"Hot hatch" classics market is very active See our recent Pricewatch NEWS item. More Our 6 monthly market reviews and price guides have been updated covering the 6 months to the end of April 2021. More Condition classes explained Condition classes Check a car with a VES search on the GOV.UK website. More Check a car's MOT history on the GOV.UK website. More Posted: 210715 Reports in a recent issue of Classic Car Buyer of classic car sales activity noted 1980s and 1990s classics seem to be the current top performers, possibly driven by nostalgia for the era from affluent 40-something buyers. Modern classics like a Ford Sierra Cosworth, an Escort Sport, a Ford Fiesta XR21 or an Astra GTE are popular. In CCB out yesterday an advert by @stonecoldclassics on Facebook highlighted the choice for the younger classic car enthusiast with a budget of just under £15,000.