Whether it’s a peppy sportscar, luxury saloon or something altogether more unusual, emerging Japanese classics are interesting, intriguing and great value.

It shouldn’t be hard to find many of these cars in good condition and most are out there in decent numbers. Others are more esoteric, but don’t let that put you off bagging a Japanese classic as it shed used car territory for the sunny uplands of the classic car world. Here’s our pick of the best in ascending used starting price: