Oldsmobile Aurora

The Oldsmobile Aurora debuted for the 1995 model year as a halo car intended to redefine the brand's image. Built on the G-body platform shared with the Buick Riviera, it featured futuristic, fluid styling and a high-tech interior. Power came from a 4.0L L47 V8, a derivative of Cadillac's Northstar engine, which gave the front-wheel-drive sedan impressive performance for its time.

Collectors appreciate the Aurora for its distinctive design and its status as Oldsmobile's last major stand. First-generation cars (1995-1999) are generally more desirable than the toned-down second generation (2001-2003), which also offered a 3.5L V6. The car's unique place in GM history as a forward-thinking but ultimately unsuccessful flagship makes it an interesting piece of 90s nostalgia.

The market for the Aurora is still developing. The average sale price sits below $10,000, making it an affordable modern classic. However, exceptional, ultra-low-mileage examples have proven they can bring surprising money, with one sale reaching $32,000. These outliers show a growing appreciation for the best-preserved cars, while driver-quality examples remain very accessible.

Prices for the Oldsmobile Aurora range from about $3,900 for daily drivers to as high as $32,000 for concours-quality, low-mileage examples.