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  • James G.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • May 31, 1976
    • 1556

    2019-2020 Market Report

    I received this from Bruce Treaney at FANTASY JUNCTION in Emmerville, California. I have known Bruce since 1978 and believe he has an excellent pulse of the Antique Classic Car Market. His current Market Report is as follows.

    ''It is not a huge surprise to anyone even casually watching the collector car market to see that the feeling of rushing into the market to control an upswinging asset has cooled markedly. The buyers today, seem to be people interested in cars for what they actually are, rather than cars representing another investment asset class. This can bring people previously priced out of the market back in. It also means that the buyers are more particular, and not rushed into a decision thinking that they will miss a deal. Today, buyers seek more of information, history, and photographs, yet few seem to take the time to actually go see and drive a car.





    However, an interesting theme emerged during 2019; the re-sale of cars back to their previous owners. On no less than six occasions this year, cars from our inventory found their way back to their previous owners, ranging from Ferrari Daytonas to Morgan plus 4s, a trend which does bring into question the longevity of the currently active buying population, still primarily comprised of Baby Boomers.



    High quality cars- particularly very accurate repilcars- with a broader use-case continue to sell well, particularly now. Cars with several purposes or capable of a range of uses including eventing with minimal prep or team support, fare well in the marketplace. The more relaxed events, non-official rallies, vintage races, and cars and coffee-type get togethers are catering to these more casual mixed-use cars. Assuming they are priced correctly, cars which are not perfect but very presentable, and easy to casually show, appear to be more in demand than fully restored examples which require delicate handling. Cars which are comparatively simple to use and can be operated by friends or spouses are also of increasing popularity.

    There are more events on the calendar where car enthusiast can participate with their car than ever before, and events like the Le Mans Classic, the Mille Miglia and many others continue to be oversubscribed, so there is obviously interest. We do feel that moving forward in the near term, these should be the reasons to buy an old, or interesting car, rather than counting on a car to outperform other investments. ''
    Over 80 Corvettes of fun ! Love Rochester Fuel Injection 57-65 cars. Love CORVETTE RACE CARS
    Co-Founder REGISTRY OF CORVETTE RACE CARS.COM
  • John S.
    Very Frequent User
    • May 4, 2008
    • 424

    #2
    John Seeley
    67 Black/Teal
    300 hp 3 speed coupe
    65 Maroon/Black
    35k mile Fuelie coupe

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    • Keith K.
      Very Frequent User
      • January 23, 2008
      • 510

      #3
      Re: 2019-2020 Market Report

      Very well written - an accurate assessment in my opinion. Thanks for sharing

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      • Michael J.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • January 27, 2009
        • 7073

        #4
        Re: 2019-2020 Market Report

        Yes, I would agree with Fuelie John. Pretty accurate as far as I can tell. Cars are for driving and enjoying, stocks and bonds are investments.....
        Big Tanks In the High Mountains of New Mexico

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        • Kenneth B.
          Extremely Frequent Poster
          • August 31, 1984
          • 2084

          #5
          Re: 2019-2020 Market Report

          Although I have bought & sold many Corvettes I never thought of them as investments like stocks. I have always told people to buy waht they like & can aford then like what they bought. If it makes money when you sell it great if not it is still great intertanment.
          65 350 TI CONV 67 J56 435 CONV,67,390/AIR CONV,70 454/air CONV,
          What A MAN WON'T SPEND TO GIVE HIS ASS A RIDE

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          • Paul H.
            Very Frequent User
            • September 30, 2000
            • 678

            #6
            Re: 2019-2020 Market Report

            Well written and accurate. I agree with Ken. I have always viewed ownership of these cars as an investment in pleasure. If they appreciate as a by product of that enjoyment, it's like gravy on the turkey. I can't put a price on the enjoyment I get out of driving and owning these cars. In fact, I'm going for a ride today.

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