Future Collectibles
It's impossible to know which cars and trucks will stand out in the minds of collectors 10, 20, or even 30 years from the day they are first sold. But that doesn't mean experts can't make educated guesses. The crew at Hagerty have done just that, singling out 10 potentially collectible vehicles that you can buy brand-new today.
"All 10 have that ‘it’ factor that makes them stand out from the crowd,” said McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty. “In some cases it’s power, in some cases it’s innovation or drivability, but all of them have the qualities that define a future classic."
Without further ado, click on the image above to see which vehicles Hagerty says could be future classics.
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
It's hard to argue with this pick. This high-performance Italian sedan has drop-dead good looks to go along with a 505-horsepower bi-turbo V6 engine. It's not exactly cheap at $72,000, but it sure is fun to drive.Alfa Romeo Giulia Information
Audi TT-RS
The Audi TT has always been a looker, but it hasn't always been a particularly great performer. That's not the case with the latest TT-RS, which, for around $60,000, packs a 400-horsepower turbocharged engine capable of catapulting the little coupe to 60 miles per hour in just 3.7 seconds.Audi TT Information
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
If you want the very best Camaro that money can buy, look no further than the $61,140 ZL1. With 650 horsepower and an equal amount of torque, the ZL1 is most definitely a muscle car. But it can handle too, setting a time at the famed Nurburgring race track in Germany of 7:29.6. Its top speed of around 200 miles per hour certainly doesn't hurt, either.Chevrolet Camaro Information
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
And now for something completely different. For right around $40,000, the Chevy Colorado ZR2 is a pickup truck designed to tackle the roughest terrain Planet Earth has to offer. Its biggest claim to fame may be its high-tech shock absorbers, which can also be found on world-class sports cars.Chevrolet Colorado Information
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
You're probably not surprised to see a Corvette on this list of future collectibles. But this is no ordinary 'Vette. The Grand Sport is a performance bargain that ca hit 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and cover the quarter-mile in 11.8 seconds. Not bad for $66,000.Chevrolet Corvette Information
Fiat 124 Spider Abarth
You don't have to break the bank to have fun with a brand-new car in 2017. The Fiat 124 Spider Abarth can be had for less than $30,000. It's fun, has a racy exhaust note, and it's styling evokes classic Italian sports cars of the past. What's not to like?Fiat 124 Spider Information
Ford Raptor
The second pickup truck on this list of future collectible cars is none other than the Ford Raptor. Now in its second generation, the Raptor is something of an off-road sports truck, with a powerful 450-horsepower twin-turbo V6 engine and suspension tuned to tackle the Baja 1000.Ford F-150 Information
Mazda Miata RF
Buying a Mazda Miata ensures a lifetime of vehicular fun. Choose one that's both a fastback targa when needed and a roadster when desirable and you get the best of all worlds. The Miata RF has got future classic written all over it. For just over $31,000, this car is a steal.Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster
Most of Porsches are desirable, but the 718 series takes driving pleasure to a new level. With turbocharged engines mounted just behind the passengers, the Boxster and Cayman may be the brand's best sports cars yet.Porsche Boxster Information
Toyota 86
At less than $27,000, the Toyota 86 is the least expensive vehicle on this list. But that doesn't make it any less desirable. Choose the manual transmission to maximize driving enjoyment.Toyota 86 Information
