Well done, Kyle, and some of us share your pain. I want to say something about motorcycles; I've always wanted one but I have a health issue that forbids possession of one. Until I saw a traffic cop's 3 wheeler in San Francisco. I priced one at a local Harley dealer, went home and had a quiet coronary with bourbon. I still want it. I live on the Left Coast where weather permits frequent usage. I will get there, maybe after my 83rd Birthday and still in the hobby........ One other thing. I have a white board where each car has its own column. What needs to be done is written down first before picking up anything except a light. With a date so my neglect, when present, is immediately shown to me. When the task is performed it always gets paperwork upon completion and then on to the next thing. One thing at a time. Never more. Thanks again for the post. ... View more

I am not a fan of SUVs, or whatever this is, and I'm sorry to say I think Aston Martin followed everybody else's ugliness as well. I think it's an excellent builder with fine engineering talent and this is mainly to chase the dollar/pound/drachma/shekel race. Many will laugh at me but I think we should be looking at some Domestic (american) station wagons that are older with a much more integrated design and less nonsensical and stupid electronics. I will be candid and say that all car manufacterers look at their customers and think that the majority are too stupid to make intelligent choices in traffic. If you live on the West Coast you would agree. I can drive my own collection, and none of it has all the dumb electronics.  ... View more

Thank you Phillip, very well done. Panoz has always been an interesting and vital contributor to the sport and racing in general.  ... View more

My small pickup just passed its 40th birthday, low original miles, a West Coast truck so no rust anywhere except for paint that is going away. A reluctant 4 speed manual, 0-60 in five years. I've owned it forever and I refuse to sell it even though I've had 3 good offers. It's the parts chaser, the girls in the family love it and can park it with ease (no Power Steering; who needs it?) so they shop in it,  and so on. It's a member of the family. It never does not start and run. I can afford several new pickups and won't go near them. Unless one is in construction or some trade where size and other requirements are necessary they are ugly, cumbersome, and too expensive. My small truck will be restored in tandem with some other projects in the offing. It will be restored as a decent driver.  ... View more

I also want to say that with the exception of three of them, the Collection as an asset class is appreciating at 12% a year.  ... View more

This is absurd. I never participate in auctions. Why? Because if I win the car at some price I am the only person in the room who thought it was worth that much money. And if the Motoring press relies on auctions as values they are missing several very critical points, which are lust and herd behavior. Both are powerful purchase motivators.My collection is made up of cars I like, not cars that may appreciate in the future.  ... View more

I agree with volvofanatic to the extent that for the rest of us this gear is out of our league. However; Hagerty must have something in mind otherwise they would not have approached the situation.  I only buy cars I know i can drive without getting excessively paranoid in traffic. I am on the Left Coast where there is more congestion and idiotic irresponsible drivers than anywhere, so I drive what I can get fixed when necessary. So far with the exception of one theft which was recovered I have had no issues. I hope the folks in this end of the market have as much fun as I do. ... View more

I also want to share that I have a 41 year old Japanese small truck, 138,000 original miles, I bought it at 98,000 miles 13 years ago, so it hasn't had much use. 0-60 in five years; it's a 2 liter  with a reluctant 4 speed transmission and no power steering. This is called minimalist motoring. The family loves it, the girls use it to go to the store occasionally, I use it as a parts runner, but generally it sits,  waiting for the next trip. The thing gives me no trouble at all, starts every time and is mildly bizarre in general. Because I live in a village every body knows it, there aren't any here, so they all honk and wave at it when they see it in traffic (pardon the expression; it's a village) I try to avoid driving it on the nearby highway at highway speeds because it's old and I think it's a bad idea in terms of overall safety. For that I use one of my other passenger cars instead. But it's perfect for running around. I have no intention of selling it. When I die it will go to the family and they may do with it what they wish with the caveat that no freeway driving unless they throw a lot of money at a full restoration. Once again, thank you Kyle for good work. ... View more

The only wagon NOT to love is the 2019 Aston Martin. The 1966 Version, which is logical curvy and stunning all at the same time is the car to have. The 2019 is as rude and uncompromising as some of the American trash and I'm surprised at the Designers. Wagons can be handsome and practical at the same time. I 've had several and the long roofs are wonderful versatile cars.  I think either the designers have to go back to school or a new sort has to appear that has some intelligence about the use and overall image of the vehicle.   ... View more

I love the older cars because thy don't have all the technology crap in them and they don't look like bizarre insects on wheels. They have character, bizarre design or otherwise, and are in general more fun to be around. I don't do my own work anymore because I've had a stroke but I'm still in the Hobby, 82 years old, 30 days till 83 if I make it, and I'm not going anyplace.  Very good work as always Kyle, and I thank you. ... View more

Well done Thomas, and thank you for article. I, too, have always like this version of the original Frua design, but equally I like the Bertone as well. Some of their square wagons were attractive. If I had the room I'd get serious about one of these.  ... View more

Oh, boy. If I had the room, the '57 seville coupe and the '60 Fleetwood behind it would be mine.      ... View more

A lovely and arresting collection. I'm sure some will laugh but I think the TR-7 is a beauty in terms of design and color. The Corvette is stunning, one of my favorite years, and I haven't seen an Alvis in forever. And Doretti (plural?)  I've always wanted a Stag but I can't figure out what to do about the driveline issues. Very well done Hagerty. And all of you remember to wash your hands and wear a mask.And stay well. ... View more

