Dollar for dollar, you can't go wrong with a 1965 to 1968 Mustang or a 1967 to 1969 Camaro. Compact size, easy maintenance, and, best of all, fantastic, reasonably priced parts availability. They are eye appealing and everyone likes them. But a the right price and enjoy it for as long as you want to. Money in the bank; always worth a good dollar! ... View more

If you want to "attempt" to impress people, using an automotive badge, the Porsche Boxster is the answer. If you enjoy country drives, with "stop at the sude if the road" interlude, buy a Spitfire. If you want to appear to have class, and deep pockets, buy the Alfa. If you want to have a ball, and are a Chiropractor, or you have access to one, buy the Suzuki Samauri. BUT If you want to drive in the city, or an outing on country roads, with the wind blowing through your hair (if you have any), and want the positive thoughts of both a smile on your face, and the knowledge that you will arrive home, buy the Miata. Boring, uneventful yet cute and reliable. A smile on every owners face! ... View more

Buy what you like; new or used. Finding the classic that you may want, just might put you into a car that you will not enjoy as much as what you really wanted. If you are in the business, then the mindset is totally different. If you are a private person, then it is your choice, as long as you are not buying it to flip it. ... View more

Saw this plate in Ontario Canada: GTOVRIT Apparently the owner wanted "SUKITUP" but was not allowed to get it. So, they settled for ..."GETOVERIT" Very novel! ... View more

Let's be honest about the classic hobbie: it doesn't matter what the price of gas is. We will continue to enjoy the ride, regardless of what it is. Original, high performance or just a clunker; it doesn't matter. The feeling of going for the ride is what is all about! ... View more

You can write all of the articles, about Britsh automobiles, that you want to. Are they eye appealing ... some very much so. Affordable ...to buy ... yes. To maintain ... continuously. Worth owning ... If you have an abundance of patience and very deep pockets. The Japanese automotive manufacturers learned the hard way, and look where they are. The British industry never learned. "Buyer Beware" has never been more truthful than when you are considering the purchase of a British vehicle! ... View more

All of the above are great points. May I add: don't be in a hurry. It doesn't matter what your financial situation is like. People can spend a lot of money and get burnt, just as you can buy a cheap car and get stuck. Everyone wants a 1957 Chevy 2 door hardtop. Why not start with a 1957 four door sedan, if necessary. A 1957 is a 1957, only one is a lot less to buy, but it is still a 1957. As time goes by and you are more comfortable owning an older car, then move on up. As said before, buy what you like, for what you can afford. This hobby is not about the money, unless you have the disposable income to buy anything that you want.  Most important: make certain to get, whatever that you buy, an legitimate auto appraisal. Make certain that your insurance company recognizes your appraiser, as not all are acceptable to the insurance industry. THE APPRAISAL WILL PROTECT YOU, SHOULD THE VEHICLE GET DESTROYED. Life is too short. If you can, make the move. You will not regret it. A bonus: you will meet a lot of wonderful, personable people, within the hobby and outside as well! ... View more

I remember driving a 1970 "Z" when they first came out; both 4 speed and an automatic. The automatic was actually better. Great classic to find but they similar to the Fiat 850. They rotted out . Terrible steel. Like a Porsche, you have to have very deep pockets to truly appreciate these cars. Maintenance and parts are not cheap, but, if you can afford it, go for it. We are only able for so long so why deny yourself! ... View more

Been there, done that. From a Bug Eye to a 1961 MGA, what an upgrade. Unfortunately you cannot relive the past.Old British roadsters are true classic collectibles. HOWEVER THEY SHOULD COME WARNING STICKERS! Even though most parts are available, and not necessarily expense, these cars become a labor of love an pocketbook. Be prepared to become a mechanical technician. You will forever be tinkering. When you own a British classic, you drive with a hope and a prayer: YOU HOPE THAT IT STARTS AND YOU PRAY TO GET BACK HOME! That being said, don't be in a hurry to get anywhere because you will definitely draw attention. Enjoy yourself; life is too short! ... View more

Typical auction inflation pricing. Anything to keep interest levels high. Who, in their right mind, believes these prices? Unfotunately this is what auction houses are doing to the collector market. Prices like this scare away anyone who is considering a classic. Of course, auctioneers also make money from entry fees and advertising,. Entertainment at any cost! ... View more

My error. Barrett Jackson has always been the leader. Unfortunately, they also lead the list when it comes to B.S. within the collector car industry. If everyone believed the posted values, no one would be buying a classic to drive and enjoy. The cars would be parked in a garage, like art being hung on a wall. Most of the car auction results should be broadcast on FOX network: FAKE NEWS! ... View more

Barrett Jackson has always been the leader. Unfotunately, they also lead the list when it comes to B.S. withi the car collector field. If everyone believed the posted values, no one would be buying a classic to drive and enjoy. The cars would be parked a garage, like paintings are hung on wheels. Most of car auction results should be broadcast on FOX Network: FAKE NEWS! ... View more

Just another example of inflated prices published to keep the collector car industry moving. Comparing this "selling" price to other Allante pricing shows the possibility of false inflation or fraudulent reporting. No respectable, responsible or knowlegdeable classic collector would stick their neck out for the " bogus" amount! ... View more

Does it matter if this only GM products? Anyone would love to have any one of these classics, with the exception, in my mind, of the later model Camaro. Envy makes the world go around, and this gentleman had the good fortune to be able to indulge. Good for him! Due to lockdown, I won't be able to attend. ... View more

