Mazda MX-5 tops as next classic icon

If you are the lucky owner of a Mazda MX-5, take special note of this report, writes Trish Whelan.

The Mazda MX-5, Bugatti Veyron and Audi TT have been voted the top three cars most likely to be classic icons of the future.

According to a recent survey by UK specialist classic car and motorcycle insurance broker Footman James, seven per cent of classic vehicle owners predicted that the Mazda MX-5 was the vehicle most likely to be a classic icon in 50 years time.

This was followed by the Bugatti Veyron (pictured left), with five per cent, and the Audi TT which was also predicted to be a future classic by four per cent of classic vehicle owners.

Classic vehicle owners felt that the Aston Martin DB9, Fiat 500, Audi R8, Lotus Elise and Jaguar XKR, XF and XK models could also be classic icons in 50 years time.

The survey of over 3,500 classic vehicle owners was conducted last November and included visitors to the Footman James Classic Motor Show.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of many classic icons including the Lotus Elan, MGB and Renault 5.