For every classic car that’s suddenly rocketing in value, there’s one that has lost its touch as it aged.

There are a bunch of cars that when they were launched back in the days, collectors knew they had a wild chase coming in the near future. But then, the fortunes turned. Those cool cars quickly lost their touch as they aged, and today, they’re avoided more than a CDC lab rat on quarantine.

1: 1974 Lamborghini Countach LP400.
The 1974 Lamborghini Countach LP400 was not built for the fainthearted. This wild and aggressive-looking supercar packed a 4.0-liter V12 engine that developed 375 hp. As a result, the LP400 moved like lightning on the road.
Yes, the Countach has been one of the most sought-after supercars of the ‘70s. A while back, you needed to part with $2 million just to get one in mint condition. But fortunes haven’t been the same recently. Its value has dipped to about $1.3 million, raising questions why collectors are no longer highly demanding for it.

2: 1952-1957 Lincoln Capri
The 1952-1957 Lincoln Capri was Lincoln’s attempt at building a bigger VW Beetle. The Lincoln Capri was one of their cheapest and smallest Lincolns in their lineup. Compared to the 1959 mammoth that they released to the public, this marque was shorter and narrower.
Initially, the sales of the Capri were slow. However, as the car proved its worth in races, more public interest followed. Sadly, this curse has hit the ’52 – ’57 Capri in the collectors’ market.

3: 1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 BB
The 1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 BB, also known as the 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer was a wild machine. It packed a 4.4-liter flat-twelve powerplant under the hood that developed 360 hp. It was thus a rocket on the road and a rather pretty one to look at for that matter.
The 365 GT4 BB made a bold move from Ferrari’s well-known V12 to a flat-12 for better handling and balance. And that worked magic.

4: 1964-67 Sunbeam Tiger:
The Sunbeam Tiger was launched at a time when the tales of Ford vs Ferrari and the adventures of Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles were being made. This marque falls into that story because it was inspired by the success of the Shelby Cobra. The Sunbeam Alpine shells that were used to make it were designed by Ken Miles and Carroll Shelby.
Yes, the car was zippy, almost like the Shelby Cobra that inspired it. However, the market was too small for another sports car like the Shelby Cobra to thrive. The same fate has hit it in the collectors’ market.

5: 1966 Cadillac Eldorado
The 1966 Cadillac Eldorado was a true statement of American opulence. This wild machine packed a monstrous 7.0-liter engine that could develop 340 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque. That power unit was mated to an automatic transmission. Only 2,250 were produced in 1966.
Thus, you might expect that this ride should be a wild catch in the collectors’ car market, right?

6: 1949-1954 Pontiac Chieftain
In 1949, Pontiac had all its marques redesigned under the guidance of Harley Earl. That put them more in the league of Oldsmobile and Cadillacs with wide and elongated bodies.
The Chieftain, in particular, looked stunning with its 3.9-liter to 4.0-liter engines that developed 90 and 104 horses respectively. As a result, this was considered a good car for the late forties and early fifties. Sadly, the same can’t be said of it in the collectors’ car market, today. Its value has been steadily declining with interest on the vehicle also dwindling from collectors.

7: 1984 Pontiac Fiero
The Pontiac Fiero initially lived up quite literally to its name. This car’s engine tended to catch fire spontaneously. However, Pontiac was quick to cover this with the dealer’s warranty, so the public image was not too much tainted, or so they believe.
At the time, the 1984 Pontiac Fiero was the only American mid-engine two-seater sports car. It lived this legacy until 1988. Under the hood, the Fiero packed a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that could produce 92 hp. That was a far cry from what a proper American sports car should produce. Today, this car is distasted by collectors.

8: 1971 Chevrolet Impala
The 1971 Chevrolet Impala made a name for itself as the biggest passenger car ever made by Chevy at the time. It was 220-inches long. That long and wide frame favored the Impala. It had a very plush cabin and was quite stable on the road.
However, those niceties came at a hefty cost. The ’71 Impala was sold for between $3,500 and $4,000. That was the most expensive you could buy an Impala at the time. Despite sales dropping after a while, the peppy 7.0-liter V8 tucked under the hood still ran like magic. But classic car bazaars still don’t appreciate it as much.

9: 1946-1948 Ford Deluxe
If you’ve seen Greased Lightning from the movie Grease, then you’ve seen the Ford Deluxe in its full glory. Known as the De Luxe Ford in its heydays, this marque was designed to bridge the gap between standard Fords and pricier, more luxurious Lincolns.
As a result, the 1946 – 1948 Ford Deluxe packed a ton of bells and whistles. As promised, it was cheaper than most Lincolns, thus coming out as the most affordable yet feature-packed Ford you could buy. Sadly, over the recent years, its value has stalled then started dipping per year

10: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL
This Sport Tourer was a wild German machine. It packed a 2.5-liter inline-six engine with Bosch’s fuel injection. That power unit could develop up to 140hp. The exterior styling was something to talk about. The ’67 Mercedes-Benz 250SL looked smooth with a Pagoda-like hardtop that was removable.