10 Classic Vehicles That Will Gain Value in 2026 According to Hagerty
Hagerty, a leading specialty insurance provider, has announced its 2026 Bull Market List, an annual collection of enthusiast cars and vehicles with the best potential to hold or increase in value in the coming year. It is compiled using data from public and private sales, insurance valuations and historical trends.
For 2026, there is an interesting mix of American, German and Japanese models, plus one from Italy. Some are very affordable, while others exceed one million dollars. They span seven decades.
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“No matter your budget, it’s never been easier to get into an enthusiast car you truly love,” said Hagerty’s Senior Vice President of Media, Larry Webster. “For this year’s list, we scanned automotive history and found a set of cars that do two things really well: they’re kind on the wallet, sometimes even rewarding savvy buyers and they’re an absolute blast to drive whether that’s putting miles behind you on the highway or carving-up your favorite country road.”
Below are the 11 classic cars and SUVs—consider it a top 10+1—likely to gain value in 2026 according to Hagerty, covering model years 1956 through 2013. In each case, the value listed is for an example in "excellent" condition (category 2), meaning good enough to win a local or regional show and drive like new, but not quite concours quality.
2006-2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - $55,900 USD
Hagerty’s take: “The 505-hp C6 Z06 hits the sweet spot for performance per dollar among modern sports cars, and its 7.0-liter V-8’s rumble is so powerful, your heart jumps into your throat at every startup.”
2006-2010 BMW M5 - $36,000 USD
Hagerty’s take: “Whereas most high-performance BMW M engines are related to regular-series motors, this 5.0-liter V-10 (codename S85) is a complete one-off. 58% of interest in this generation of BMW M5 is from enthusiasts under 40.”
2004-2007 Porsche Carrera GT - $1,550,000 USD
Hagerty’s take: “Porsche made only 1,270 examples of its V-10-powered, race-car-for-the-road. As such, the Carrera GT is highly sought after by collectors, 28% of whom are in their 40s or younger.”
1999-2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata - $16,600 USD
Hagerty’s take: “By the late 1990s, the original Miata was already a legend. For its second act, Mazda kept the magic while adding bigger brakes and a more powerful engine. No matter the supply, demand is consistently higher - few cars appeal to as broad a demographic.”
1995-1998 Nissan Skyline GT-R - $82,350 USD
Hagerty’s take: “The Skyline GT-R, Nissan’s twin-turbocharged tech tour-de-force, was never sold in the United States. But the car gained a cult following among American enthusiasts via Gran Turismo, and examples were snatched from Japan as soon as it was legal to import under the 25-year exemption.”
1995-1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6 - $20,000 USD
Hagerty’s take: “The first- and second-generation GTIs had four-cylinder engines, the third go-round had a 2.8-liter, 12-valve, six-cylinder engine under the hood. The 50-and-under crowd represents a whopping 78% of interested buyers for the Mk III GTI.”
1990-1993 Chevrolet 454 SS - $59,800 USD
Hagerty’s take: “Straight-line speed is obviously the animating idea here, but with an upgraded suspension, the 454 SS holds its own on twisty back roads. New insurance policies are growing faster than the overall average for Hagerty while the average insured value has increased 57% since 2021.”
1981-1993 Dodge Ramcharger - $25,300 USD
Hagerty’s take: “The new Ramcharger sported chiseled sheetmetal and a standard V-8 - the order sheet let you swap Mopar’s venerable 318-cubic-inch V-8 for its larger-displacement 360. The Ramcharger has been rising in value but is still a bargain compared to just about anything with the word “Bronco” on it.”
1969-1972 Alfa Romeo GTV - $105,000 USD
Hagerty’s take: “The Alfa GTV has long enjoyed a devoted cult following, but it now seems to be getting more attention, perhaps from collectors getting priced out of contemporary 911s and the like.”
1968-1970 Dodge Charger - $91,450 USD
Hagerty’s take: “Roughly 40,000 Chargers were built in high-performance R/T specification, which could be optioned with the meanest engine available: the 425-hp, 426-cubic-inch Hemi V-8. 52% of owners are Gen Xers and younger.”
1956-1957 Continental Mark II - $82,700 USD
Hagerty’s take: “With a price of $10,000 ($120,000 in 2025 dollars), the Mark II was the most expensive American car of the time. Behind the wheel, the car feels stately with its 300-hp, 368-cubic-inch V-8 moving nearly 5,000 pounds of leather, steel and chrome fluidly along with modern traffic.”