It's fascinating. Thank you. ... View more

 The picture of the 300F Speedometer was the one of my Father's Cars. Black with a Tan Interior and those wonderful front seats that moved. My Mother thought it was a very pretty Chevrolet......... I bought a '66 Toronado and remember the car and dash well. The car, an early version, had vacum operated headlight lids which, when driving at night, would fold back into the body at 60mph, apparently zero vacum. It was a Warranty issue and I had it fixed with a kit from the Olds Dealer. It was a monster car, enjoyed every minute of it with the exception of the gas bills, it was the only complaint my Father had about the 300F too but I remember him saying "I knew it when I bought it." He wanted me to bring the Olds to him so we could find an empty space and have a go with those cars. Thank you Hagerty. For the memories. ... View more

RallyeRalph has it right, as does Kyle. My cars are modified only to the extent that the modifications add safety or driveibility. If you look at them, you can't tell the difference between what I've done and OEM with the exception of what I intend to do with my first fiberglass car, a mess I recently bought.  ... View more

It's atrocious. ... View more

Rob, absolutely correct about the fact that cars need to be for something. I am a collector and I have advised everyone I know (including myself) to sit still. Pay the bills and don't sell anything. When you can, Virus rules in your State permitting, bring a mask, drive and enjoy. The Caronavirus is a very serious issue being handled very badly, and reading the hysterical Press isn't  helpful.  I know about space, I'm having that problem but I want to say that there are now some excellent buying opportunities out there as well.  So to you, and all Hagerty Family, best of health, wash your hands, and wear a mask.   ... View more

I always liked the design of these cars, simple yet making a statement. My only issue is that when sitting in one and driving it feels like one is sitting in a hole. I have the same complaint about Corvettes, and I've owned both. GM was notorious for excellent ergonomics, but they missed the boat on these two cars. It may also be that I'm used to sitting up in the driver's seat. Which probably comes from Olds 98s and Buick Roadmasters in the old days. I really like two seat Thunderbirds but the mid 50s cars of that model had the same problem. ... View more

I have the same issues SuperCommando has. I think technology has enslaved us, when it should have been the other way around. I won't go near any of them, with the exception of the Polestar, which is stunning and I would not drive it on the street with all the irresponsible and/or illiterates out there. The reason is technology. I can fix most of my collection if something goes wrong while on the road. Why? Because the issue is mechanical not electronic, and the systems do not rely on some stupid computer. The designs of these cars with the exception of the Polestar are atrocious. Auto designers need to go back to school or get counselling or both. The designs do speak to the rudeness and ferment currently in this Country.  ... View more

The Company simply did not know how to market the car and educate its Dealers, nor support them. Modern Lincolns, to make things worse, don't connect with the market's perception of what a Lincoln should be. The Company's decision to build SUVs for a market not smart enough to buy old station wagons, which have three times the class and can do the same job SUvs to but better will do well, if the market ever comes back, for a few years and then fall on its face. Not everybody wants an SUV. I am a multiple Lincoln owner, including a few Continentals, and I had very few issues with any of them including air bags, digital dashboards and all the other potential nightmares. Why? Simple. I stay ahead of the curve like I do with all my cars. I have religion with oil changes and inspections. The cars (the Lincolns) see a local dealer once a year where there is a Lincoln specialist residing in its depths. The costs of my visits are low because we catch the problems before they get congenital, and thus the cars are big pussycats. Two other things: Be sure to weld a gas station on to the gas filler neck if you own a 60s Lincoln or newer other than a V-6, and this important suggestion: Wash your hands and wear a mask. ... View more

I am a collector of none of these cars. I think they are overpriced and in conformance with the unease and hysteria currently afflicting the country.  ... View more

I'd rather have a Rivian. ... View more

With the exception of the Dino I love them all. I had a Gulietta and was dumb enough to sell it years and years ago. There's nothing like Italian design. American designers could learn a thing or three from them.  Thank you for this. ... View more

Very good tips. And the first thing is to join the Owner's Club for support and info. And if you are new to the Hobby, welcome, and don't buy a project until you are familiar with the cars. Buy the best one you can afford. Be patient. Watch e bay and so on, even Hemmings, which will have bargains as well. And once again, welcome. We look forward to seeing you and your car!   ... View more

I don't think we're living in a time when these kinds of trucks are appropriate. I also don't understand the ridiculous prices for these. I owned a normal Bronco once, it was fine for what it was, sold it, and who cares? I wonder if this is a part of our overall irrational behavior? I haven''t had my coffee yet. ... View more

I get a sense that Ford is trying to compete with Corvette by building Mustangs with performance and handling abilities while not going to the expense of creating a whole new product with its attendant issues. ... View more

It's wonderful and one of the great things about the Hobby is that people create things like this to enjoy and for us to admire. It's a beautiful job. Very well done. ... View more

I guess I'm not much of a Mustang fan after the early models mostly out of a desire to see a better designed car. If one looks at the pictures on Hagerty the  car appears to be fat and round. It's not the slim look it had, which in my view would add to the fierce quality Ford is trying to project. I suppose all of the above is a matter of taste.  ... View more

The Ferrari and the Honda, hands down. The Honda so you have something to drive that you are not paranoid about driving in traffic with all the idiots, and the Ferrari when you are going for a cruise or trying to close the deal. And the deal is associated with a large number. And you show up shaved and dressed, the 360 parked in front of wherever you are to do business. Never mind the no parking signs. Pay the ticket. Be glorious. ... View more