Five Mopars Moving Up—and Down—in the Market

[68BabyBlue]

I sold the one that had the higher market value, and lower sentimental attachment.

 

[Runcharger]

Smiles per gallon. Nothing else matters.

 

[chargervert]

That is what it is all about. For me any money made just goes back into the cars.

 

[WileE]

Most anything Hagerty writes about I regard less than a grain of salt.

 

[chargervert]

The real value is determined when the money changes hands.

 

[fesser]

I believe collector car values have a direct relation to the generation(s) of the people that like/love that car. Just look at the conversations that pop up on here where people mention that their kids have no interest in inheriting their cars. Car people tend to fall in love with certain makes and models early in life and then spend their time and money trying to get one (or several) of those cars. Young people these days aren't likely to have a real desire to own a 60's B Body Mopar, and have an even smaller chance of finding an affordable one in the wild. I don't believe the values are dropping enough for most of us on here to have to worry about in our lifetimes, but with a few exceptions, the values will come down as the market dies off, literally.

 

[chargervert]

As long as the cars are in modern films and television shows people will want to own them.

 

[Cojohnso1]

Keep the 4 speed R/T

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That is a beauty. But if it's time to let another enjoy? Then it's time. I have been seriously thinking of donating my '69 GTX. It of course is only about 25%-30% the value of a '68 R/T. So makes it somewhat less of a sting. How to donate is an entirely different question. My kids are not interested except in its monetary value. So yes, they would get upset. But they know I've done crazier.

There are many turns in the road in classic car world. Especially as we age.