The Lexus LFA is proof that the old saying — "all cars depreciate" — is simply wrong. In fact, for the right car, the opposite is true.
A Car Nobody Wanted (Then Everyone Did)
When the LFA launched in 2010, Lexus struggled to find buyers willing to pay £375,000 for a Japanese supercar. Dealerships offered financial incentives. Cars sat unsold. The narrative was that Lexus couldn't compete with Ferrari and Lamborghini at this price point.
LFA Values Today
Fast forward to 2026. Examples of the Lexus LFA now sell for over £800,000 — and in some cases significantly more. That's nearly three times the original asking price for a car that was once unwanted. The V10 engine, widely praised as one of the greatest-sounding engines ever fitted to a road car, has only grown in reverence. Jeremy Clarkson famously called it his favourite car of all time.
Why the LFA Appreciated
The LFA appreciated for identifiable reasons: a unique V10 that will never be made again, genuinely limited production (only 500 units), exceptional engineering credibility, and a growing cohort of buyers who understand its significance. These are the same characteristics shared by the best investment cars on the market today.
The Cars Following the Same Path
The LFA isn't alone. There are cars on sale today. Autofolio's Investment Cars 2026 guide identifies 100 of them.
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