They were and it may be controversial to say so but I'm not so sure they'll ever be as popular as the 300 series, in terms of 'classic' values. The 300 series has an interesting drivetrain layout, some had Volvo engines, a long production span, some (albeit limited) motorsport pedigree in Europe and "RWD Scene" tax. The fact they were already a little old fashioned at the end of their production probably helps here too.
Whereas unfortunately the 440/460 is a fairly generic FWD platform (480 aside for it's quirky looks), replicated by many other more popular manufacturers of the era. Time will tell but at the moment I can't see why these will suddenly become appreciated - other than perhaps early Turbo models.
Whilst that is undoubtedly a stunning looking 460 I imagine a more realistic sum would be circa half of the eBay asking price.
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