Hagerty released his eighth on Monday annual “bull market” list According to the insurer, the value of classic cars will increase in the coming year.
As always in this list, these are cars that have almost reached the bottom of the depreciation curve – meaning they are still relatively affordable to buy – but are also expected to attract more interest from collectors in the near future therefore considered solid investments.
So if you’re looking to add a collector car to your garage in the coming year, these are Hagerty’s top 10 picks.
2010 BMW M3 GTS
2008-2013 BMW M3
The fourth-generation M3 is distinguished by its 4.0-liter V8 and a range of body styles that include coupe, convertible and sedan. These features have always made the E9X M3 desirable, but Hagerty believes it is now making the transition from used car to modern classic. Average values are up 34%, with good examples ranging from $51,600 to $65,800.
1969 Chevrolet Impala SS 427 (Photo via Hagerty)
1965-1970 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevy introduced the SS (Super Sport) badge for the Impala in 1961, but Hagerty says the fourth-generation Impala, which debuted in 1965, is the real deal. This generation set sales records at the time, while the 1969 edition of the Impala SS featured the 427 cubic inch LS1 V8. Prices for a 1960s muscle car are also quite low, ranging from $30,100 to $44,500 for excellent examples.
1947 Chrysler Town & Country (photo via Hagerty)
1946-1950 Chrysler Town & Country
This is not a minivan. The postwar Town & Country applied the wood frame typically seen on period station wagons to convertible, sedan, and pillarless coupe body styles. This created a distinctive design that still stands out today thanks to a limited edition. Average prices for the best examples range from $81,400 to $144,000.
2013 Ferrari FF (photo via Hagerty)
2011-2016 Ferrari FF
Before Ferrari took a step away from brand purity with the Purosangue SUV, Ferrari took a half-step with the FF. The four-seater was intended to offer a bit more utility with a shooting brake body style and Ferrari’s first all-wheel drive system, but still featured a 6.3-liter V-12. It was later redesigned into the GTC4 Lusso. Good examples are now worth between $143,000 and $177,000.
1966 Ford Thunderbird (photo via Hagerty)
1964-1966 Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird has taken many forms over the years, from the original finned “Baby Bird” to later aerodynamically shaped models to the last generation Retro Bird. This fourth-generation model is likely to appeal more to younger generations, according to Hagerty, and is still affordable, with prices for the best examples ranging from $41,300 to $56,400.
2006 Jaguar XKR (Photo via Hagerty)
2000-2006 Jaguar XKR
The 2000 XKR was a sportier version of the XK8, introduced in 1997 as a much-needed replacement for the XJS. This relic of Jaguar’s Ford ownership requires more maintenance than some other cars of its era, but is generally reliable and should appeal to buyers under 40, according to Hagerty. The best examples average $26,700 to $38,900.
1983 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler (photo via Hagerty)
1981-1986 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler
The CJ-8 was a stretched version of the CJ-7 that featured a small pickup bed. The name Scrambler was optimistic, as low-end torque was more important than horsepower in the inline four- and six-cylinder engines on offer. CJ-8 models now appreciate in value faster than CJ-7s, with average prices of $41,400 to $52,600 for the best examples, according to Hagerty.
1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition (Photo via Hagerty)
1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th anniversary
The Countach, introduced in 1971, was produced for Lamborghini’s 25th anniversary in 1989. To celebrate, Lamborghini launched a special edition with additional spoilers and vents designed by future Pagani founder Horacio Pagani. Only 658 examples were built, and good examples are now valued at $612,500 to $770,000.
1997 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution (Photo via Hagerty)
1997-1999 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution
The Pajero Evo wasn’t originally sold in the US, but is now legal to import under the 25-year rule, with prices averaging between $50,000 and $70,000. It is a rally version of the Pajero SUV (versions of which were sold in the United States as the Montero), inspired by Mitsubishi’s successful Paris-Dakar rally racing car.
1997 Plymouth Prowler (Photo via Hagerty)
1997-2002 Plymouth Prowler
This 1990s interpretation of a 1950s hot rod is unlike anything ever found in showrooms. Admittedly, it’s not for everyone and only features a 3.5-liter V6 instead of the V8 engines of the cars that inspired it. However, the Prowler is now enjoying greater popularity among members of the generation. Prices for good examples currently average between $34,800 and $45,500.
