Reduce, reuse, and recycle are words to live by if you want to minimize your environmental impact. It’s a simple fact that by driving classics we are averting the environmental cost of the construction of a new automobile. Steel shipped in from overseas. Coal power and fracking technology used to power our grids that charge new electric cars. All of which trump the long-term environmental cost of enjoying a classic car.

5. Maserati Biturbo Sedan Price range: $5,000 – $15,000

4. Jaguar XJ6 Price range: $6,000 – $20,000

4. Mercedes-Benz 500E W124 Price range: $17,500 – $30,000

2. BMW E12 5-Series Price range: $10,000 – $50,000

1. Alfa Romeo 1750 Berlina Price range: $15,000 to $30,000
Note: Prices estimated using Hagerty valuation tools and the Patina Price Trends dataset Berlina Photo by Afshin Behnia