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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The Collector Car Market Is Collapsing Rapidly
Read the full story on The Auto Wire After years of rapidly climbing values, the collector car market is collapsing rapidly as investors pull out. We see evidence all around us of this phenomenon, some shocking like NASCAR hero Don Tarr's '69 Dodge Charger Daytona failing to meet reserve at there's broad evidence values for both classic cars and modern collectables are imploding in a hurry. The Hagerty Market Rating is now in the high 50s after a brief stabilization in May. That's a big deal, because when the rating hit 60 back in April, it was the first time that happened in almost five years. Strange things happened during the era of covid policies, including collector car values in general reaching incredible heights. Many declared it was a new era for the hobby, acting as if the lofty prices we saw both in public auctions and private sales would never come back down. Now the party's over and it seems many investors are scrambling to unload their vehicle assets as quickly as they can, like a skater going across thin ice rapidly in hopes it doesn't collapse. Even Hagerty is wondering just how low its Market Rating will sink before things stabilize again. Operating on a scale of 0 to 100, it gauges how active the collector car market is. Back in June 2022 it reached a pinnacle of 78.22. But the bad thing was many enthusiasts who aren't multi-millionaires watched their dream rides become so expensive, they lamented they might never be able to own one. That was true for crowd pleasers like Porsche 911s and Dodge Vipers as well as more niche, more pedestrian rides like 60 Series Land Cruisers. Nobody seems to know exactly what's next in this strange market. After a runup in values like never before it seems like the correction will involve a trough or low point like the collector car hobby has never witnessed. If enthusiasts play their cards right, that might mean finally getting that dream ride. But with the ravages of inflation still felt on a daily basis, most of us have less money to play with. Image via Kevin Saechao/Facebook Marketplace Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
An Epic Time-Traveling Drag Race of All Dodge Viper Generations
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious Are you suffering from Viper withdrawal since Dodge yanked the plug on it in 2017? Well, brace yourselves for an antidote—every generation of the Dodge Viper lined up for a clash of titans in a drag race so epic, it makes "Fast & Furious" look like a soapbox derby. For all its muscle, early Dodge Vipers were quite the rebels; think of them as the American muscle cars that snubbed the 'helmet and kneepads' of modern times. No ABS or launch control here—just you, the road, and a gas pedal that demands respect, not a tap dance. From 1991 to 2017, the Viper evolved but never strayed far from its recipe for glory: rear-wheel drive and a naturally aspirated V10 engine. Over time, Dodge has tinkered with its power and aesthetics, but why fix something that's not broken? Mat Watson of CarWow had one question on his mind: which Viper can slither to 60 mph the fastest? And though he only revved them up to that modest speed, the 30+ minute video spectacle gives us a rich tapestry of each Viper's vital stats, including horsepower, torque, and the time it takes to make your heart skip a beat. The video also takes us under the hood, as owners of each generation dish on what makes their Viper the bee's knees—or should we say, the snake's fangs? You get a deep dive into why each generation of Viper owners has developed a potentially unhealthy attachment to their cars. Whispers about a new Viper generation have been slithering through the grapevine, but given Dodge's recent pivot to electrification and federally-mandated regulations, it seems that a turbocharged V10 Viper is about as likely as a vegetarian cobra. However, never say never—an electric Viper could be lurking in the tall grass of the future. So, whether you're a Viper aficionado or simply a fan of things that go 'VROOM,' don't miss out on this drag race that spans decades. It's a spectacle that can only be summed up as "sss-spectacular!"
