Buy It Now, Thank Us Later: Hagerty's 2026 Bull Market List of 11 Appreciation-Ready Enthusiast Cars
Rhea-AI Summary
Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) released its 2026 Bull Market List on December 8, 2025, naming 11 enthusiast cars expected to appreciate next year across price tiers from under $10,000 to over $1,000,000.
The list emphasizes late-'90s and 2000s analog-era performance with manual gearboxes, while retaining classics. Notable entries and Hagerty condition #2 values: 2004–2007 Porsche Carrera GT $1,550,000, 2006–2013 Corvette Z06 $55,900, 1999–2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata $16,600. Hagerty reports average insured values up 57% since 2021 and rising new insurance policies.
Positive
- Average insured value up 57% since 2021
- Porsche Carrera GT valuation listed at $1,550,000
- 11 appreciation-ready models span $10k to $1M, broad buyer appeal
Negative
- New insurance policies are growing faster than the overall average, indicating rising ownership costs
- Several highlighted models carry high valuations (e.g., Carrera GT $1.55M), limiting buyer pool
News Market Reaction – HGTY
In the Dec 8 session, HGTY declined 1.74%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 02 | Auction preview | Positive | -1.5% | Broad Arrow previewed major 2026 Amelia auction featuring notable private collections. |
| Nov 20 | Auction announcement | Positive | +0.1% | Announced Global Icons online collector car and memorabilia sale with high-value lots. |
| Nov 04 | Q3 2025 earnings | Positive | -1.3% | Reported strong Q3 revenue and margin expansion and raised full-year 2025 outlook. |
| Nov 04 | Auction results | Positive | -1.3% | Inaugural Zürich auction delivered over CHF 22M sales with high-value headline cars. |
| Nov 03 | New partnership | Positive | +0.6% | Liberty Mutual partnership to offer Hagerty collectible car coverage beginning in 2026. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent positive operating and auction news has often been met with flat to mildly negative next-day moves, suggesting a tendency for the stock to lag upbeat headlines.
This announcement continues Hagerty’s focus on the enthusiast and collector car ecosystem. Over the last few months, the company highlighted Broad Arrow auction milestones, including a Zürich sale above CHF 22M and early features for the March 6–7, 2026 Amelia auction, as well as the new Liberty Mutual partnership starting in 2026. Strong Q3 2025 financial results on Nov 4, with higher revenue and improved margins, still saw modest share pullbacks. Today’s Bull Market List fits the broader strategy of engaging collectors and reinforcing Hagerty’s brand within the enthusiast community.
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The 2026 Bull Market List shifts gears into the '90s and '00s showing that modern enthusiast cars are gaining popularity fast and represent the final chapter of the analog era – think modern speed and tech paired with manual transmissions and limited electronic interference. Not to be outshone, several iconic classics made the list and illustrate that there are buying opportunities in all areas of the market.
The 2026 Hagerty Bull Market List, from youngest to oldest, is as follows:
- 2006–2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (
$55 - 2006–2010 BMW M5 (
$36 58% of interest in this generation of BMW M5 is from enthusiasts under 40. - 2004–2007 Porsche Carrera GT (
$1,550 28% of whom are in their 40s or younger. - 1999–2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (
$16 - 1995–1998 Nissan Skyline GT-R (
$82 the United States . But the car gained a cult following among American enthusiasts via Gran Turismo, and examples were snatched fromJapan as soon as it was legal to import under the 25-year exemption. - 1995–1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6 (
$20 78% of interested buyers for the Mk III GTI. - 1990–1993 Chevrolet 454 SS (
$59 57% since 2021. - 1981–1993 Dodge Ramcharger (
$25 - 1969–1972 Alfa Romeo GTV (
$105 - 1968–1970 Dodge Charger (
$91 52% of owners are Gen Xers and younger. - 1956–1957 Continental Mark II (
$82 $10,000 $120,000
"No matter your budget, it's never been easier to get into an enthusiast car you truly love," said Hagerty Senior Vice President of Media Larry Webster. "For this year's list, we scanned automotive history and found a set of cars that do two things really well: they're kind on the wallet, sometimes even rewarding savvy buyers and they're an absolute blast to drive whether that's putting miles behind you on the highway or carving-up your favorite country road."
In creating the 2026 Bull Market List, Hagerty Automotive Intelligence sifted through public and private sales, historic trends and insurance valuations to pinpoint the 11 standout vehicles that truly rise above the rest. All values are based on condition #2, good enough to win a local or regional show and drive like new – but not quite concours quality.
"Using the Hagerty Automotive Intelligence team's enthusiast car expertise to analyze millions of data points covering public auction results, private sales insights, insurance data along with buyer and seller behavior, we are able to target the vehicles that rise above the rest," said Hagerty Vice President of Automotive Intelligence Brian Rabold.
Helpful Links and Resources
Follow these links to the:
- 2026 Bull Market List story, YouTube review and press kit
- 2025 Bull Market List story and YouTube review
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