Richie Barnett | 2025 Market Review, E-Type Declines & The £382k Ford Artwork

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Richie Barnett | 2025 Market Review, E-Type Declines & The £382k Ford

January 09, 2026 • The Old Car Lady • Season 1 • Episode 17

This week on Wheels & Deals, I'm joined by Richie Barnett, Markets Editor for Classic Car Weekly, for a look back at the classic car market in 2025. We discuss the standout cars of the year, the surprising market trends, and what we can expect to see in 2026.

We start with the incredible story of a 1933 Mercedes 380 Kompressor garage find that sold for £262,200, and debate whether it was a bargain. We also look at the sale of an ultra-rare 1990 Ford RS200 S for a staggering £382,500, and discuss why some cars continue to defy market trends.

Pitstops:

• The decline of Jaguar E-Type values and whether they've had their day.

• The great debate: will the Jaguar XJS ever have its moment in the sun?

• Are Jaguar XK8s a better buy than E-Types or XJSs for a trip to the South of France?

• The rise of usable and practical 90s classics like the Golf GTI and Peugeot 205 GTI.

• Are big-engined mainstream cars from the 90s the next big thing in the classic car world?

A Nod to:

• Classic Car Weekly

• Manor Park Classics

• Iconic Auctioneers

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What are your predictions for the classic car market in 2026? Are there any cars you think are poised for a comeback, or any that you think will continue to decline? We'd love to hear your thoughts!