I am sure this was filmed prior to that Bring a Trailer deal, but the "oddities" do shine a bad light on Duncan for sure although I don't think they are technically illegal... just not admirable. ... View more

@audiobycarmineI think there are plenty of events you can take this to. This car would be welcome at pretty much every significant event. Pebble Beach, Villa d'Este, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival, and more. If the owner were so inclined to show it and drive it, the prestigious events that would want it to attend are endless. ... View more

@Isaiah1000 Inflation is one of many factors that goes into a vehicle's value, but not all vehicles are seeing increases in value on inflation alone. The market is actually much more nuanced than that. We rely heavily on confirmed sales, asking prices, marque expert input and insurance data to build a complete picture of the market.  ... View more

@Kingwood For clarification, is the vehicle not mentioned also missing from our valuation tools, or are you asking why we didn't mention it in our recommendation to adjust values? If we simply didn't mention it, it is not to imply that we don't want to adjust the value if your coverage is indeed low. If you need to adjust your coverage our friendly agents would love to hear from you. They can be reached at  1-877-922-9701.   If it is also not included in our price guide, any information about what your car is would be most helpful in improving our price guide coverage. ... View more

I think this kills any leg up the Integra has over the Civic Si, which in my opinion wasn't much already. Now with the GR Corolla coming out and supposedly in the same price range, I think the Integra is dead to enthusiasts (not that it wasn't already) before it even arrives. ... View more

I think that is a valid view, but I agree with some of it and see a different perspective on other parts, and some of it is old news to the close watcher.   I think that we are seeing a legitimate resurgence (how long it'll last is a big question mark though). Yes, rising tides raise all ships, but it is a hard argument to make in my mind that a 318 or 360 MOPAR is primed to pop because 383 and 440 cars are up... 340s are a different story, those have some performance pedigree and they have seen growth because of it.   I've been watching the market very closely for years and some of the cars noted have been on the rise for a while. Late 70s Z/28s already saw a boost, just not as much as Bandit T/A's, which are a bit more "muscly" anyway. But mid to late 70s T/A's (especially 77-81) have been as if not more expensive (in certain configurations) than the early 70s for a few years now and 89 Turbo T/A's have came up in value a few years ago and have been bouncing up and down for a while.   Now the Monte Carlo and Grand Prix aero cars... I think there is some validity there. I think they're a bargain given what they are.   But really, everything is up. Some of it might be a rising tide, other side is that it is newfound recognition. ... View more

I don't know that I agree with the sentiment in your opening sentence completely. Yes, there is always going to be a shortage with any type of vehicle, but the issue is pretty pronounced in the Japanese market, especially for cars not produced for the North American market. I'm not talking just in North America, I'm talking everywhere.  ... View more

@EdM I highly encourage you to check out Hagerty Valuation Tools to get a baseline. https://www.hagerty.com/valuation-tools/search?q=1990+Chevrolet+K1500 As you already know, the Z71 package was a lot more subtle than it has become. Since most of the changes were mechanical (better gear ratio, shocks, etc.) and a set of skid plates, we really haven't seen a vast enough difference in value to the trucks without it to call them out specifically. ... View more

@hyperv6 correct me if I’m assuming incorrectly, but I get a bit of a feeling that the assumption is that we completely rely on auctions to estimate the market. While auctions are nice because we can look at reported sales, leaning on one source of information is not a great way to get the big picture. With cars of this level, we do rely on conversations with marque experts who do have insight to those more likely private sales. Sorry if I made it seem like we lean on only auctions. Just wanted to set the record straight. ... View more

@hyperv6 it might comfort you to know that I am heavily involved in the Hagerty Price Guide, so I completely get your point. Merely pointing out that not much was going on with the F40 between now and January, and we did see some reported sales. If anything the others are catching up. ... View more

@NAMiata the real reason is the F40 saw nearly no movement this past quarter, where it saw significant changes in the previous. ... View more

