Classic and Sports Car – The London Show 2015
November 17, 2015
London was the place to be the final weekend of October 2015. The first ever Classic and Sports Car – The London 2015 Show, one of the largest and most prestigious European classic car shows this year, was held at the beautiful Alexandra Palace. Legendary Jaguar chief test driver and engineer Norman Dewis OBE, was the star ...
Curtain Call for Camaro’s Generation 5
October 30, 2015
By Paul Stenquist / Originally Published October 13, 2015 / Hagerty / Last chances are heaped upon us. There’s that last chance to save 50 cents a pound on bananas and the last chance to reserve tickets for the hockey season – neither of which ever seems to be truly final. But when Chevrolet says this is ...
Can the New Beetle Save Volkswagen’s U.S. Sales?
October 26, 2015
With Volkswagen’s emissions scandal still making headlines, nobody knows how long it will take the German automaker to turn things around. VW’s credibility is shot, that’s for sure. The company has been known as an innovator for years, earning them what seemed to be a die-hard fan base. We’ll see just how die-hard VW customers truly are in ...
Classic Classified: 1978 Porsche 924
October 9, 2015
By Greg Ingold / Originally Published August 11, 2015 / Hagerty / From: Hemmings Motor News Date: March 1989 Price then: $6,000 ($11,500 adjusted for inflation – about the cost of a new 2015 Nissan Versa today) Price now: $3,000 – $14,400 Approximate dollar difference: $3,000 (assuming No. 1 condition) Approximate annual rate of return: .08% PORSCHE: ...
Classic Classified: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
October 1, 2015
By Greg Ingold / Originally Published August 6, 2015 / Hagerty / From: Hemmings Motor News Date: March 1989 Price then: $17,500 (33,700 adjusted for inflation – about the cost of a new 2015 Chevrolet Impala today) Price now: $23,500 – $74,500 Approximate dollar difference: $41,000 (assuming No. 1 condition) Approximate annual rate of return: 3% IMPALA: ...
The Rat Rod: Just an Unfinished Hot Rod?
September 28, 2015
A little while ago I decided to ask a few car enthusiasts at a local rod run what, exactly, is a rat rod. What makes them so different from traditional hot rods? I was shocked and amused by some of the answers that I received so I thought I’d share them with our readers (people who ...
Six Car Myths Debunked: Don’t be Duped!
September 27, 2015
By Benjamin Jerew / Originally Published September 25, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / We’ve all heard legends and old wives’ tales that defy logical explanation, yet Uncle Buck and Cousin Vinny absolutely swear by them. Like the majestic Jackalope, many car myths are just begging to be busted. Here are six car myths debunked: Car Myths ...
Ten Emerging Collector Vehicles
September 25, 2015
By Hagerty / Originally Published August 5, 2015 / Hagerty / Some short-sighted prognosticators in the classic car world have gone on record as saying that nothing built post-1972 will ever be collectible, but the unmistakable popularity of 1980s and 1990s cars in the market has illustrated the fallacy of that statement. Here are five up-and-comers to ...
The Concours d’LeMons: Odd & Awful Car Show
September 3, 2015
If you’re a car guy and you’re in Pebble Beach, Calif., in August, you’re probably there for one thing, and one thing only: the Concours d’Elegance. It’s truly one of the automotive world’s premier events, and something every classic car lover should see at least once in their lifetime. On the flip side, a car ...
Driverless Car Technology is Closer than You Think
September 2, 2015
By Holly Reich / Originally Published June 22, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / Driverless car technology, otherwise known as the self-driving car, autonomous car or robotic car, is capable of navigating the environment without a human at the helm — and it’s nothing new. Most major car companies have been hard at work on this technology for ...
Zelectric Motors: Classic Volkswagens Go Electric
August 26, 2015
One of the main challenges of driving classic vehicles on a regular basis is compromising fuel efficiency on the road. While modern hybrid and fully electric cars are increasing their market share on a daily basis, there’s no denying our love for the classics… especially Volkswagens. Fortunately, Zelectric Motors of San Diego has taken up the gauntlet ...
Classic Pickups Are the Fastest Growing Collector Vehicle Segment
August 4, 2015
By Hagerty / Originally Published July 6, 2015 / Hagerty / Significant Shift from Utility to Collectability As the collector vehicle lifestyle continues to evolve, classic pickups have become the fastest growing segment among collectors. Analysis conducted by the Hagerty Valuation Team confirms the number of pickups purchased by collectors has grown more than any other collector ...
