Like all commodity markets, the classic car market is always evolving. Values go up, values go down, and owners buy, sell, trade, and hold their cars accordingly. But unlike other collectible objects or financial instruments, cars provide a fun way to invest your money—you actually get to drive and enjoy an old car. Often there...
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Modern affordable classics can be found in every price tier. Here’s where to start: When it comes to finding the best classic car to buy and invest in, there’s no golden rule. Sometimes finding a car that will increase in value has more to do with the impact the car made when it was new...
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Everyone has a dream car, that sleek sports coupe or polished classic you spend years thinking about, just waiting for the right time to make it a reality. But before you go signing the dotted line and doing some cartwheels in the parking lot, it’s worth considering the wisdom of your purchase. After all, most...
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If you recently bought (or already own) a classic car, you may be considering putting antique license plates on it. Such plates, available from your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles, indicate the car is of a certain age. Depending on where you live, these license plates may be referred to as collector, classic, vintage, historic...
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It’s no secret that most car enthusiasts enjoy displaying their passion for all things automotive. From calendars and clocks to accent furniture, many classic car lovers incorporate that interest into everything from the clothes they wear to their home décor. If you’re shopping for gifts for a classic car lover, the hardest part might be...
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Restoring a classic car is a labor of love that can pay off in pride and personal satisfaction. Whether it’s a car that has been in your family for many years or a storage find that you got a great deal on, or you want to revive a car you loved as a teenager, there...
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Owning a classic car can be a pleasure, whether you enjoy vintage designs, tinkering with engines or the bygone era these cars evoke. Perhaps you’ve found your dream classic car, but it needs a bit of work to become road-ready again. Or, maybe you want to learn more about the inner workings of your classic...
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For some people, cars aren’t just for driving; they become part of a collection. Whether it’s a particular marque or vehicles from a certain era, collectors have different reasons for wanting to add more cars to their fleet – and oftentimes, it has little to do with driving them. “I collect for a car’s ability...
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Classic car shows are the auto lover’s equivalent of a candy store. There are so many different makes, models and marques all in one place. There’s also no better place for car enthusiasts to find one another, to gawk admiringly at a lovingly restored vintage vehicle or swap a story or two about your experiences...
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If you love motorcycles, the lure and appeal of the bike seems almost overpowering. While different enthusiasts love them for different reasons, most have a pretty well-formed opinion about which manufacturer (or even model) is the “best” one. Some motorcycle lovers steer clear of the modern-day bike with its high-tech features and state-of-the-art creature comforts....
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Hagerty Classic Car Transporter Tips: Picking the Right Hauler If your classic car has suffered weather- or flood-related damage that’s made extensive repair necessary, or if you need to move it to higher ground to avoid such damage, you may have recently found yourself in need of vehicle transportation for your classic car. Choosing a...
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Classic Car Swap Meet Guide from Hagerty Whether you call them swap meets, flea markets or auto jumbles (the British term) any gathering of folks wanting to buy and sell cars, parts, collectibles and related materials is a place that serious collectors will go. Even with the rise of the Internet, flea markets remain a...
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Cars come in all shapes, sizes and colors these days, but that wasn’t always the case. Antique or vintage car enthusiasts know that color plays a big role in a car’s authenticity. So if you’re restoring an antique, you’ll want to give the topic careful consideration. Of course, it’s your car, so you can paint...
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If you own a classic car, chances are you won’t drive it every day. In fact, if you register it as a classic car, your state will often limit how much it can be . Because you’re not driving it regularly, you may want to store your car for extended periods of time, particularly during...
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Lately, much fuss has been made about the collector car market’s current state, with opinions ranging from wildly optimistic to downright dire. The market, of course, isn’t necessarily a unified entity, which means one can find evidence to support a particular stance, even when those stances may be conflicting. An objective look shows that the...
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