High-end vehicle finance on the rise
The UK’s leading independent high-end vehicle financier, JBR Capital, has revealed that July 2019 has been its busiest month ever for pay-outs.
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Classic car prices in other currencies
We analysed the fluctiations in currency exchange rate between Euro, Dollar and Pound to understand the impact this had across the classic car market.
Great expectations: Assessing the true value of younger classic cars
There are enthusiasts who invest in relatively ‘young’ sports cars. The expectation is that of a more affordable purchase than buying a factory-new model, with an increase in value in the coming years. But what is the basis of this expectation…?
The Dino: 50 years of the ‘affordable’ Ferrari
Dr Vincent van der Vinne looks at the intriguing history of the Dino, and it’s transformation from ‘affordable’ Ferrari to the collector gem it is today…
Comparing the classic car and art markets, part two
In part two of this in-depth article by Dr Vincent van der Vinne we look more closely at the connection between the classic car and art investment market, and how it correlates to today’s economy.
Picasso or Ferrari? Comparing the classic car and art markets
In this in-depth article Dr Vincent van der Vinne looks at classic car investment market, and how it parallels that of the arts.
Lamborghini Islero, an almost forgotten sports car
How many people are familiar with the Lamborghini Islero? Dr. Vincent van der Vinne, helps us turn the spotlight on this little-known Italian thoroughbred.
THE 75 MOST EXPENSIVE CARS SOLD AT AUCTION
Cars have always been an important part of our lives. However, for some, they are a social symbol where no expense is spared. The figures paid for the following majestic vehicles are almost unbelievable. See the list of the 75 most expensive cars sold at auction.
RACING PROVENANCE, ORIGINALITY AND VALUE
No hard and fast rules govern these topics, but excellent racing provenance, originality and number of private owners are the key golden guidelines to drive the price of your rare beast through the roof.
Cars Unappreciated In Their Time
We spend our lives wishing we could see into the future and, for car enthusiasts, the biggest question is what cars of today will become legends of the future. Whilst JBR’s time machine is still in the planning stages, we look back at three of the most unappreciated classics of the past century.
Lancia Aurelia B24: A tale of two sports cars
The Lancia Aurelia is one of the most famous cars of this Italian marque. From the original sporting streamlined coupe, a Spider version was born in the mid-‘50s, later replaced by the Aurelia Convertible.But why is there such a big price difference between the Lancia Aurelia Spider and Convertible?
2017 in the Rearview Mirror
It’s that time of year when we look back on the past 12 months and take stock. With that in mind we invited Dr. Vincent van der Vinne, author of ‘Investing in Cars,’ to look back on what has been an exciting year for auction houses around the world.
The BMW M1: One of the few
BMW is well known for its sports and luxury cars. If you’re looking for a new or young sporty BMW, you have got plenty of choice, perhaps a Z3, Z8, Z4 or a sporty 3-, 5- and 6-series and the M versions thereof. One of the rare (and perhaps more interesting) cars you could buy is the BMW M1.
The Jaguar XJ220 – when will it be appreciated?
The Jaguar XJ220 - when will it be appreciated? By Dr Vincent van der Vinne, author of ‘Investing in Cars.’ The 1980s are characterized by economic stagnation, followed by recovery and then strong growth in the economy, with the stock exchange tripling in that decade....
Maserati 3500 GT/GTi Spider – relatively inexpensive
Twenty years ago, in December 1996, Brooks auctioned a nice original Maserati 3500 GT Spider for £29,000. In February 2015 Artcurial sold one in similar condition for £620,000. Why, you may ask, is the Maserati 3500 GT/GTI Spider such an interesting car?
Five of the best: JBR Capital names top five auto investments
JBR Capital names top five automotive investments, which are more affordable than you think – A future classic could be yours for less than jetting off to Edinburgh on a city break
Bentley Fastback values – a decade of growth
Dr Vincent van der Vinne returns as our guest blog writer this week, and this time he offers his analysis on the phenomenal recent growth in values of the Bentley R-Type and S Continental Fastbacks, as well as some insight from two owners of these fine historic cars.
Is the significant interest in young Porsches sustainable?
Is the significant interest in young Porsches sustainable? By Dr Vincent van der Vinne, author of ‘Investing in Cars.’ In recent years there’s been a marked trend with increased interest in ‘young’ Porsche models, with a significant number being snapped up at auction....
Porsche 911 GT3 RS: Revealing The True Worth
Following our blog on the ‘instant classics’ of 2016 – supercars that have attracted a significant premium as soon as they’ve been delivered – we bring you another that is both a stunning driving machine and one that’s proving to be a safe bet financially, at least for those who ‘got in’ early…
The True Worth of 2016’s Limited Edition Super Cars
The major sports and supercar manufacturers have treated us with a veritable feast of special limited-edition variants over the past 12 months. These cars are not only stunning but are also becoming instant classics and attracting a significant premium as soon as they have been delivered.