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Affordable Collecting - Part 14: Station Wagons

8 February 20263 min read11 images

Ten smart, usable station wagons with growing collector appeal-practical classics from Mini to Alfa Romeo, all within a €25,000 budget.

Affordable Collecting - Part 14: Station Wagons
Photo credit: Audi, BMW, Citroën, Manor Park Classics, MINI, Stellantis, Subaru, Volkswagen, Volvo

Even in the world of station wagons, there is a young, intelligent and surprisingly accessible form of collecting. From the 1990s onwards, models such as BMW Touring and Audi Avant transformed the family estate into a manifesto of style and performance - to the point that the four-ring brand built an entire identity around its S and RS performance wagons.

Today, with a maximum budget of around €25,000, there are genuine opportunities to put cars in your garage that combine space, character and still-growing collectible potential. These are cars born for everyday life, yet with a technical soul that makes them ideal for those approaching collecting without giving up real usability - whether for travel or adventures with family and friends.

__1969 Mini Clubman Estate__

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