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Market Stability, Car Values, and the Growing Influence of Younger Enthusiasts with Brian Rabold

Market Stability, Car Values, and the Growing Influence of Younger Enthusiasts with Brian Rabold

The Accelerator by Hagerty Aug 20, 2025 59 min
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About this episode

Brian Rabold, Hagerty's VP of Automotive Intelligence, shares insights on the evolving collector car market, emphasizing the growing influence of younger enthusiasts. He discusses how the market has stabilized post-COVID, with prices leveling out after a surge. The conversation highlights the importance of accurate vehicle valuations for insurance agents and the emotional connections people have with their cars. Rabold also touches on trends, including the rising interest in 90s vehicles and the impact of pop culture on car desirability. Agents are encouraged to leverage Hagerty's resources to better serve clients.

Topics: market trends vehicle valuations younger enthusiasts collector cars emotional connections 90s vehicles Hagerty resources insurance advice pop culture influence stability in pricing
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Mazda Miatas
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Mazda Miatas

"but also it's more accessible than ever because some of the like the Miata's from the 90s. Like everyone loves them"
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Ferrari 250
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Ferrari 250

"sold a 1959 Ferrari, yeah, Ferrari 250 California Spider for 9.6 million, which was a gr..."
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Toyota Land Cruiser
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Toyota Land Cruiser

"on some 90s cars that blew my mind, like a 97 Land Cruiser for $177,000. I mean, that's insane."
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Land Rover Range Rover
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Land Rover Range Rover

"...boxy SUV from the 80s and 90s, and it has kind of Range Rover vibes. It kind of has, it's a, whatever,"
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Ferrari F40
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Ferrari F40

"...other car that really caught my eye is there's an F40 LM that's up for sale. So this is, the F40 has be..."
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Ford Mustang
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Ford Mustang

"...90s meadas, even to the brand new, you know, 2024 Mustangs that are coming out, new Corvettes,"
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Chevrolet Corvette
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Chevrolet Corvette

"... you know, 2024 Mustangs that are coming out, new Corvettes, all these kind of like rare specs,"
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Ford Bronco
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Ford Bronco

"even like a lot of SUVs and trucks like the Bronco and things like that. So many of these newer cars..."
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BMW M3
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BMW M3

"...in conversations with your clients. First up, the M3. This one's a legend."
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BMW E46
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BMW E46

"with everyday drivability. The 2000s era E46 M3 is particularly popular, making up more than a..."
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BMW M5
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BMW M5

"...wo door version of the five series. So that's the M5. It launched in 84, became the best, I would say,..."
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BMW E39
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BMW E39

"It's kind of like a stealthy car. 2000, 2003, the E39 M5 leads in popularity and he's even seen values ..."
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BMW Z3
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BMW Z3

"...ectible. And then you have the two roadsters, the Z3 and the Z8. The Z3 was a pretty fun car."
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Alpina Z8
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Alpina Z8

"...d then you have the two roadsters, the Z3 and the Z8. The Z3 was a pretty fun car."
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