My Picks for “Blue Chip vs New Chip” Collector Cars
After reading Hagerty’s recent piece on the same subject, I was inspired to create my own list.
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History on Sale at the Bonhams National Automobile Museum Auction
An opportunity to acquire cars from Bill Harrah’s iconic collection.
Why Everyone is Talking About the Audi TT
I take a look at why this sporty hatch is suddenly on everyone’s radar.
Cars & Bids Goes Trackside at Velocity Invitational
A closer look at Cars & Bids’ Sonoma experiment.
What to Expect During a Classic Car Appraisal
How the process works, what we examine, and what to expect.
Will “Retro Wave” Cars Ever Be Collectable?
These early 2000s cars blended classic styling and modern technology.
The Well Bought and Well Sold of RM Sotheby’s 2026 Monaco Sale
These cars beat — or failed to meet — their estimates.
5 Attainable Classics at Bonhams’ Goodwood Members’ Sale
60s classics are far from dead, especially affordable ones.
10 Fun Cars Under $40K to Buy Instead of an SUV
There are new enthusiast cars out there to buy, after all.
Piëch Volkswagen: Collectible VW Models from the Early 2000s
These fun, over-the-top cars represent peak Volkswagen.
What Sells in Today’s Collector Car Market
What the Aguttes Spring sale can tell us about the state of the market.
Five 1980s Alternatives to the Porsche 911 Under $40K
If an air-cooled Porsche is out of reach, consider one of these.
Results: 2026 Amelia Island Auctions
Record-setting sales headline the Spring auctions in Amelia Island, Florida.
Car Demographics at the 2026 Amelia Auctions
A breakdown of what’s crossing the block this year in Amelia.
Second Sons: 5 Classic Cars Overshadowed by Their Siblings
5 collectible cars that are a cheaper alternative to their older brothers.
Diminished Value Appraisal: What It Is & Why You Need One
A diminished value appraisal helps support your loss-of-value claim.
Is the Porsche Market Headed for Collapse?
Recent events and sentiment have prompted some to ask. I provide my perspective.
$1M Lancia Stratos: 2026 Rétromobile Auction Results
The European auction season kicked off in Paris, and the results are in.
Analysis: 2026 Scottsdale Auctions
I’m getting positive vibes from the Arizona auctions this year. My analysis inside.
