All articles tagged with #collector cars
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Hagerty
Jerry Seinfeld's modified 1971 Porsche 911S, enhanced by RUF, sold for $664,500 at auction, highlighting its value and the car's celebrity association, despite a typical condition #1 value of around $240K.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Jalopnik
The article evaluates a 1997 Lotus Esprit V8 with 24,000 miles and a recent engine rebuild, priced at $59,500, considering its rarity and condition to determine if it's a good deal. It highlights the car's unique V8 engine, long production run, and nostalgic design features, ultimately asking readers whether the price is justified or too high.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Jalopnik
The article explores various imaginative first car purchases by lottery winners, ranging from luxury and exotic cars like Bugatti Veyron and Maserati Spyder to unique and nostalgic choices like a London cab, a fire truck, or childhood dream cars, highlighting the diverse desires of potential high-net-worth individuals.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Drive
The Plymouth Prowler, a unique and memorable car from the late 1990s, has made it onto Hagerty's 2024 Bull Market List for collector cars. While initially targeted towards baby boomers, the Prowler is now attracting interest from Gen X collectors. With its retro design and factory-built restomod appeal, the Prowler is seen as a solid financial bet among old cars. Despite its lackluster performance and aging quickly, the Prowler's novelty and survival on the road have contributed to its growing appeal among collectors.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Jalopnik
The annual Hagerty Bull Market list for collector cars in 2023 has been released, featuring ten vehicles that are expected to appreciate in value. The list includes the Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary, Chrysler Town & Country, BMW M3 (E9x), Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution, Ferrari FF, Jaguar XKR, Chevrolet Impala, Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler, Ford Thunderbird, and Chrysler Prowler. The list highlights the growing interest in older classics, the appeal of Japanese Domestic Market cars, and the preference for powerful engines and convertibles. It also notes the potential for unpopular cars from the past to gain popularity as collector items.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Autopian
In a 1970s episode of the TV show "Charlie's Angels," two original Ford Mustangs were blown up to save a Mustang II, which was considered the least desirable Mustang at the time. The Mustang II was disguised as a first-generation Mustang and then exploded for dramatic effect. This highlights how the value of cars can change over time, as original Mustangs are now highly sought after while Mustang IIs are less valuable.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Drive
A 2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R used in the movie Fast and Furious has sold for a record $1.18m at auction, making it the highest confirmed sale for a Skyline GT-R and the most expensive Nissan ever sold. The car was imported to the US without an engine by Kaizo Industries and was later impounded by customs officials before being released and exported to the Netherlands. The car has never been registered in the EU and may one day be eligible for US import under the 25-year rule. The car gained a large front-mount intercooler and a Nismo exhaust, and boost levels were turned up to get the engine delivering 550 horsepower.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The ClassicCars.com Journal
A well-preserved 1989 Ford F-150 4x4 pickup truck is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Raymond, New Hampshire. The truck has only 63,475 original miles and has undergone numerous upgrades and enhancements, including replacement parts for the fuel filter, spark plugs and wires, ball joints, bearings, wheel seals, air filter, distributor cap, universal joints, EGR valve, brakes and rotors, shocks, springs, O2 sensor, and front axle shaft. The truck also features Warn locking hubs up front and BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A raised-white letter tires on aluminum wheels. The interior is done up in two-tone black and red, complete with Ford-branded floor mats. The seller is asking $26,500 or best offer for this clean F-150.