( AOL Autos ) -- Collecting cars is an expensive hobby . Here 's a twist : Buy a new car today that will be worth a fortune as a collectible years from now . The Audi S5 is a slick coupe with solid credentials . Best of all , you do n't need to break the bank to buy a hot and value-appreciating ride . But you do have to be patient , since waiting is key . `` Many consumers could be driving a future collector car right now , '' McKeel Hagerty , CEO of Hagerty , a specialty insurer of collector cars in the United States , and himself a respected collector car valuation expert . `` Our goal was to find cars that are currently on the road but may be considered nostalgic in 15 to 20 years . Each car on Hagerty 's Hot List possesses a 'buzz , ' a wow factor that resonates with consumers of all ages , many cars being daily drivers that turn heads already . '' Why do some vehicles become tomorrow 's collector car ? Hagerty says it 's a combination of pop culture popularity , limited production numbers and the style of the next generation of collectors . Hagerty 's Hot List , the top 10 collector cars of the future : . 1 . Cadillac XLR-V Roadster . Under the hood sits a hand-built 4.4-liter V8 that 's been supercharged and puts out 443 horsepower . This is a serious domestic roadster that competes with the Mercedes SL-Class , Porsche 911 Cabriolet and Jaguar XKR , as well as the four-seat BMW M6 convertible . AOL Autos : Cadillac XLR Roadster . 2 . Lotus Exige S. Most practical people will find the Lotus Exige is a miserable little car -- that is if you are shopping for a grocery getter ! Research uncovered one anonymous review stating `` Bottom Line ... my heart beats faster when I think about this car ... it is that rewarding . '' AOL Autos : Lotus Exige S. 3 . Audi S5 . A slick coupe with solid credentials . It provides good looks , impressive all-wheel-drive handling and an affordable price tag for this segment . AOL Autos : Audi S5 . 4 . Mustang Shelby GT 500 KR . The new GT500 KR ( King of the Road ) takes the bare bones of a GT500 and turns it into a 540 horsepower muscle car that pays tribute to the legendary Carroll Shelby . Production is expected to be around 1,000 . AOL Autos : Mustang Shelby GT 500 KR . 5 . Chevrolet Corvette Z06 . The ferocious Z06 is a fixed-roof coupe with a 7.0-liter V8 that produces 505 horsepower . The last 50 years have proven that most Corvettes eventually become collectible . AOL Autos : Chevrolet Corvette Z06 . 6 . Smart . At first look , the Smart seems too small to be practical . It 's not . Rather , it is a marvel of packaging efficiency . This is the first year they will be available en masse in the United States . 7 . Subaru Impreza WRX STi . Some Subaru enthusiasts may not like the idea of being spotted in a hatchback , but this will make it more collectible down the road . 8 . Honda S2000 CR . Less than 2,000 of the CR editions will be built . This is a high-performance version of the stock S2000 that is regarded as Honda 's only true sports car . 9 . Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky . This pair of roadsters from GM have all the necessary ingredients : rear-wheel drive , a powerful engine , independent suspension and an impressive weight balance . 10 . Dodge Charger Super Bee . It has a 6.1 liter HEMI V8 with 425 horsepower and 420 ft.-lbs . of torque . Need we say more for a family sedan ?
The right new car also could be worth a fortune as a collectible later . Cadillac XLR - V ##6 can compete with the Mercedes SL - Class . Less than 2,000 of the Honda S2000 CR ##X will be produced . The hatchback will make the Subaru Impreza WRX as a collectible later .