Are you dreaming of a car that’s the opposite of a new money flex? These 27 used sedans, sports cars, and SUVs effortlessly exude old money aura.

Sedans are an old money vibe

On today’s highways, clogged with crossovers, any sedan is a statement. They are functional, stylish, and can even be luxurious.

An ultra-luxurious European sedan is a statement. The 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s ones are nearing peak depreciation. You could cruise in a $12,000 Bentley Eight and everyone would assume it’s been in your family for generations. The Rolls-Royce Corniche was also available in a convertible configuration.

Many call the classic Jaguar XJ the most gorgeous sedan ever designed. That may be why it was virtually unchanged from 1979-1992. Jaguar incorporated a similar timeless style in the more recent Jaguar X-Type.

While slightly less opulent, a pre-1985s Mercedes-Benz 300 has major stealth wealth vibes. Newer sports sedans nearing peak depreciation include the BMW 5 Series sedan and the Audi A8, which both have abundant road presence.

Roadsters are an endless vacation

A European roadster is the automotive equivalent of a linen shirt and espadrilles. It says “of course I summer on the Amalfi coast.” And many are shockingly affordable.

Mercedes has always built a roadster, so check out the S-Class and SL class. The
R230 generation (2001–2011) Mercedes-Benz SL is nearing peak depreciation. The R107 (1972-1989) is an underrated classic.

Italian Red your color? Look at the Alfa Romeo Spider Series 2 & 3 (1970–1990) or a classic Fiat 124 from the same era. Want a more reliable option? The new Fiat 124, built on the bulletproof Mazda Miata platform is sure to draw a crowd.

What about British Racing Green? MG roadsters are a classic choice, with the newest MGB sold in the U.S. the 1980 model year. Triumph was MG’s main competitor. Consider the Triumph TR6 with its snappy six-cylinder engine.

The Porsche 911 is the default classic car for a reason. If you opt for the final air-cooled generation (the Type 993, built until 1996), you’ll have a car collectors will respect. Roadster configurations are still a bit cheaper. Meanwhile the BMW Z3 was a more recent tiny roadster, much like the Italian and British cars listed above, that is absurdly underpriced on the used vehicle market ($4,000 and up).

More exotic options include the Aston Martin Vantage V8, which offered a convertible configuration. The Aston Martin DB9 coupe of the same era is also nearing peak depreciation, though its timeless looks hold up. Similarly depreciated is the underpriced Maserati GranTurismo coupe or convertible. The kind of depreciation is the four-door Maserati Quattroporte. Finally, while its looks and mechanics may be dated, the Jaguar XK oozes sophistication.

Station wagons and SUVs are an old money vibe

How did the station wagon get its name? It was the carryall car you left at the train station to drive the rest of the way to your remote vacation house. There is no more old money automobile segment out there. And opting for a station wagon configuration of a popular European sedan earns you major cool points without trying too hard.

Another major “stealth wealth” vibe is an unmodified Volvo V70 station wagon. If you’d rather a German option, look at the Mercedes-Benz E-class wagon or the sportier Audi A4 Avant and BMW 3 Series Touring.

Over time, the station wagon evolved into the SUV. European off-road SUVs feature both luxury vibes and rugged capability. A Mercedes-Benz G-Class or a pre-2004 Land Rover Discovery are both worth looking into.

While wrapped Lamborghinis scream old money, these 27 used cars don’t need to scream at all. They are old money aura.