Hagerty’s 2026 Bull Market List of Appreciation-Ready Enthusiast Cars

Hagerty Inc. announced its 2026 Bull Market List, the ninth annual report of enthusiast vehicles the brand anticipates may increase in value next year. The selected cars punch above their weight class from a value, ownership cost and enjoyment perspective, while representing a cross section of automotive passions and price points from less than $10,000 to over $1 million, the company stated in a press release.

The 2026 Bull Market List shifts gears into the ’90s and ’00s, showing that modern enthusiast cars are quickly gaining popularity and represent the final chapter of the analog era—modern speed and tech paired with manual transmissions and limited electronic interference. Several iconic classics also made the list and illustrate that there are buying opportunities in all areas of the market, noted the release.

Here is the 2026 Hagerty Bull Market List, from youngest to oldest:

• 2006–13 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 ($55,900): 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.
• 2006–10 BMW M5 ($36,000): 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. Nearly 58% of interest in this generation of BMW M5 is from enthusiasts under 40.
• 2004–07 Porsche Carrera GT ($1,550,000): 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): 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.
• 1995–98 Nissan Skyline GT-R ($82,350): 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.
• 1995–98 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6 ($20,000): 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 78% of interested buyers for the Mk III GTI.
• 1990–93 Chevrolet 454 SS ($59,800): 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.
• 1981–93 Dodge Ramcharger ($25,300): 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.
• 1969–72 Alfa Romeo GTV ($105,000): 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.
• 1968–70 Dodge Charger ($91,450): 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. Around 52% of owners are Gen Xers and younger.
• 1956–57 Continental Mark II ($82,700): 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.

“No matter your budget, it’s never been easier to get into an enthusiast car you truly love,” said Hagerty 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.”

In creating the 2026 Bull Market List, Hagerty Automotive Intelligence sifted through public and private sales, historic trends and insurance valuations to pinpoint the 11 standout vehicles, the company said. All values are based on condition #2, good enough to win a local or regional show and drive like new, but not quite concours quality.

“Using the Hagerty Automotive Intelligence team’s enthusiast car expertise to analyze millions of data points covering public auction results, private sales insights, insurance data, along with buyer and seller behavior, we are able to target the vehicles that rise above the rest,” said Hagerty vice president of automotive intelligence Brian Rabold.

Here’s a look back at Hagerty’s Bull Market List for 2025.