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Convertibles That Are Appreciating in Value

Drop-tops are usually the first to depreciate — but not these. These convertibles are gaining value based on verified auction data, ranked by how fast they're climbing.

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Convertibles That Are Appreciating in Value (30)

Live market values from verified auction sales · click any car for its full price history, projection, and Value Signal.

1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-SpeedTOP PICK
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-Speed
$57,118+20.7%/yr
1997 Ferrari F355 Spider
1997 Ferrari F355 Spider
$193,676+19.7%/yr
2013 Ferrari 458 Spider
2013 Ferrari 458 Spider
$401,511+19.1%/yr
1991 Mazda Miata SE
1991 Mazda Miata SE
$16,101+15.1%/yr
2005 Ferrari F430 Spider
2005 Ferrari F430 Spider
$218,363+14.9%/yr
2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia Spider 16M
2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia Spider 16M
$1,042,662+14.1%/yr
2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder
2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder
$19,151+12.1%/yr
1985 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
1985 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
$75,600+12.0%/yr
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500
$26,325+11.3%/yr
1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
$170,157+10.8%/yr
2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A
2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A
$2,011,300+10.8%/yr
2018 Ferrari 488 Spider
2018 Ferrari 488 Spider
$466,557+10.2%/yr
2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster
2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster
$490,210+10.1%/yr
2004 Mazda Mazdaspeed Miata
2004 Mazda Mazdaspeed Miata
$19,283+9.1%/yr
1993 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
1993 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
$21,725+8.9%/yr
1995 Mercedes-Benz SL500
1995 Mercedes-Benz SL500
$21,040+8.8%/yr
2022 Ferrari F8 Spider
2022 Ferrari F8 Spider
$608,302+8.7%/yr
2005 Mazda Mazdaspeed Miata
2005 Mazda Mazdaspeed Miata
$18,445+8.7%/yr
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
$50,889+8.0%/yr
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible
$58,050+7.9%/yr
1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
$21,254+7.5%/yr
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-Speed
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-Speed
$79,001+7.2%/yr
2006 Ferrari F430 Spider
2006 Ferrari F430 Spider
$187,960+7.2%/yr
1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
$51,546+7.0%/yr
1992 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet
1992 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet
$109,223+7.0%/yr
1962 Porsche 356B Cabriolet
1962 Porsche 356B Cabriolet
$441,319+7.0%/yr
1996 Ferrari F355 Spider
1996 Ferrari F355 Spider
$186,403+6.7%/yr
2003 Honda S2000
2003 Honda S2000
$34,089+6.6%/yr
1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible
1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible
$45,145+6.6%/yr
1963 Lincoln Continental Convertible
1963 Lincoln Continental Convertible
$66,811+6.5%/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which car leads the Convertibles That Are Appreciating in Value list right now?

The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-Speed currently ranks first, gaining 20.7% per year, based on verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex.

What do the cars on this list cost?

Market values across these 30 cars currently range from $16,101 to $2,011,300. Every value is computed from real sold prices — never estimates — and recomputes overnight as new auction results land.

Where does the data come from?

Every market value is backed by real sold prices aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces — never estimates or speculation. Read how values are computed on the DriveIndex methodology page.

How often is this page updated?

Daily. As new auction results come in, market values and Value Signals recompute overnight and this list of 30 cars re-ranks automatically.

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