Five “Undesirable” Collector Cars that have Skyrocketed in Value
June 19, 2014
By Rob Sass / Originally Published May 9, 2014 / Hagerty The classic car world is possibly one of the most opinionated collecting pursuits known to man, and nearly everyone seems to have an opinion on relative values and desirability. Each car on this list has at one time or another been deemed by “experts” ...
Spring – the Perfect Season for So Cal Auto Shows
May 22, 2014
Spring. It’s the season for college graduations, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day… and So Cal auto shows! If you’re a car enthusiast, you have no shortage of opportunities to show, buy, sell or trade classic cars and parts… or just to look and admire them! On May 3 and 4th, the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles hosted a Mustang ...
Five Classic Mustangs You Can Still Afford
April 24, 2014
By Rob Sass / Originally Published April 18, 2014 / Hagerty In the run up to the big 50th anniversary of the Mustang, prices of the classic first version of the Mustang, the 1964½ (technically a 1965 model) through 1966, have been moving up. The best convertibles and fastbacks with the highest horsepower engines can ...
1969 Mustang Shelby GT500 Found After 40 Years
April 8, 2014
Every classic car guy has heard a tail about an incredible barn find. Well, here’s another one! This time it was a rare 1969 428 Mustang Shelby GT500 hidden beneath 40 years of dust. Once the dust was cleared, this rare muscle car was found to be in mint condition. Some people have theorized that the ...
Classic Road Trips: Must See Sights on Route 66
February 21, 2014
Planning a road trip? Today we’ll look at one route that should be on everyone’s bucket list. Known as the Main Street of America, the Will Rogers Highway, and the Mother Road, Route 66 is an iconic American highway. Built in 1926, and completely paved in 1938, Route 66 gets nearly 13 million travelers each ...
Muscle Cars are Making a Comeback with Record Sale Prices
February 13, 2014
Classic cars always fluctuate in value, but it seems that American muscle cars are finally on the way up again. Back in the early 2000s, the muscle car segment was booming. Unfortunately, the economic downturn hit, and in 2008 vintage car values crashed. Muscle car values fell particularly hard. After posting the most significant gains, ...
The Weirdest Cars that Crossed the Block at the Scottsdale Auctions
February 7, 2014
By Rob Sass / Originally Published January 24, 2014 / Hagerty Six big collector car auctions concluded last weekend in Scottsdale, Ariz. While the extravaganza was anchored by the massive 1,400-car Barrett-Jackson sale, five other sales took place around the same time, all within a 40-mile radius. And in addition to the usual Corvettes, Mustangs and ...
Five of the Coolest “Affordable” Classics from the Scottsdale Auctions
February 3, 2014
By Rob Sass / Originally Published January 17, 2014 / Hagerty Barrett-Jackson and the other January auctions that have sprung up around it in Scottsdale, Ariz., have never been known for bargains. But if you look hard enough, there’s more than enough cool to go around for well under $100,000 (in some cases, for under $25,000). Here ...
Bad Gas Keeping Your Classic From Running its Best?
January 31, 2014
Aside from the price, gasoline hasn’t changed much in the last 100 years. But, with ethanol blends (i.e. corn fuel, alcohol fuel, renewable fuel, gasohol, E10, E85) becoming the new standard for fuel around the world, classic car owners are having more issues than ever before. You see, ethanol absorbs water at a much higher ...
On the Block: Ringo Starr’s Custom 1957 Chevy
January 23, 2014
Ringo Starr’s custom 1957 Chevy Bel Air is up for grabs! The car is scheduled to be auctioned off in Paris, France on February 7th. It’s expected to fetch somewhere in the neighborhood of $54,000-108,000. But, even without the added attention of belonging to a Beatle, this car is special. If you’re familiar with the legendary George ...
The Big Reveal is Coming: Chevy’s 2015 Corvette Z06
January 10, 2014
In Pomona, we believe all Corvettes are instant classics. Chevy hasn’t released much information about their 2015 Corvette Z06 yet, but we expect it to follow suit. They have said that it’s the most track-focused Corvette ever. But, from the teaser picture that they’ve released, all we’ve really seen are some very impressive tires! The super-sticky Michelin Pilot Sport ...
New Laws Effecting California Drivers in 2014
January 7, 2014
While welcoming in the New Year, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is also reminding motorists of some new laws that became effective this year. The following laws went into effect on January 1, 2014, unless otherwise noted. Bicycles: Passing Distance AB 1371, known as the Three Feet for Safety Act, will require a ...
