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One Of 234: This Numbers-Matching 1969 Plymouth Hemi Road Runner Heads To Mecum's Nashville Sale

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One of just 234 four-speed Hemi Road Runners built for 1969, this numbers-matching, 2015-restored coupe heads to Mecum's Nashville sale as Hagerty's guide shows just how far Hemi values have climbed.

Aug 24, 2026

Numbers Matching: The Phrase That Can Add — or Cost — Thousands

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Few phrases in the collector car world carry as much weight — or generate as much confusion — as 'numbers matching.' It can mean the difference between a six-figure sale and a polite pass. Here's what it actually means.

Aug 24, 2026

Muscle Car Values: Why Some Climbed to the Stratosphere While Others Stalled

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The American muscle car market has been one of the most dynamic segments of the collector car world for three decades. But it hasn't risen evenly. Understanding why reveals how collector car markets really work.

Aug 24, 2026

This 414-Stroker 1989 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Hatchback Is a Fox-Body Drag Weapon Chasing Bids on Hagerty Marketplace

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A 414-stroker Windsor V8, a built C4, and a full drag suspension turn this 1989 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 hatchback into a dedicated quarter-mile weapon, currently bid to $8,000 on Hagerty Marketplace.

Aug 24, 2026

Hennessey's 850-HP Mustang Dark Horse Is Up for No-Reserve Bid on Cars & Bids

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A Vapor Blue 2024 Mustang Dark Horse packing Hennessey's 850-horsepower H850 package is up for no-reserve bid on Cars & Bids, with Hagerty data showing just how much aftermarket muscle like this can shake up Dark Horse values.

Aug 24, 2026

This SS-Style 1970 Chevelle Malibu Shows What Tribute Muscle Cars Are Really Worth

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An SS-style 1970 Chevelle Malibu is bidding at $22,000 on Hagerty Marketplace. Here's what its build, VIN and Hagerty Valuation Tools data say about its real worth.

Aug 23, 2026

Motorious Readers Get Bonus Entries To Win This Count's Kustoms 1968 Nova SS

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Every so often a giveaway car rolls out that makes you stop scrolling, and this one qualifies. Danny Koker and…

Aug 21, 2026

This M1151A1 Is the Most Advanced Humvee AM General Ever Built

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A slantback AM General M1151A1 built to fifth-generation REV spec is bidding on Hagerty Marketplace, with a 6.5L turbodiesel, Wilwood brakes, 38-inch tires and a clean Montana title.

Aug 21, 2026

How to Read a Car Auction Listing: What to Look For (and What to Ignore)

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A collector car listing is a sales document. Here's how to tell which parts are evidence, which parts are decoration, and which claims you should always ask a follow-up question about.

Aug 21, 2026

Collector Car Insurance 101: How It Differs From Regular Auto Coverage (and Why It Matters)

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Insuring a collector car is nothing like insuring a daily driver. In a total loss situation, the difference between conventional coverage and specialty collector car insurance can be measured in tens of thousands of dollars.

Aug 21, 2026

The 10 Most Expensive Cars Sold at Monterey Car Week 2026

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Seven of the ten priciest cars at Monterey 2026 were built in 1985 or later. From a $11.5M 288 GTO to a $42.9M Shelby Daytona Coupe, here is the countdown and what it says about where the collector market is heading.

Aug 21, 2026

Broad Arrow Heads to Newport for Its First Auction in the Northeast

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Broad Arrow Auctions will hold its first Northeast sale on 2 October 2026 in Newport, Rhode Island, as official auction partner of Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week.

Aug 21, 2026