative luxury. It was a game changer and a dead ringer for a future appreciating classic.

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9. 1980 Ferrari 308 GTB

Magnum P.I.! The '80s! Cocaine! Zebra Stripes! $700 Oil Changes! . I'll let explain:

Yes I know your average V6 Accord will blow it out of the waters in every measurable performance yardstick. But hey- does your Honda Accord have a popular crime-fighting TV series? You simply cannot quarrel with those lines. The value can only go up from here no different than the earlier Dino's. I picked the much rarer GTB instead of the GTS because the latter is just a tad too pimptastic for me.

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8. 1956 Ford Thunderbird

There's nothing more classic than a big American drop-top with a big American V8. . If you want an awesome classic cruiser, it doesn't get much better than this.

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7. 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon Camper Van

Whether you like the utilitarian styling and no-nonsense features of this camper van or not, it's been a staple in the industry since its inception. Now, prices for and it's a great time to get into the original or restored Vanagon/Westfalia market while you can still afford it.

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6. 1996 Porsche 911 C2

No classic car list would be complete without a mention to the originator of the phrase "What depreciation?" - the Porsche 911. Every single Porsche model is increasing in price so fast that it's nearly impossible to find a 30-year old model less than $30,000, when just a few short years back, you couldn't give them away for $10k. , and this one looks to be in amazing condition, with a few choice modifications. With the market on such an extreme uptick with these cars, it's literally impossible to make a bad move buying a 911. If you overpay, just wait a little longer and you'll come out on top.

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5. 1968 Lancia Fulvia

Italian cars from the '60s are the coolest things on four wheels, that's just a fact. . With prices for early Lancias reaching well into the six figures, this cool little number seems like it's on its way to appreciate over the coming years without a doubt.

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4. 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

The Ford Mustang was the catalyst for the muscle car craze in the '60s before the party was shut down in the '70s to make way for new emissions regulations. as the seller states that he spared no expense. Maybe the seller is John Hammond.

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3. 1976 Jaguar XJ12 Coupe

This car was the epitome of British luxury in the '70s, which means that it had 21st century concepts with 19th century technology. , may your personal god have mercy on your eternal soul if the mechanical fuel injection has a fault. I'd buy one for my collection, if only to laugh in the face of uncertainty every time the car starts fault-free.

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2. 1969 Mercedes 280SL

This one may be a bit over budget, but it goes to show you how far this market has truly come. . Although this one may be just out of reach, other examples can be had for much more reasonable money and are also due to gain in value, just for being the durable German workhorses that they were designed to be.

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1. 1972 Alfa Romeo 1300 GT Junior

For less than half of the budget, you can have a near perfect example of a '70s Italian icon. . This car is the business, and as an appreciating asset, it'll be more reliable than any 401k. Get it. Now.

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