In your garage today, collector's item tomorrow

Collector car insurer McKeel Hagerty predicts that these current models will be hot auction items in decades to come.

Lotus Exige S
Lotus Exige S
The Exige is definitely not a family-friendly little car. This one's strictly for weekend jaunts on mountain roads and the occasional track attack. It's all about light and agile driving performance.

With prices starting at just under $60,000, the Exige S is, in some sense, a bargain. You won't get a car as exotic in looks and performance for less money. And the Exige's peculiar appearance and purity of purpose are just the sorts of things car collectors love.

Last updated January 23 2008: 12:58 PM ET

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