Updated 24 July 2026 · By Old Bangers Editorial
What this is: a free, monthly snapshot of the UK enthusiast-car market, built from live listings on Old Bangers rather than opinion. This is the July 2026 baseline edition — the first in a monthly series. As of 24 July 2026 we’re tracking more than 1,700 live UK listings across 46 marques. The headline picture: 1990s and 2000s cars dominate the market by volume, median asking prices sit in the low thousands for most eras, and the market is correcting unevenly after the pandemic boom — British classics softening, modern classics firm. Figures below are live asking-price medians; each future edition will show how they’ve moved.
Most “market reports” are quarterly, paywalled, or built on a handful of headline auction results. This one is different: it’s computed from the cars actually for sale in the UK right now, refreshed monthly, with the working shown. Bookmark it to watch the market with data instead of headlines.
UK enthusiast-car market — 24 July 2026
Live UK listings tracked: 1,791
Marques covered: 46
Recorded sold results to date: 34 (and growing)
This is the baseline. From next month, this box will show the change since the previous edition.
Median asking price by era
How the market breaks down by the decade a car was built. Note how much of the market is now modern-classic: 2000s cars alone make up the biggest single bucket, and their lower median reflects how much affordable 2000s stock is out there.
| Era | Live listings | Median asking | Live range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14 | £5,750 | £1,600 – £10,876 |
| 1980s | 25 | £8,000 | £2,500 – £79,990 |
| 1990s | 158 | £6,500 | £800 – £79,995 |
| 2000s | 456 | £4,250 | £357 – £84,995 |
Median asking price by marque
The most-represented marques on the site right now, with the median asking price across their live UK stock. Marques with fewer than around 40 live cars are held back until the sample is robust enough to quote.
| Marque | Live listings | Median asking |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | 300 | £7,500 |
| Land Rover | 242 | £10,500 |
| Porsche | 233 | £58,990 |
| MG | 182 | £9,400 |
| BMW | 165 | £7,495 |
| Jaguar | 109 | £5,250 |
| Mazda | 49 | £3,750 |
Most-listed models
The individual models with the most live UK listings this month — a rough guide to what’s most available (and most traded) right now.
| Model | Live listings |
|---|---|
| Porsche 911 | 164 |
| Land Rover Defender | 87 |
| Land Rover Discovery | 63 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL | 38 |
| Porsche Boxster | 37 |
The trend in July 2026
The market is correcting unevenly after the 2020–2022 pandemic boom. On Hagerty’s 2026 UK indices, roughly 80% of tracked values are flat or down, with traditional British classics at multi-year lows — but 1980s–2000s modern classics have risen, pulled by younger buyers. That’s the pattern to watch in these figures over the coming months. We cover it in depth in is there a classic car price crash? and are classic cars a good investment?
Track a specific model
The whole-market view above, broken down car by car with live values and what to pay.
Classic car price tracker: FAQs
What is the Old Bangers price tracker?
A free monthly snapshot of the UK enthusiast-car market, computed from live listings rather than opinion or occasional auction results. Each edition shows median asking prices by era and marque, the most-listed models, and how the market is moving. The July 2026 edition is the baseline; future editions show month-on-month change.
What is the average price of a classic car in the UK?
There’s no single average — it depends heavily on era and marque. As of July 2026, median live asking prices run from around £4,250 for 2000s cars to £8,000 for 1980s cars, while marque medians range from about £3,750 (Mazda) to £10,500 (Land Rover), with Porsche higher because of premium modern stock. Most enthusiast cars sit in the low-to-mid thousands.
Are UK classic car prices going up or down in 2026?
Unevenly down overall. Hagerty’s 2026 data shows around 80% of tracked values flat or falling after the pandemic boom, with traditional British classics weakest, while 1980s–2000s modern classics have risen. It’s a correction and a generational shift in demand, not a broad crash.
How often is the tracker updated?
Monthly. Each edition is a fresh snapshot of the live market on its publication date, so you can follow the trend over time. Figures are asking-price medians and are dated on the page.
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