Alfa Romeo takes top spot on ‘hot list’ of future collectibles
In its "Hagerty Hot List" released on Thursday, Hagerty shared which new 2017 vehicles might one day join the ranks of fully drivable classic collectibles.
The list names 10 vehicles in the 2017 production run by major worldwide automakers that valuation experts at the insurance provider for classic vehicles say are likely to grow in value and appeal to classic car enthusiasts.
"All 10 have that 'it' factor that makes them stand out from the crowd," said Hagerty chief executive officer McKeel Hagerty in a news release.
"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."
Hagerty only considered vehicles produced within the 2017 model year and with an MSRP of less than $100,000.
Taking the No. 1 spot on the list this year is the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, followed by the Audi TT-RS and the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, respectively.
“The Camaro has seen many generations and performance upgrades, and this is the most important one yet. The 2017 Camaro ZL1 has a stat sheet that would make last year's Corvette nervous, and comes to the table ready to race. The legend continues to inspire today just as it did 50 years ago, as the Camaro reaches a whole new audience with this instant collector's item,” the company said in the release.
The Hagerty "Hot List" for 2017 includes:
1. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio ($72,000)
2. Audi TT-RS ($60,000 est.)
3. Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 ($61,140)
4. Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 ($40,995)
5. Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport ($65,450)
6. Fiat 124 Spider Abarth ($28,195)
7. Ford Raptor ($49,520)
8. Mazda Miata RF ($31,555)
9. Porsche 718 Cayman / Boxster ($53,900-$56,000)
10. Toyota 86 ($26,255)
Hagerty provides online valuation tools and publishes Hagerty Price Guide, which it says are the premier guides for post-war collectible automobiles.