The Quail 2026 featured classes highlight Route 66, Lamborghini Diablo, Japanese GTs, and the Ferrari F40. A new collector series also debuts with a curated private collection.
The Gooding Christie’s 2025 auction results show a historic 234 million dollar total. This performance represents a 14 percent increase in annual revenue. With a 96 percent sell-through rate, the house has solidified its position as a global leader in the collector car market.
Hagerty’s 2026 Bull Market List details 11 enthusiast cars expected to appreciate, spanning analog icons from the 1950s to the 2000s. These vehicles represent a cross-section of automotive passions, from the $1.55M Porsche Carrera GT to the under-$17k Mazda MX-5 Miata, offering diverse opportunities for savvy collectors seeking enjoyment and investment growth.
The 2025 International Historic Motoring Awards celebrated excellence across 16 categories. Winners included the Ford Escort and Giorgetto Giugiaro. The event featured over £7 million worth of cars and confirmed the thriving global health of the collector car community. IHMA recognized the best in restoration, events, and specialist achievement for the year.
Best One on the Planet unveils its Automotive Endangered Species List, highlighting once-common cars now extremely rare. From the Isuzu Impulse to the Audi 5000, enthusiasts track cars that vanished from roads and auctions.