{"id":97213,"date":"2026-02-21T15:30:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T18:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotive.einnews.com\/article\/894393493"},"modified":"2026-02-21T15:30:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T18:30:55","slug":"5-forgotten-supercars-from-the-90s-worth-a-fortune-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/21\/5-forgotten-supercars-from-the-90s-worth-a-fortune-today\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Forgotten Supercars From The ’90s Worth A Fortune Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 1990s was a decade of radical experimentation<\/a> in the automotive world. Before the arrival of modern driver aids and carbon-fiber everything, a handful of manufacturers dared to push the boundaries of speed and design. While names like Ferrari and McLaren usually steal the spotlight, several ultra-rare supercars<\/strong><\/a> from this era have spent years flying under the radar.<\/p>\n

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Today, however, the secret is out. Driven by nostalgia and a desire for raw, analog performance, collectors are now paying millions for these nearly forgotten legends. We look at five spectacular 90s supercars<\/a> that have transformed from obscure artifacts into high-priced auction royalty.<\/p>\n

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10 Gorgeous Classic Cars From The ’60s That Are Now Dirt Cheap <\/a> <\/h5>\n

These stunning classics from the ’60s prove you don\u2019t need deep pockets to own a piece of vintage automotive style\u2014each for under $20K!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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5 <\/span> Vector W8 Twin Turbo <\/span> <\/h2>\n

Estimated Value Today: $735,000 \u2013 $1.3 million <\/h3>\n
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Purple 1991 Vector W8 front<\/figcaption>RM Sotheby’s<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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The Vector W8 is the ultimate poster car that many enthusiasts have never seen in the flesh. Produced in California between 1989 and 1993, this American exotic was the brainchild of Jerry Wiegert, who aimed to bring aerospace engineering to the street. Despite its futuristic wedge design and fighter-jet-inspired cockpit<\/a>, only 22 units were ever produced\u2014including 17 customer cars and several prototypes. The W8 fell into obscurity largely due to Vector\u2019s highly publicized bankruptcy and a hostile takeover in the early 90s, which stalled production and tarnished the brand’s reputation just as it was gaining momentum.<\/p>\n

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Vector W8 rear quarter with doors open featured image<\/figcaption>RM Sotheby’s<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

In 2026, the Vector W8 is finally being recognized as a landmark of American ambition. Current market values have climbed significantly, with well-maintained examples trading<\/a> between $735,000 and $1.3 million. The car’s centerpiece is a massive 6.0L Rodeck twin-turbocharged V8, which was claimed to produce over 600 horsepower at a time when most Ferraris struggled to reach 400. With a three-speed automatic transmission pulled from a GM Toronado, built to handle the immense torque, the W8 was a brutal, straight-line monster that remains one of the rarest sights in the automotive world.<\/p>\n

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4 <\/span> Cizeta-Moroder V16T <\/span> <\/h2>\n

Estimated Value Today: $850,000 \u2013 $1.4 million <\/h3>\n
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White Cizeta-Moroder V16T supercar photographed in a studio, showcasing its iconic wedge-shaped design, side air intakes, and classic 1990s Italian exotic styling.<\/figcaption>Via: Bring a Trailer<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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The Cizeta-Moroder V16T is a case study in 1990’s excess. A collaboration between engineer Claudio Zampolli and music legend Giorgio Moroder, the car features a wild design by Marcello Gandini<\/a>, the man behind the Lamborghini Countach. Produced sporadically between 1991 and 2003, only about 10 to 13 examples were ever built. It was largely forgotten due to its extreme price and the fact that it lacked the brand-name recognition of its Italian rivals. Additionally, a falling out between the founders led to the “Moroder” name being dropped from production models, further complicating its identity.<\/p>\n

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Side view of Cizeta Moroder V16T<\/figcaption>Bring a Trailer<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Today, the Cizeta\u2019s unique engineering has earned it a cult following. Standard production models are currently valued between $850,000 and $1.1 million<\/a> according to classic.com, while the original Moroder prototype can fetch over $1.4 million. Its defining feature is a massive 6.0L V16 engine mounted transversely (sideways) behind the driver. This layout gave the car its famous, ultra-wide rear stance and a mechanical symphony unlike anything else on the road. With sixteen cylinders and eight camshafts, the V16T is a glorious, over-engineered monument to a decade when anything seemed possible.<\/p>\n

