If solely we had a magical crystal ball so we may see what the automotive collector panorama will seem like 5, ten, or twenty years down the street! I used to be honored to take a seat on a dialogue panel with a subject of predicting collector vehicles of the long run. There are not any actual methods of realizing what values will go up and which values go down, however these of us who’re near the interest could make educated guesses.

Becoming a member of me within the dialogue had been moderator Alan Taylor, in addition to Brian Jannusch, Jim Pickering, Jay Harden, and Sam Stockham. Every of us introduced a singular background and area of interest/experience to the desk, and we had a number of enjoyable with it.

Right here is the video of the hour-long livestream on the Barrett-Jackson YouTube channel.

Under had been the 4 autos that I picked for my contribution to this system, together with some bullet factors that I assumed made them potential good investments:

• 2001-2005 Lexus IS300 (first technology) – See my earlier article
  • US model of Toyota’s in style Altezza (launched in 1998)
  • Obtainable with a 5-speed guide or a five-speed computerized
  • Obtainable as a station wagon “SportCross” (2002+ mannequin years)
  • Well-known 2JZ-GE 3.0-liter inline-six engine (shared with Supra) – 215 horsepower, 218 tq
  • Smart styling, four-door practicality, enjoyable to drive, and solely $30k new

• 2018-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee (fourth technology)
  • Trackhawk (harkens again to the performance-oriented “5.9 Restricted” in 1999)
  • 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat-derived HEMI V8 and full-time AWD (707 hp, 645 tq) w/ 8-speed auto – zero to sixty in 3.3 seconds
  • A “wolf in sheep’s clothes” – adaptive Bilstein suspension, limited-slip diferential, and Nappa leather-based seating for five
  • Was $100k when new, however maybe the final of its type

• 2024+ Acura Integra Kind S (fifth technology) – See my earlier article
  • Successor to the RSX from 2002 via 2006, religious successor to the 1998-01 Kind R
  • Turbocharged 2.0-liter 320 horsepower (+5 over Civic Kind R) and 310 tq
  • 6-speed guide is the one accessible transmission
  • Honda’s prowess with guide transmissions and driver-oriented expertise
  • Final of the manuals – CTR with much less “aptitude” and extra luxurious appointments
  • Acura bought about 1,800 models in 2023 – not a nasty begin

• 2003 Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Pickup
  • Ford and H-D had partnerships from 2000 to 2011 – initially simply beauty upgrades
  • Typically known as “The four-door Harley,” additionally the “four-door Lightning”
  • Acknowledges Ford & Harley’s shared 100-year anniversary from 1903 – 10,000 models had been produced for 2003
  • Primarily a detuned model of the supercharged 5.4-liter V8 from the SVT Lightning – 340 horsepower and 425 tq
  • A muscle automotive with a cargo mattress and a tow hitch
  • This photograph is definitely one which bought on AutoHunter for $40k this yr – solely 3k miles

Following had been the autos my colleagues on the panel picked:

Jim:

• 2010+ Toyota 4Runner
• 1967-1987 GM Pickups
• Subaru BRZ
• Early Dodge SRTs (2006-2011)

Sam:

• 2014-2016 Porsche Cayman S 981
• 2009-2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
• 2004.5-2006 Dodge Ram 2500
• 2004-2009 Honda S2000

Jay:

• 1990-1996 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
• 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma
• 1992-2007 Subaru WRX
• Ford Mannequin T / Mannequin A

Brian:

• BMW E92 M3
• Porsche 996 GT3
• Nissan Skyline R34 GT-$
• Honda/Acura NSX
• Toyota Land Cruiser 80-Sequence

Tell us when you agree or disagree with any of those projections!

On the finish of the day, do “future” values matter all that a lot? The consensus of the panel – and maybe one of many few issues all 5 of us agreed upon – was that the enjoyment of being a part of the collector automotive interest is present in driving. That being stated, don’t purchase a automotive simply because just a few guys sitting on the stage advised you it could go up in worth. Purchase what you’re enthusiastic about, and your return on funding will probably be extra readily discovered within the miles pushed and the smile in your face.