25 of the best collector cars to buy and drive in 2025 for under $25,000
The following selections are based on average № 2 or 3+ condition values compiled from Hagerty/Broad Arrow Group, RM Sotheby’s, and Gooding & Co. They have reached the bottom of their depreciation curve and, kept in like (№ 2 or № 3) condition, are most likely to appreciate while still providing driving enjoyment at a reasonable entry point. Continue reading
- Market Finds
- Petersen Automotive Museum to Host Cruise-in to Support Fire Recovery
- ON THE BLOCK: Seminal 1948 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa Headlines Inaugural Broad Arrow Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Sale
- The Bugatti Home Collection Debuts in Paris
- STORIES: 33,000 Kilometers in a Porsche 911 Dakar
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Other finds
- Original unrestored 1956 Porsche 356 A Speedster driver; 46,578 miles – $269,500
- Highly original 1964 MG MGB 45-year second ownership – $24,500
- One of 112 1969 Pontiac Firebird 350 HO Convertible 2012 frame off resto – $36,500
- Cherished and pampered 1986 Nissan 200SX Turbo sympathetic mods – $14,500
- One-owner 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary 32,452 miles – $29,995
- One of 138 1986 DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S 59,656 miles – $210,000
- Mostly original 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV Rex Chambers maintained – $18,500
- Well maintained and sorted 1989 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible 5-speed – $14,900
- Two-owner 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.0 HO 5-speed; 62,010 miles – $14,500
- 19,500-mile 2005 GMC C4500 4×4 Topkick Diesel original owner – $67,500
- One-owner 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback highly original; №s matching – $49,750
Special charity event on Sunday, January 26, supported by Clarios and OPTIMA Batteries, will aid fire recovery efforts with fundraising, item collection and a Red Cross blood drive
WHAT: The Petersen Automotive Museum will host a charity Cruise-In on Sunday, January 26, to thank first responders and support recovery efforts from the devastating Southern California fires. In partnership with Clarios and OPTIMA Batteries, proceeds raised from the Cruise-In will benefit the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and the LAPD West Bureau. In addition, the American Red Cross will be on hand with an information booth and Blood Donation Center. The museum has partnered with an items collection organization and will accept donations for distribution to evacuation centers and families impacted by the fires. Continue reading
PARIS, France (January 17, 2025) – As part of Maison&Objet In The City, the iconic hyper sports car brand brings its new furniture collection to France with an exclusive showcase at the Luxury Living store on the legendary Avenue George V. Continue reading
GROSSE POINTE, Mich. (January 17, 2025) – Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) company, is thrilled to announce the consignment of what many consider to be one of the most original early Ferrari models extant to its inaugural Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction. Never before offered for public sale, the 1948 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa with Coachwork by Carrozzeria Ansaloni (Estimate: €5.500.000 – €7.500.000), is one of two examples purchased by the Besana brothers, Ferrari’s earliest customers. Notably, the Spyder Corsa on offer, chassis number 004 C, finished sixth overall at the 1948 Targa Florio and is a veteran of the 1948 and 1949 Mille Miglia races, while also boasting period Formula Two competition and hill climbs to its credit. Continue reading
PLANO, Texas (January 16, 2025) – After a decade on the market and more than a combined 90,000 units sold across 62 countries and regions, the Lexus RC and RC F will officially be discontinued at the conclusion of this model year. Offering consumers one last taste of their exhilarating performance and unparalleled grace, the RC and RC F will cross the proverbial finish line in harmony as 2025 comes to a close. Continue reading
BARCELONA (January 16, 2025) – Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera is the ultimate hypercar. Presented last June as a celebration of the brand’s 120th anniversary, it represents a step forward in terms of performance, efficiency and driving range. The Carmen Sagrera is powered by four electric motors delivering 1,114 hp and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 2.6 seconds, providing the thrilling driving experience a true gentleman driver seeks. Continue reading
BUDAPEST (January 16, 2025) – KAMManufaktur is officially launching its 912c Targa, a car with all the lightweight purity expected from KAMM, but with the much sought-after soft-window Targa body.
The KAMM 912c has become renowned around the world for its light weight, high-quality build, classic looks and exhilarating performance. In a world of ever-increasing electronic driver management, the KAMM 912c allows owners to take back control and enjoy a truly analogue driving experience. Continue reading
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. (January 15, 2025) – If one character could be said to dominate BMW’s early years in the US, it’s Max Hoffman. As BMW’s sole distributor in this country from 1962 to 1975, Hoffman was a champion of the marque, one whose belief in BMW allowed cars like the 2002 to reach a broad audience of dedicated enthusiasts. Alas, Hoffman’s true role within BMW history is as much villain as hero, however, as it was with respect to nearly all of the marques represented at one time or another by the Hoffman Motors Corporation. Continue reading