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Collector Car Market Hits Five-Year Low Amid Decline

8/22/2025

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The Hagerty Market Rating for collector cars is at 59.6, the lowest in five years, showing a three-month decline.
The Hagerty Market Index has fallen 16% from its peak, with 13 declines in 14 months.
Only two of 14 metrics improved this month; expert sentiment rose slightly to 51.
Auction activity has decreased for five months, with median sale prices at their lowest since May 2020.
Upcoming Monterey auction results may positively impact the Market Rating next month.

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Story summary

The Hagerty Market Rating for collector cars is at 59.6, the lowest in five years, showing a three-month decline.
The Hagerty Market Index has fallen 16% from its peak, with 13 declines in 14 months.
Only two of 14 metrics improved this month; expert sentiment rose slightly to 51.
Auction activity has decreased for five months, with median sale prices at their lowest since May 2020.
Upcoming Monterey auction results may positively impact the Market Rating next month.