When Ghostbusters hit cinemas in 1984 it went on to become a cultural phenomenon thanks to a ground-breaking blend of comedy, science fiction, horror and action. The second biggest film of 1984, Ghostbusters grossed $295 million (£219m) in its first run and is often considered one of the first movieRead More…
It was Auric Goldfinger in the 1964 James Bond movie who was said to have the Midas touch, but Hagerty has found that just an association with the spy franchise is enough to make car values soar. Our valuation analysts compared the values of real Bond cars which were usedRead More…
Hagerty UK Price Guide Editor John Mayhead reports from the Bonhams Goodwood Revival Sale, which made a welcome return to the UK calendar at the sell-out 2021 event. The unexpected stars of the 2021 Bonhams Goodwood Revival Sale were a pair of pre-war Bentleys and an Iso Grifo thatRead More…
In the UK there is hive of auction activity in the classic car world this month. Bonhams will conduct the wonderful Goodwood Revival sale on September 18th. H&H will hold its Imperial War Museum Duxford sale on September 8th and Historics Auctioneers will have an auction at the Ascot RacecourseRead More…
Hagerty research suggests half of Britain’s drivers don’t know how to check whether their car is compatible with E10 fuel – despite more than three quarters of them being worried that the new unleaded petrol could harm their car or motorcycle. Adding to these concerns, a Government tool designed to helpRead More…
The Hagerty Price Guide actively tracks market values so owners, as well as buyers and sellers, have an accurate picture of their car’s worth. The latest update to the guide provides a headline market overview of the first 6-months of 2021 and the trends and fluctuations recorded over that time.Read More…
Ordinary, everyday cars – affectionately known as ‘unexceptional’ cars – that were once the backbone of Britain are now proving so sought-after that many are rising in value faster than versions of the Jaguar E-Type. The latest data from the Hagerty Price Guide reveals everyday cars have enjoyed a bumperRead More…
Hagerty is best known as a classic vehicle insurer, but with a 600,000-member strong Drivers Club, an 800,000-circulation printed magazine and 1.5m subscribers on YouTube they are one of the world’s largest automotive lifestyle brands. Hagerty also monitors the global classic car market enabling their data team to provide insightRead More…
Hagerty is best known as a classic vehicle insurer, but with a 600,000-member strong Drivers Club, an 800,000-circulation printed magazine and 1.5m subscribers on YouTube they are one of the world’s largest automotive lifestyle brands. Hagerty regularly investigates the challenges faced by classic vehicle enthusiasts, from E10 fuel to theRead More…
Hagerty monitors the global classic car market providing insight to the car community and media alike. John Mayhead, Head of Automotive Intelligence for Hagerty UK, shares his thoughts in the latest Hagerty market report on homologation specials from the 80s and 90s. The 1980s and ‘90s were decades that dividedRead More…
Hagerty monitors the global classic car market providing insight to the car community and media alike. John Mayhead, Head of UK Valuations, has recently appeared in a number of interviews across BBC TV and radio discussing the impact Brexit has had on the classic car market and shares his thoughtsRead More…
