Timeless classics

RIEDEL Magazine, Issue 01 Spring 2025 | Text: Stefan Arnreiter | Reading time: 4 minutes

Three classic cars with investment potential Classic cars are not only hugely fascinating, but often also offer impressive potential for appreciation in value, which is matched by very few other investment assets. These three models from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s demonstrate how cars can become driving investment assets. Text: Stefan Arnreiter

Note on the edition

This article is taken from the Spring 2025 issue of RIEDEL Magazine. The auction results and price levels quoted reflect the situation at the time of publication and are a snapshot of a fluctuating market.

The British legend: the Aston Martin DB5

Front view of the light blue coupé with its wide, curved grille, twin headlights and British number plate. — DB5 from the front

Hardly any car is as iconic as the Aston Martin DB5. With this model, the British make created a timeless masterpiece that achieved worldwide fame, not least thanks to James Bond. Produced between 1963 and 1965, the DB5 embodies elegance and understated sophistication – and continues to do so to this day.

The DB5 is powered by a 4.0-litre straight-six engine delivering 286 PS. This enables the coupé to accelerate to 100 km/h in a respectable 8 seconds and reach a top speed of 233 km/h. Sophisticated technology, including a ZF 5-speed gearbox and disc brakes on all wheels, ensures that the driving experience remains virtually unrivalled even after more than five decades.

But the DB5 isn’t just impressive on the road: the interior combines the finest materials with British craftsmanship. Fine leather, polished wood trim and understated elegance create an atmosphere that is second to none. No wonder that a well-preserved DB5 is now one of the most sought-after collector’s items in the world – and effortlessly breaks the million mark at auctions.

Ferrari sets a new benchmark: the 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’

The Ferrari 365 GTB/4, affectionately known as the Daytona, has only gained its enormous popularity over the years.

The 1970s brought the next revolution to the roads, and Ferrari raised the bar once again with the 365 GTB/4, known as the ‘Daytona’. The coupé, with its unmistakable front end and distinctive pop-up headlights, is a masterpiece of Italian design and technical perfection. Built between 1968 and 1973, the Daytona is regarded as one of the most legendary Gran Turismo cars of its time.

At its heart is a 4.4-litre V12 engine that delivers an impressive 352 PS to the road. With a top speed of 280 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, the Daytona was one of the fastest road cars of its era.

The interior is also typical of Ferrari: a minimalist, driver-focused design, complemented by luxurious materials such as leather and aluminium. Today, the Daytona is one of the most valuable models to come out of Maranello. Top examples regularly fetch prices in excess of the 600,000-euro mark, underlining its enduring exclusivity.

Today, the Daytona is one of the most valuable models from Maranello.

Red wedge-shaped car with a large rear wing and race number driving on a mountain road in front of wooded slopes. — Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV

A futuristic statement: the Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV

If the 1980s are known for anything, it is for extravagant design and the courage to break new ground – and no car embodies this better than the Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV. With its scissor doors, angular lines and a look that knows no compromise, the Countach became an icon of an era.

The LP5000 QV is powered by a 5.2-litre V12 engine producing 455 PS. This enables it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 295 km/h. Even though the performance figures speak for themselves, the Countach is a born showman – as evidenced by the large rear spoiler, which, despite its dramatic appearance, offers no aerodynamic benefit whatsoever.

Inside, Lamborghini is at its best: leather, a futuristic cockpit and a snug, ergonomic design mean that the Countach still offers a truly unique driving experience today. At auctions, LP5000-QV models fetch top prices of up to one million euros – a clear sign of their status as a collector’s dream.

An investment that inspires

Classic cars such as the Aston Martin DB5, the Ferrari Daytona and the Lamborghini Countach are more than just vehicles – they are icons that have made history through their value, their engineering and, above all, their style. These classics represent an era in which innovation, design and exclusivity came together at the very highest level. Anyone who invests in one of these cars is not only securing a piece of motoring history, but also a timeless cult object whose value can only go in one direction: upwards.

Top news for classic car enthusiasts

The classic car auction house Gooding & Company was acquired by Christie’s at the end of 2024. Christie’s and Gooding & Company complement each other perfectly: they share the values of expertise, integrity and exceptional customer service when selling exquisite items. As Gooding Christie’s, the merged entity will in future expand its leading position in the global growth market for luxury collector’s cars. RIEDEL is Christie’s exclusive partner in Germany. This distinction opens up global property markets to clients and provides optimised service for international purchases and sales.

RIEDEL’s perspective

Collectors’ cars and property raise the same question: where to put them. Anyone who owns three or four classic cars needs parking spaces with a stable temperature, controlled humidity and an access road that is passable even for a car with a lowered suspension. In Munich, houses with garages of this sort are rare and are almost never put on the open market. Anyone planning to build should take the garage into account at an early stage – retrofitting one in an existing building is only possible to a limited extent.

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