Ever since the global banking crisis more than a decade ago, investors around the world have been scouring alternative investment opportunities, looking for places to put their money where they could earn a healthy, and often fast reward. For several years, classic cars became the choice of many, with large numbers of speculators ploughing their investment into rare, iconic cars and pushing their values to new heights.

That appetite for investment in classic cars has subsided in recent years but the appeal to enthusiasts who see cars as more than just somewhere to put their money remains strong.

That change in buyer has resulted in a change in the type of classics that are in high demand and with that in mind we spoke to experts from online classic car auction house The Market for their tips on the classics to watch this year, ranging from ever-popular icons to more modern models.