@TG right, and that is what is happening in some cases here. That said, most people who are into these cars are not dummies and it is public knowledge what paperwork the car needs to come into the country if you choose to look for it. I would recommend against buying a JDM import where the owner can't produce the paperwork regardless of which owner they are down the line. Where it can be an issue is if the seller has improperly filed or forged documents. Buying a car is always a risk to some extent and the due diligence required to buy a gray market car and not get burned is marginally more of a pain than a car for domestic consumption.   Think of it this way, you'd never pay top dollar for a Hemi Cuda without first making sure the car is documented to prove it is everything the seller says it is. The same train of thought applies to gray market cars. ... View more

@Gary_Bechtold I don't disagree that the 25 years is ridiculous. I think most import enthusiasts would love to see that rule repealed, but here we are... I have varying feelings about the situation. Yes, I think those who cannot follow the rules are justifiably getting their consequences, those in the JDM community who are honest enough to wait are very upset with these people. Those who could've educated themselves I'm on the fence about. A little of prior preparedness could've saved a lot of trouble. Those who were legitimately duped and left out in the cold, I feel genuinely bad for because there are cars that would otherwise be legal by age that are now illegal because of the importer's actions with little path to rectify that.  ... View more

@TG It may or may not be to some. Most of the paperwork is done by the importer, so simply asking for proof of documentation is enough. And researching the seller is something that should happen whenever buying a car. So it comes down to how badly you want the car. ... View more

I don't have a clever saying for mine, it's simply my last name, but the reason for having it is pretty neat. My father decided to pick up a plate with our last name in 1978 and he kept it on one vehicle or another throughout my lifetime. When I purchased his 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix a few years back, he and I worked it so that the plate could be passed on to me. I eventually sold the Pontiac and kept the plate, which is on my daily driver. So we are going on 44 years of this plate in the family. The cool part is that with Michigan releasing a retro plate this year, (which of course I bought immediately) it looks a lot closer in style to the original (which I have as well). ... View more

@Gerardhynes If you're using your driver's club login and it isn't working, then there might be a bug with your account. If you don't mind sending me a private message of the email associated with your Driver's Club account, I can have the team dig into what the issue is. ... View more

It's good if you already have one, but I feel your pain. I am solidly priced out of the market for my dream car.   I will remind you that the two cars at Gooding & Company are market outliers and should not be viewed as trendsetting sales due to their high originality and documentation. To expect those sales to be repeated would be wishful thinking. ... View more

@Edie85635 I think a good baseline would be to start with Hagerty Valuation Tools. Granted we list only stock vehicles, but it should offer a good starting point.   As for a place to sell. With such few miles and being a manual, I think it is a great candidate for Bring a Trailer auctions. Here's a recent sale of a somewhat similar truck with a lot more miles. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-dodge-power-ram-350-5/    Only thing with them is you gotta be willing to wait a bit for the listing to go up due to their popularity as a platform, but I think you'd get the most money out of it through them based on past sales. ... View more

I think scammers are a bit more prevalent than people realize. When selling my 69 Pontiac, I had a handful of potential buyers from out of state that I just had a really bad feeling about it. One of them was even willing to buy it sight unseen, no inspection and would have his lawyer send a purchase agreement. That one felt kinda off. Face to face with cash is always the safest bet. ... View more

To me, that's unfortunate they could be doing that. Wouldn't be the first time. The 7th Gen Si (EP3) is arguably not what it could've been as to not draw sales away from Acura.   That said I agree, any sort of affordable, sporty manual transmission car is a huge win right now. Fingers crossed they can breathe a bit of power into it in a couple years. The engine is certainly capable of it. ... View more

I was a bit disappointed to find out that the '22 Si makes only 3-horsepower more than my '08 Si. For a car that has always seemed to be aimed to hit the GTI square between the eyes, it makes no sense that it would have such a power deficit compared to the current GTI. But considering that Hondata has a $700 flash tuner that they have proven makes 248 hp at the hubs, I still find the Si more interesting than the GTI considering it is possible to make similar power. I wonder if they're nerfing this generation to let the upcoming Integra fill the gap between the Si and the Type R. Would suck if they're "EP3-ing" this model, because I find it more interesting than the Integra. ... View more

