Cash Out Or Cash Up
While the collector market is still very active, it is said to be somewhat unpredictable, with some collector vehicles losing value and others rising tremendously.
According to Hagerty Insurance, if you'd bought one of these classics five years ago, your investment would have climbed anywhere from 40% to 180%.
From classics cars and trucks to sports cars and vintage favorites, let’s take a closer look at which vehicles may just be the best investment.
Top Five Classic Cars For Appreciating Value
The top five classic cars for appreciating value are a mix of 1980s and 1990s cars, Japanese vehicles, and the Mercedes-Benz W123 series—particularly the station wagon.
According to John Wiley, head of analytics for Hagerty Insurance, “These are popular vehicle generations in that at least 1,000 people have come to Hagerty this year to insure their example of that vehicle”.
Let’s find out just how much they’re worth.
Rutger van der Maar, Wikimedia Commons
1. 1979-1993 Ford Mustang
Ford Mustang models between 1979 and 1993 are believed to be up an astounding 187% to US $50,300.
Sicnag, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
2. 1976-1985 Mercedes-Benz W123 Series
Mercedes-Benz W123 Series between 1976 and 1985 are said to be up 138% to US $34,500.
3. 1994-1998 Nissan Skyline R33
Nissan Skyline R33 models between 1994 and 1998 are up 119% to a whopping US $181,900.
picture alliance, Getty Images
4. 1993-1998 Toyota Supra
Toyota Supras between 1993 and 1998 are up 104% to US $109,700.
Ollie Millington, Getty Images
5. 1975-1978 Datsun 280Z
Datsun 280Z models between 1975 and 1978 are up 92% to US $37,400.
Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, Wikimedia Commons
Top Five Trucks For Appreciating Value
Those were the top five classic cars, now let’s take a look at the top five trucks for appreciating value. This list is curated—just so it isn’t all Ford F-series trucks.
1. 1997-2003 Ford F-Series
Ford F-Series between 1997 and 2003 are believed to be up an incredible 149% to about US $38,000.
2. 1972-1980 Dodge D/W Series Pickups
Dodge D/W Series Pickups between 1972 and 1980 are up about 123% to US $27,600.
Trop86, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
3. 1967-1972 Ford F-Series
Going back a little further, Ford F-Series between 1967 and 1972 are now up 101% to $43,500.
JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
4. 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Cherokees between 1984 and 2001 are up 101% to US $17,700.
5. 1988-2000 Chevrolet GMT400 Series Trucks
Chevy GMT400 Series trucks between 1988 and 2000 are up 98% to US $28,700.
Top Five Sports Cars For Appreciating Value
This list of sports cars spans a wide range of years, but in general, the vehicles in this list are still appreciating, nearly as fast as many of the trucks.
Total 911 Magazine, Getty Images
1. 2000-2009 Honda S2000
Honda S2000s between 2000 and 20009 are up 83% to US $50,100.
Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
2. 1999-2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata NB
Mazda MX-5 Miata NS models between 1999 and 2005 are up 81% to US $18,300.
MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
3. 1978-1983 Porsche 911
Porsche 911s between 1978 and 1983 are up 58% to US $84,100.
4. 1996-2002 BMW Z3/M Roadster
BMW Z3/M Roadsters between 1996 and 2002 are up 48% to US $32,900.
5. 1969-1976 Triumph TR6
Triumph TR6s from 1969 and 1976 are up 44% to US $33,300.
MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images, Getty Images
Top Five Vintage Cars For Appreciating Value
While traditional vintage cars have a similar story to sports cars, they happen to have a somewhat slower appreciation, according to Hagerty. John Wiley goes on to say, “Overall, we’re seeing faster appreciation among vehicles that were mostly overlooked by collectors five to 10 years ago”.
So, which vintage cars made the list?
picture alliance, Getty Images
1. 1956-1975 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Volkswagen Karmann Ghias between 1956 and 1975 are up 83% to US $51,700.
2. 1965-1970 Cadillac DeVille
Cadillac DeVilles between 1965 and 1970 are up 75% to US $37,200.
Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers, Getty Images
3. 1970-1979 Lincoln Continental
Lincoln Continental models from 1970 to 1979 are up 69% to US $22,700.
4. 1962-1980 Triumph Spitfire
Triumph Spitfire models between 1962 and 1980 are up 47% to US $17,100.
5. 1970-1974 MG/MGB
MG/MGB models from 1970 to 1974 are up 39% to US $21,400.
Future Investment Values
According to Wiley, Hagerty does not make predictions on how much vehicles will appreciate in the coming years. Instead, he suggests that in general, vehicles that are both accessible—and something you like—are good purchases.
Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers, Getty Images
Do It For The Dream
Collector cars should not be purchased solely for investment potential—you should buy your dream vehicle simply because it is your dream.
You May Also Like:
The Trillion Dollar Collector Car Market—By The Numbers
10 Classic Chevys Every Collector Wants—And What They’re Worth Today
22 Classic Cars From The 1970s
Source: 1
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
