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These are the most exclusive vintage cars you can buy in England right now

They’re expensive. Very. Expensive.

LAST WEEKEND, THE first London Classic Car Show was hosted in the English capital, bringing together car enthusiasts and vintage rides from all over the region for display and to buy.

Prices generally spread from £100,000 to several millions, although there are often higher values that are not revealed because seller will opt for a closed-door auction.

“For many, it is an investment,” Samuel Laurence, a vintage car merchant in London, told Business Insider UK. “They do not lose value. Rather, it rises.”

Auto Express further supported that idea noting last year that “classic cars are now seen as a much better investment than savings accounts.”

If you’re thinking of getting into the game, Business Insider UK attended the event and we’ve highlighted some of the most interesting models, all of which are for sale.

This 135 Rolls Royce can be yours for £195,000.

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For a little bit more, you can have this Bentley Lagonda from 1934. It costs £200,000.

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This Jaguar is sold for £267,500.

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It wasn’t only British cars on display. This Ferrari Dino from 1972 costs £300,000.

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A Bugatti for £325,000.

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Sometimes, people are ready to pay big figures by just seeing the chassis of the car. This piece of a Mercedes 600 is on the market for £500,000, while the rest of the car is renovated.

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The Aston Martin is a truly English classic. This 1965 DB5 also costs half a million pounds.

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A Bentley Sedan Coupe from 1939 costs £595,000.

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Ferrari Daytonas were very popular. This one costs £700,000.

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While this other Ferrari 250 tops £750,000.

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This Jaguar E-Type Speedster is on the market for £750,000.

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A slightly more expensive Ferrari Daytona at £785,000.

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Another Jaguar E-Type, specifically designed with a shiny chromatic cover, costs £800,000.

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This Bentley Continental from 1953 costs £965,000.

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Now, we enter the heavyweights. This Mercedes 300SL Gullwing costs pounds £1 million.

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This Alfa Romeo from 1931 costs £1.3 million.

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Prices rise quickly: this Ferrari GTB costs £1,585,000.

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While this Aston Martin DB4 Convertible is out for £1.6 million.

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Ferraris were a hot item. This also costs £1.6 million.

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While this one costs £2 million.

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The same price for this classy Rolls Royce Silver Ghost: £2 million.

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And here is the very top: this Mercedes from 1936 is just one of two in the world specifically built with a right wheel for the British market. It costs £2.4 million.

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    Mute Declan Noonan
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    Feb 5th 2013, 11:41 AM

    It’s time to go for a drive over Sally Gap and get stuck

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    Feb 5th 2013, 10:29 AM

    I hate winter and I hate snow. I want spring – NOW!

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    Feb 5th 2013, 11:29 AM

    I bet when anyone reads the above comment they are singing it in their head

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    Mute John John
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    Feb 5th 2013, 11:28 AM

    Oh the weather outside is frightful
    But the fire is so delightful
    And since we’ve no place to go
    Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

    It doesn’t show signs of stopping
    And I’ve bought some corn for popping
    The lights are turned way down low
    Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

    When we finally kiss good night
    How I’ll hate going out in the storm!
    But if you’ll really hold me tight
    All the way home I’ll be warm

    The fire is slowly dying
    And, my dear, we’re still goodbying
    But as long as you love me so
    Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

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    Mute Mary Kavanagh
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    Feb 5th 2013, 11:40 AM

    Wish I could give this more than one green thumb. Sadly only 0.01mm snow on the cars on our road this am! :-(

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    Mute _doesnotcompute
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    Feb 5th 2013, 10:13 AM

    Blame Canada.

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    Mute Hugo Sanchez
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    Feb 5th 2013, 10:26 AM

    Hmmmm last photo bit suspect..

    ^ ^ ^ off to google snowflakes

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    Mute Hugo Sanchez
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    Feb 5th 2013, 11:08 AM

    Let Fake Flake-Gate begin!!!

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    Mute Fergal Kelly
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    Feb 5th 2013, 10:16 AM

    I always think snow looks different here. It’s wetter or something like it’s not real snow haha

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    Mute karla carroll
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    Feb 5th 2013, 10:18 AM

    That would be sleet.

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    Mute Fergal Kelly
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    Feb 5th 2013, 10:20 AM

    No because it’s on the ground sticking like just not properly!

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    Mute Aaron Broughill
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    Feb 5th 2013, 10:26 AM

    No because when it snows here the temperature is very rarely below zero, in the likes of Canada wheb it snows the temp is well below zero so the snow freezes

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    Mute Mal
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    Feb 5th 2013, 1:51 PM

    My wife over here in Sweden calls that wet snow! generally when we get snow here the temperature is at least around -3 degrees. The snow blows around like sand a lot of the time, it’s cold enough that it doesn’t melt on your hands, or clothes, or when the sun is out.
    It’s very different to what I knew as snow at home.
    A couple of weeks ago we had -15 degrees and sunny, it’s awesome! as much fun as warm weather methinks!
    Here’s a picture of a lake we walk across:

    https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_CqLUcAz2sM/URENqUB7-wI/AAAAAAAACnQ/kOzm9FXBODU/s772/20130120_130317.jpg

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    Feb 5th 2013, 11:03 AM

    I’m delighted to see my picture in there :-) It was a magical sight and a wonderful surprise to wake up to this morning.

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    Feb 5th 2013, 12:35 PM

    Best send everyone home from work early, before the buses are taken off the roads early!!!!!

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    Mute Bláthnaid Belladonna
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    Feb 5th 2013, 10:21 AM

    Can people send in more

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    Feb 5th 2013, 10:48 AM

    Another week we will be into the mild weather.

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    Feb 5th 2013, 11:21 AM

    You mean ‘Summer’.

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    Feb 6th 2013, 8:08 AM

    No spring comes first

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    Feb 5th 2013, 12:38 PM

    bah not a screed in kinsealy feck it

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    Mute Bláthnaid Belladonna
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    Feb 5th 2013, 10:22 AM

    I got the answer. Just didn’t c it the first time.

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    Mute Kerry Quinn
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    Mar 26th 2013, 10:49 PM

    Come on now! Alittle bit of snow. Kick back and have a pint.

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    Mar 26th 2013, 10:40 PM

    Come on now! A little bit of snow. Kick back and have a pint with friends.

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