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3 <\/span> Jaguar XJR-15 <\/span> <\/h2>\n

Estimated Value Today: $1.2 million \u2013 $1.9 million <\/h3>\n
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The Jaguar XJR-15 is essentially a Le Mans-winning race car<\/a> wearing a suit. Built between 1990 and 1992 by JaguarSport, a collaboration with Tom Walkinshaw Racing, only 53 examples were ever produced. It was the first road-legal car to utilize a full carbon-fiber monocoque, beating the McLaren F1 to the punch. Despite this pedigree, the XJR-15 was largely forgotten by the mainstream because Jaguar launched the notoriously underrated twin-turbo XJ220<\/a> shortly after. The XJ220\u2019s higher top-speed claims and massive marketing push relegated the more hardcore, V12-powered XJR-15 to the shadows.<\/p>\n

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Jaguar XJR-15<\/figcaption>Bonhams Cars<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

In 2026, the market has finally caught up, and values from various auction sites suggest they now sit between $1.2 million and $1.9 million, with “Concours” examples that boast racing history in the JaguarSport Intercontinental Challenge hitting the top of that bracket. Driving one is an intense, visceral experience; the cabin is so loud that it originally came with aviation headsets for the driver and passenger. With its 6.0L naturally aspirated V12 and feather-light 2,300-pound curb weight, the XJR-15 offers a raw, analog connection to the road that modern, computer-controlled supercars simply cannot match.<\/p>\n

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2 <\/span> Bugatti EB110 <\/span> <\/h2>\n

Estimated Value Today: $1.2 million \u2013 $2.9 million <\/h3>\n
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Bugatti EB 110. EB110. Super Sport. SuperSport<\/figcaption>Bugatti<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Unveiled in 1991 to mark Ettore Bugatti\u2019s 110th birthday, the EB110 was a technical masterpiece that predated the Veyron by over a decade. Produced in Campogalliano, Italy, during a brief but ambitious revival of the brand, only 139 units were completed before financial instability and a global recession forced the factory doors shut in 1995. For years, the EB110 was forgotten because it was overshadowed by the McLaren F1<\/a> and Bugatti’s subsequent bankruptcy, which left the car without factory support for a generation.<\/p>\n

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Bugatti EB 110. EB110. Super Sport. SuperSport<\/figcaption>Bugatti<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Today, collectors recognize the EB110 as the bridge between analog supercars and modern hypercars. According to Hagerty, the GT models currently command $1.25 million to $2.2 million, while the lighter, more powerful Super Sport (SS) has skyrocketed into the $2.9 million range<\/a>. Mechanically, it was light-years ahead, featuring a tiny 3.5L V12 boosted by four turbochargers and a complex all-wheel-drive system. It could scream to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds, a figure that still earns respect in 2026. This quad-turbo pioneer isn’t just a fast car; it\u2019s the DNA of the modern Bugatti legend.<\/p>\n

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1 <\/span> Schuppan 962CR <\/span> <\/h2>\n

Estimated Value Today: $1.9 million \u2013 $2.6 million <\/h3>\n
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The Schuppan 962CR<\/a> is essentially a Le Mans-winning Porsche 962 redesigned for the road. Built between 1992 and 1994 by Australian racing driver Vern Schuppan, the car was meant to be the ultimate tribute to his victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Only 6 units were ever completed before the project collapsed. The 962CR was forgotten because it arrived during a global economic downturn with a staggering original price tag of over $1.5 million. Most buyers backed out, and the company went bankrupt, leaving these carbon-fiber masterpieces to hide in private collections for decades.<\/p>\n

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Schuppan 962CR shooting flames<\/figcaption>Mecum<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

As we move through 2026, the Schuppan 962CR is one of the most sought-after “unicorn” cars. Because they so rarely appear at auction<\/a>, values are estimated between $1.9 million and $2.6 million. It is powered by a 3.3L twin-turbocharged flat-six engine derived directly from Porsche\u2019s IMSA racing program. Weighing just 2,315 pounds, it boasts a power-to-weight ratio that rivals modern hypercars. It wasn’t just a kit car; it featured a bespoke carbon fiber monocoque and a body designed by Mike Simcoe, making it a true thoroughbred that was simply born at the wrong financial time.<\/p>\n

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Sources: Hagerty, Bonhams, RM Sotheby’s, Classic, Mecum<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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