They are all great BUT where are my 1968 Camaro "SS" hood scoops AND my 1970 Dodge Coronet "Super Bee" Is there really an ugly hood scoop, that didn't send a message? ... View more

This article is one of the reasons that I am reconsidering my relationship with Hagerty. You publish an article from Mecum Auctions, with "their" projected values. A 1987 Chevrolet pick up, valued between $70,000 and $85,000! Who are they kidding. $45,000 to $50,000 for a C10 pre-1972 Chevrolet pick up; another joke. Why do you present articles with these "ridiculous" values? Are you telling your readers that, should something happen to your 1987 pick up, you should receive $70,000 if it is destroyed and written off? Classic insurance companies are not forcing owners to obtain appraisals, from a certified appraiser. This should be mandatory, to prove that the vehicle is covered properly and accurately. Without it, your insurance appraiser can say: "Your truck is a 1987 and the book value is $5,000. Here is a check. In my opinion, this is not good business, and it can give a lot of people a false sense of value. My message to your readers: "GET YOUR CLASSIC APPRAISED!" Pay the appropriate premium, and enjoy your ride. ... View more

Great article. Who gives a damn; a true classic or a tribute. The whole adventure of owning a classic is the opportunity to cruise, with a smile on your face. It is not the value or the truth of the model; it is the fun factor and the enjoyment of the moment. Life is too short to stand in the garage and admire what cannot be driven. Regardless of the wealth, you cannot take it with you. I would rather go with a smile on my face than a doubt in my mind about "what if"! ... View more

Advertising these "ridiculously" inflated prices is what will be the end of the collector car hobby. People will be impressed by the numbers UNTIL they research the marketplace for their dream vehicle. The difference between the ficticous auction prices and the market would make anyone hesitate to purchase. Sure, some of the vehicle values make sense, but let's be realistic. Don't inflate all of them, just to build hype in the marketplace. This will eventually backfire. Just look at what Beckett did to the sports collector market! ... View more

My "wife to be" was driving a plum crazy 1970 Duster 340, that 1971 night that we first met. A two door coupe, automatic, power steering and dual Walker "blue bottle" mufflers. Loud enough that you had trouble talking to a front seat passenger. The Duster is long gone, but the wife is still ticking on all cylinders. I offered to find her a similar Duster; color and all. Her response was a very stern: NOT A CHANCE! I wasn't going to jeopardize a long-lasting relationship, so I threw the thoughts aside. She has allowed me to have an old classic, but she has emphatically reminded me: NO DUSTERS! I wonder how many 340 Duster owners are still married to the same woman?  ... View more

Very basic before storage for the winter: wash and wax the exterior. Clean and vacuum the interior, even the glass. Place Fabreeze sheets throughout the interior and trunk. I park the car on a foam floor covering, made from 2 foot square playroom pieces. I put a couple of movers blankets on top of the cover, and make certain that they protect the areas that I might put something on top of the car. Don't forget the most important thing, once you close the door, and before you put the cover on: Give the car a kiss goodbye and tell it you will see it in the spring!   ... View more

My opinion, for what is worth: These prices the unfortunate attempt to keep values, in general, inflated. Of course, reality reporting doesn't attract readers, because there is no sensationalism. To bad, because I feel that it scares the average buyer away. Buy what you like, and enjoy what you can afford. Keep your head on your shoulders and smile wide as you enjoy whichever classic that you choose. Keep safe: stay healthy! ... View more

Suggesting a Triumph TR-6, or any British automobile, is akin to saying that mosquito bites don't itch. Yes, British sports cars from the past are a lot of fun; open air sports cars from the 60's are the envy of the arrogant and the smart people, together. The smart people admire them from outside the bubble. The arrogant own them, but do not reveal all of the shortfalls of ownership. Carry spare parts and tools, each and every time that you take it out. As well, do not forget the repair manual, and, of course, your knowledge of the car. More often than not, you will be at the side of the road, scratching your head, trying to figure out why it died, this time.  However: it is not all doom and gloom. Your ego gets spiked every time that someone gives you a beep, a thumbs up, and even just a smile of appreciation. This will be the motivation to continue the suffering that you will endure with ownership. Been there; done that, and, yes, I do miss it. It was quite a journey. ... View more

Just another example of auction house attempting to maintain an interest about a hobby that in a lull, what with everything going on around the world. I am certain that many knowledgeable people are aware of the price ranges for collector vehicles,  at any time. This does not make for serious reading; only for humor. Reality: whatever the buyer wants to offer.   ... View more

You are absolutely right. Buy what you want, for the enjoyment of having it. If investment is your priority, then you are a small corner of the collectible hobby. It is nice to have the money to spend, but there are some things in life that money cannot buy. There are Volkswagen Beetle owners that enjoy their "Bug" more than the owner of that 1967 Corvette "427" Coupe that is stored in a garage. Get out onto the street, with a big smile and enjoy the world around you.   ... View more

I have a 1968 Camaro coupe. It began life as a 6 cylinder, "Grandma" car: 6, 2 speed power-glide automatic; power steering; red with an all white interior. Bright, sporty looks with a convenient size body to park easily. Now it has a 350 V-8 with a little rumble, making it sound hot. Not so. With a rear end around 2:76 , it goes no where fast, but I can cruise the highway forever. "SS" emblems and hood; this Camaro, along with any other '67 - 69, will draw thumbs up where ever you may go.  Sporty looks, not like a land yacht; these models will always be popular. If bought correctly, and with minimal maintenance, they will hold their value indefinitely. Easy on the pocket book, and a smile on your face every time that you go for a drive: DOES IT GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT? ... View more