How much the cars from Christmas classics are worth now

As the weather gets colder and winter sets in, many Brits are swapping nights out for cosy nights in, in front of their favourite films and TV shows – with 86% of UK adults watching as many as 20 of their favourites in the run up to Christmas, according to a study by Motorway.

And with classics like Home Alone and Gavin & Stacey Christmas specials topping the list of Britain’s favourites, many of them have a common denominator – iconic scenes involving cars. From heartwarming driving home for Christmas moments, to thrilling car chases, or falling in love in the front seat, it all happens on four wheels.

The valuation experts at Motorway have teamed up with ex-Top Gear presenter and car expert Quentin Wilson, to reveal how much some of the motors in Christmas classics would be worth today, if sold on its platform:

• Smithy’s 1996 Volvo 850S Estate from Gavin & Stacey S2 Christmas special: £2,213
• Daniel’s 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE in Bridget Jones’s Diary: £223,450
• The Weasleys’ 1960 Ford Anglia from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: £9,472
• Amanda Woods’ Mini Cooper S in The Holiday: £1,637
• The Prime Minister’s 2003 Jaguar XJ6 that drove the ‘Nativity octopus’ in Love Actually: £4,476

Motorway’s survey revealed it’s no easy feat to identify the potential sale price of these classic cars – with almost half (48%) of Brits not guessing any of the prices correctly. In fact, only 5% said they’d price Daniel’s 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE in Bridget Jones’s Diary as more than £100,000 today.

Quentin Willson, said: “These iconic cars are no strangers to our screens during the holiday season, but it’s surprising how much they could fetch if sold today. According to research from Motorway, many Brits are in the dark about the value of these iconic cars, with 30% of Brits saying they have no idea how much some of them are worth.”