AUG 20, 2026Market Trends5 minThe Poster Cars Are Coming of Age: Modern Classics at Monterey 2026Monterey 2026 was the biggest collector-car auction week on record — and cars built between 1985 and 2009 outperformed it. Our lot-level analysis of 2,275 cars shows modern classic dollar volume up 126%, with capital concentrating in the very best examples.Market Trends
AUG 20, 2026Market Trends5 minThe Poster Cars Are Coming of Age: Modern Classics at Monterey 2026Monterey 2026 was the biggest collector-car auction week on record — and cars built between 1985 and 2009 outperformed it. Our lot-level analysis of 2,275 cars shows modern classic dollar volume up 126%, with capital concentrating in the very best examples.
JUL 5, 2026Market Trends10 min10 Cars That Were Laughed at When New — and Now Sell for Six FiguresThe cars everyone laughed at when new — from the Plymouth Superbird to the Countach — that now sell for six figures. Why the market loves the cars nobody wanted.
JUN 19, 2026Market Trends7 minThe Anatomy of a $1M Car: Inside the Most Expensive Collector CarsWhat separates a genuinely investment-grade collector car from one that’s simply expensive? From rarity and provenance to auction dynamics and survivor originality, here’s the framework behind today’s $1M+ collector car market.
JUN 19, 2026Market Trends10 minWhat Happens to Collector Car Prices When Interest Rates Fall?Falling rates lift collector car prices unevenly. A segment-by-segment look at the 2024 to 2026 cutting cycle, the three transmission channels, and which cars actually move.
JUN 19, 2026Market Trends10 minWhy Classic Cars Are Becoming a Serious Alternative Asset in 2026Classic cars are now a tracked alternative investment with $4.8B in 2025 auction volume, an SPV-accessible structure, and a place in serious allocator conversations.
MAY 3, 2026Market Trends13 minWhy Collector Cars Don’t Care About the Strait of HormuzCollector cars don’t react to geopolitical crises like stocks or oil. Here’s why their value moves independently — and what that means for investors.
MAY 3, 2026Market Trends11 minYour Portfolio Is on Fire: Go Buy a FerrariNot all Ferraris are investments. This breakdown explains which models actually compound and which quietly lose money.
APR 26, 2026Market Trends7 minWhat Makes a Car Collectible? Key Factors ExplainedWhat makes a car truly collectible? From rarity and provenance to condition and market cycles, here’s a data-driven breakdown of what actually drives value.
APR 26, 2026Market Trends10 minYour Car Can Outperform the S&P 500Classic cars vs stock market — the Hagerty Blue Chip Index beat the S&P 500 for 17 years. Here’s what the data says about classic car returns vs S&P 500, costs, and when the math actually works in 2026.
APR 26, 2026Market Trends8 minPorsche 911 Deep Dive Investment GuideThe Porsche 911 isn’t just iconic — it’s an investment. But knowing which models matter is key. Here’s what’s driving value and where the opportunity is
APR 20, 2026Market Trends10 minCollector Cars as an Asset Class: What the Data Actually SaysAre collector cars a good investment? Auction sales hit $4.8B in 2025. Here’s what the data says about returns, costs, and risks.Weekly market notes on the collector car asset class
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