The collector automotive passion is forever-changing. To be able to absolutely acknowledge its impression on the tradition round us, we now have to have a look at its previous, current, and future. A few years in the past once I met with automotive appraiser Donald Osborne as a part of my look on Jay Leno’s Storage, Donald stated one thing that caught with me. In so many phrases, he stated, “The automobiles you obsess over at 17, you purchase at age 40.”

Does that ring true for you because it does for me? Certainly, the prediction is taking part in out precisely as he described. I’m in my 40s and at last getting an opportunity to amass and luxuriate in a few of the autos I wished once I was in highschool. And that’s the magical a part of all of it – everybody’s “dream automotive” is probably going going to be a little bit bit distinctive, relying on what period she or he grew up in.

We spent a substantial amount of time in January speaking about automobiles that in our respective opinions are well-positioned to be future collectibles. Included within the function tales was a write-up I put collectively on a panel dialogue particularly devoted to this matter.

Not lengthy from now, there will likely be heightened appreciation for automobiles from the 2000s as being collectible since they’re now higher than 20 years outdated. For some individuals, that fact is troublesome to simply accept, as a result of accepting it means acknowledging our age. I’m right here to embrace it, and so is the Future Collector Automobile Present (FCCS), an occasion which has develop into an annual custom in Arizona.

This yr’s FCCS befell on Saturday, January 20, on the Polo Discipline at WestWorld in Scottsdale. For the second yr in a row, the occasion was hosted by Barrett-Jackson on the dwelling of the corporate’s largest annual public sale. Key sponsorship was supplied by Meguiar’s, and there have been various different gamers who made the day successful — together with a crew of volunteers like Jhae Pfenning and Bogi Lateiner who saved the group entertained all through the day.

Barrett-Jackson CEO Craig Jackson additionally took the stage for a portion of the awards ceremony, and he made it clear that Barrett-Jackson’s assist of the “new traditional” motion stays alive and nicely. We’re desirous to see what future years convey to our beloved passion.

Within the coming weeks, you will notice “Fascinating Finds” movies that spotlight a handful of the autos that stood out to us throughout FCCS. The perfect factor about this present was its selection, and the spotlighted automobiles you’ll see will solely replicate a small contingent of the standard autos on show. Be part of us subsequent yr!

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