You get that generation Camry with the V6 and they are downright quick. A friend of mine has one as a beater. My 69 Grand Prix with the 350-horsepower 400 had a very difficult time pulling away from it off of a stoplight. These cars might not look like much, but in the right trim, they're an understated enthusiast car. ... View more

@caspian65 I can assure you that even if a car wasn't mentioned here, doesn't mean it wasn't on our radar. The piece was really meant to be a snapshot of how nutty the market was in Scottsdale, rather than a comprehensive list, I'd still be writing the article if that were the case. ... View more

@drhino That's okay. I can't bring myself to watch classics like Two Lane Blacktop, Bullitt, or Vanishing Point more than once every 5-years because I need some resemblance of a plot line to remain interested, but I still understand their cultural significance even if I don't seek those movies out to watch. ... View more

@Vicious6 No, it wasn't forgotten. The point of the article was to point out cars which cars indicated broader movement in their segment. The Grand National was an outlier sale. Bookend cars will always bring money that no other car will bring. So the last GN selling for $500k, while a big sale doesn't necessarily mean that all GN's are appreciating at even close to the same clip. If that makes sense. ... View more

@h4052 Thanks for the feedback. Specifically with the VIN decoder. Not to worry, it is coming back but might not be until spring. If you need to decode a VIN, the Canadian version of the valuation tools is still in the old website format and has the VIN decoder. https://www.hagerty.ca/valuationtools Not to worry though, it was a tough choice to hold the feature back and this is a high importance item to be brought back. ... View more

@Ccliddle9 the value is going to be very dependent on the condition of everything and how many pieces are missing. Even if "everything's there" something always seems to go missing. I know because I've been there.   In regards to what you could sell it for, unless it's in show condition and ready to assemble and drive, I would set my value expectations below our "fair" condition range in our price guide, which is $8,000 - $10,000. Obviously try to get as much as you can, but be prepared that someone may only offer half of that.   My suggestion is that if you have the time to put it back together as is and get it running, your efforts will be rewarded by a lot more. Buyers are usually willing to pay more for a complete and running vehicle than a disassembled project, all things being the same. Vehicles in parts are always a tough sell and tend to attract the worst in tire kickers and lowballers as well. ... View more

@HacksawI can’t say I fully agree with you there. It’s not like they’re talking Ferraris or Lamborghinis whose cost to own are staggering. I’d still argue that American cars are still represented way more than foreign when it comes to articles.  ... View more

@MG54 we’re probably talking a few hundred to thousand cars coming in. So few in comparison to the rest of the pool of cars on the road to make a difference. So I don’t get the point being made.  ... View more

Shakes fist in a northerly direction. ... View more

@BAust the price guide value will most certainly have no bearing on the sale price of the car listed. However it does highlight the average market for an average Grand National, which is pertinent to the discussion. I wouldn't read between the lines here as nobody within Hagerty's valuation team or media team who thinks that it will sell anywhere near posted price guide values. ... View more

@GoFast the 1996 Corvette Grand Sport was included for the 2019 list. The bull market list covers vehicles that we feel will see great value growth in the next year. Many of the cars chosen are emerging collectors or ones that may see renewed growth. The list is based in analytics and little of it has to do with personal preferences. That said, Corvettes are collectible and always will be and a list of future valuation movers isn’t necessary for anyone to see that. ... View more

And they have been for nearly 2-decades. There are certainly rarer cars out there from this era that have similar power levels, but these just seem to resonate with the broader public. ... View more

Even without the collectability factor, I hear that these are not THAT enjoyable to drive to their full potential. People with more life experience than me with these cars have stated that 440 and 426 Cuda Convertibles have about the structural rigidity of a wet noodle.  ... View more

