Buying interesting cars has become part of AutoAlex’s identity, but even the popular YouTuber seemed surprised after adding everything together. In a new video on his AutoAlex V2 channel, he revealed the estimated value of every vehicle he owns, from rare classics and track toys to motorcycles, projects, and even a jet boat.
The collection is far from a museum of pristine supercars. Instead, it reflects years of road trips, ambitious restorations, sentimental purchases, and mechanical headaches that have become a trademark of the channel.
Many of the vehicles are high-mileage survivors or unfinished projects with stories attached to them. Several have been bought back after being sold, while others remain tucked away simply because Alex cannot bring himself to let them go.
After counting everything, including motorcycles and non-car vehicles, the total came to 33 machines with a combined estimated market value that highlights just how extensive the collection has quietly become.
Rare Classics And Dream Builds Lead The Collection
The most valuable vehicles in the garage are enthusiast favorites that have received extensive restoration work. Alex values his custom BMW E46 M3 Touring, nicknamed “Barney,” at around £70,000 after a complete nut-and-bolt build that transformed it into a factory-style M3 wagon.
Another standout is his Porsche 993 Carrera 4, which he estimates is worth around £60,000. Despite acknowledging that it is no longer especially fast by modern standards, Alex describes it as one of the cars he would never consider selling.
His recently acquired Lotus Carlton also sits near the top of the value rankings. Purchased as a long-term restoration project, Alex believes the iconic performance sedan could be worth around £60,000 once its ongoing mechanical work is completed.
Performance Cars Share Space With Unfinished Projects
The collection includes several Porsches in very different conditions. A supercharged Porsche 996 Carrera 4 destined to become a Nürburgring-focused GT3-inspired build is valued at roughly £30,000 once its upgrades are complete, while a separate high-mileage 996 Carrera is estimated at around £7,000 due to extensive bodywork issues.
Other notable performance cars include an Audi RS4 B7 Avant valued at £15,000, a BMW 840Ci Sport at approximately £15,000, and an Alfa Romeo 156 GTA worth around £10,000. Alex also owns a heavily modified Rocketeer V6-powered Mazda MX-5, which he estimates would command around £25,000 thanks to its extensive conversion work.
Not every vehicle is in perfect health. Several projects, including a turbocharged Peugeot 205 GTI, a tired BMW E30 Touring, and multiple Land Rover Discoverys, still require significant work before reaching their full potential.
Sentimental Favorites Matter More Than Their Value
Throughout the video, Alex repeatedly admitted that many of his vehicles make little financial sense. His high-mileage Skoda Octavia, valued at only around £400, remains in storage simply because of the adventures it has shared with him over the years.
The same applies to several former tow vehicles and older SUVs that are effectively worth scrap value. Rather than selling them for a few hundred pounds, Alex prefers keeping them as reminders of the channel’s history and the memories attached to each one.
His collection also extends beyond conventional cars. Two motorcycles, a Bedford lorry, a Honda Monkey, a Volkswagen camper van, a limousine, a jet boat, and even a partially dismantled BMW Touring shell all contribute to the impressive total.
Several Cars Could Soon Find New Owners
Although many of the vehicles are permanent fixtures, Alex admitted that the collection has grown beyond what he can realistically drive. Several cars, including the Alfa Romeo 156 GTA, Renault Clio Trophy, classic Mini, and BMW E30 Touring, are among those he is considering selling.
The goal is not simply to reduce the size of the collection but to ensure the cars end up being enjoyed rather than sitting unused in storage. Alex explained that he feels guilty watching certain vehicles spend months without being driven.
Even with plans to thin the fleet, the garage remains one of the most diverse collections owned by any automotive YouTuber. From rare homologation specials and iconic Porsches to forgotten workhorses and ambitious restoration projects, the lineup reflects years of passion for unusual cars rather than a pursuit of investment value.
By the end of the video, Alex said the collection would never have reached its current size without the continued support of viewers since launching AutoAlex after leaving Car Throttle. For him, the estimated £503,000 (roughly $678,000) valuation is impressive, but the memories created with each vehicle are the real reason they remain in the garage.