From Million-Dollar Glamour to Bargain Classics: 7 ’70s Luxury Cars That Are Cheap Today

Jalopnik highlights seven ultra-luxury ’70s models that were prohibitively expensive when new but are surprisingly affordable used today, with current values roughly: Chrysler New Yorker Brougham about $9,230; Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 around $30,200–$33,900; Bentley T2 about $13,500; Maserati Merak SS about $46,000; Aston Martin Lagonda S2 around $50,000; Stutz Blackhawk about $28,200; Rolls-Royce Camargue about $33,500. The drop in value is driven by maintenance costs, reliability quirks, and polarizing styling, turning iconic ’70s luxury into usable bargains for collectors and enthusiasts.