While it lacks the "pop-up" headlights of the first generation, the second-generation Miata is arguably a better car, with a more powerful engine and improved suspension at a lower current entry price.

Rounding out the list is the peak of American luxury. Originally more expensive than a Rolls-Royce, this stately cruiser is now finding favor with a new generation that appreciates its hand-built craftsmanship.

If you've been waiting for the right moment to get into a collector car, here are the 11 models Hagerty says you should buy now:

The 2026 Hagerty Bull Market: 11 Cars to Buy and Drive Before Prices Climb

Every year, the experts at Hagerty dive into millions of data points—from insurance quotes to auction results—to find the vehicles poised for value growth. The 2026 Bull Market List shifts gears toward the "analog era" of the '90s and '00s while still celebrating iconic heavyweights.

For the serious collector, this V-10 race car for the road is increasingly untouchable. With only 1,270 units ever made, its limited production and manual gearbox make it a blue-chip investment.

Featuring a legendary 5.0-liter V-10 engine derived from Formula 1 tech, the E60 M5 is seeing massive interest from younger buyers (58% are under 40). It represents a unique peak in BMW's engineering history.

Once "forbidden fruit" in the US, the R33 is now legally importable under the 25-year rule. Its cult following, bolstered by video games and movies, has caused clean examples to climb quickly.