Don’t pay tax when you own investment cars

One of the primary advantages of owning investment cars is that they are tax-free in the UK. You do not have to pay capital gains tax when you sell an investment car for a profit, provided the car is owned personally by an individual. This is because HMRC classifies all cars as “wasting assets” due to the majority of cars depreciating.

For example:

You purchased a Ferrari F40 in 2013 for £400K.

You sold the car ten years later in 2023 for £2 million.

This results in a realised gain of £1.6 million, which equates to a profit after tax of £1.6 million.

Investment cars are now one of the few asset classes in the UK where you can enjoy tax-free gains. To access a list of the 50 best investment cars to buy in 2025, selected in line with Autofolio’s trusted automotive investment process, click here. For bespoke investment advice on any car or collection, click here.

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