@MATTMERICA Well sort of. The GNX, yes some have just started to sell for $200k, but Grand Nationals have not. I'm actually not aware of any GN selling for $200k yet. If this were a GNX, I think your estimate might be on the nose, for a standard Grand National, I think that might be a tad high although you never know what people will pay in this crazy market. ... View more

Has to be the Corbin Sparrow Pizza Butt. Real car. ... View more

This pretty much covers all the bases. Having a father with a 30x40 heated barn has been a lifesaver and considering he is the world's worst enabler, I don't feel bad parking my stuff. That said, he could really consider that first piece of advice. He's got so many parts that go to projects that were sent down the road 10 years ago it isn't funny. We could easily fit another car or two in the spots taken up by parts. ... View more

@hyperv6 Engine is actually still for sale. Went ahead and updated the hyperlink to make sure the item can still be seen. Owner has yet to post new pictures or to amend their salty comments about me. ... View more

I'm with you there. The R33 has grown on me, quite a bit. I think it's a very good looking model, especially the 400R. The changes to the body gives really gives it presence. ... View more

Some of the earlier Saleens are covered on Hagerty Valuation Tools, but they are not the most expensive for their respective generation, hence not being mentioned. ... View more

@Pioneer27185 My apologies. Even better.   On the values, we carry a wide selection on Hagerty Valuation Tools. https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuationtools/search/Auto/1968/Chevrolet/Camaro   I do have to ask, is this an original SS with a 327 or a tribute? We do not list values on the SS with a 327 because at least according to Chevy, the smallest engine in the SS was a 350. As for the automatic and the RS package, see our value notes on the page for accurate estimates. ... View more

@buellerdan It's sort of a toss up between IROCs and Z/28's of the time. I think the IROC has the nostalgia advantage which carries a slight premium over a Z/28 from the numbers I've seen. But I think the 1LE is hard to pin down. I'd imagine that most 3rd Gen people would be happy to score any 1LE given their scarcity, but I'd expect for the collector who has it all, they'd be willing to pay a bit more to have the best AND rarest example. ... View more

@Pioneer27185 I assure you that the intent was not to snub the 67/68 in this article. It just so happens that the 69 ZL1 beats out even the 67/68 Yenkos by a decent margin. The article is certainly not picking a personal favorite, but based in hard data from our price guide. That said, your nephew is very lucky to have an uncle so willing to pass the car along to a caretaker in the family. ... View more

@drhino I can't say I disagree, but I will say that the GT-R has always been a technological advancement. Even with the R32, it was leaps and bounds above many exotics of the time. That in mind, the paddle shift of the R35 makes more sense if you look at it through that perspective. Not that a three pedal version wouldn't have been appreciated. ... View more

@TOG What really pushes the 70 RA IV up there is rarity. 71-72 you only had one choice in engine plus the RA IV has that mythical quality around it. In a way, I think it is spiritually the engine that best suits the idea around that Trans Am for it's namesake, but the 455 HO is certainly the better choice if you want a car that's a monster from stoplight to stoplight. My father has a 4-speed equipped '72 and thought it was an excellent street machine but always felt the 400 Pontiac was a better balanced engine. ... View more

@Firechicken313 nothing insulting about Honda. I put my 69 GP up to make room for an 8th Gen Civic Si and I harbor no regrets. ... View more

@Firechicken313 small correction, Celica is a Toyota. I think him calling an F-Body low class is harsh though. ... View more

@jwillieb not to get into a heated debate but yes, I do understand that 70 was a mid-year introduction. But calling the late production 69’s a 70 would be a new thing to me however I have seen a small contingent call the 1970 model year 70-1/2. But yeah feel this is nitty gritty details that even the average Firebird enthusiast is willing to overlook. ... View more

@TOG awesome engine, however the premise of the article was the most expensive car from each generation. Definitely worth a mention, but there can only be one “most expensive” ... View more

I'd throw in the 8th Gen Si (07-11) in the suggestion box as well. Last of the high RPM Si's and temptingly cheap still. ... View more