Hagerty’s annual Bull Market List singles out collector cars its analysts expect to appreciate, and the 2025 edition leaned on values from Hagerty’s own price guide. Picks range from an inexpensive Mini to a Jaguar worth well into six figures. Here are eleven of them, with the numbers behind each.
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1. Datsun 280ZX (1978-83): Rising Z Leader
The Datsun 280ZX tops the list, and Hagerty valued it at $32,800 in excellent, condition 2 shape, as Hagerty’s 280ZX valuation reports. Prices have climbed 138% since 2019, the steepest gain of any car in the group.
Buyers should treat that jump with care. A condition 2 value describes a well-kept example, and a run-up this sharp can cool, so a rough car at a bargain price is not the same bet as a clean one.
2. DeLorean DMC-12 (1981-83): Back to the Future Icon
Hagerty put the DeLorean DMC-12 at $75,100, up 73% since 2019, and Motorious coverage of the list notes it was the pick of Hagerty members themselves. That makes it the one car on the list chosen by the enthusiast community rather than only by analysts.
The stainless-steel coupe remains a film-fame car first and a performance car second. Anyone shopping should expect to pay for provenance and condition, since the price already reflects a large five-year run.
3. Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Coupe (1961-64): Gen X Comes Calling
The Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 coupe carries a value of $182,800, the highest on the list, and Hagerty’s E-Type valuation says it has rebounded in popularity with Gen X buyers. Hagerty’s release puts Gen X interest growth at 8%.
Early E-Types sit at the top of the price ladder, so entry costs are steep. For owners, the demographic shift is the useful signal, since a new generation of buyers can support values for cars once priced out of reach.
4. Lamborghini Gallardo 6-speed (2003-13): Gallardo Gets a Stick
Hagerty values the six-speed Lamborghini Gallardo at $157,700, and Motorious summary of the Gallardo says its rising appeal contrasts with skyrocketing prices of other Lamborghinis. Hagerty’s release lists the gain at 7% since 2019, modest next to most of this list.
That restraint is the point for buyers. The manual-transmission Gallardo offers a V10 Lamborghini experience without the runaway pricing that has hit other models from the brand, though $157,700 is still serious money.
5. Ferrari 400/412 (1976-89): Grand Tourer Gets Its Moment
The Ferrari 400/412 is valued at $59,900, and Hagerty’s announcement of the list reports that values have ticked up more than 50% since 2019. The model is a V12 four-seat Ferrari grand tourer from the late 1970s and 1980s, built long before collectors paid much attention to it.
Such cars carry high running costs, and an inexpensive purchase price rarely means an inexpensive ownership experience. Condition and service history matter more than the badge for anyone considering one at this level.
6. Mercedes-Benz G500 (2002-08): Boxy Benz in Demand
The Mercedes-Benz G500 from 2002 to 2008 is valued at $53,200, and Hagerty’s G500 entry says the number offered at auctions rose 47% in 12 months. More supply reaching the market suggests owners are cashing in on rising interest.
A larger pool of cars gives buyers more choice, but it can also mean prices settle rather than keep climbing. Shoppers should compare several examples before paying a premium for the G-Wagen name.
7. Volvo P1800 (1961-72): Young Buyers Pay More
Hagerty values the Volvo P1800 at $44,200, and Hagerty’s Volvo P1800 listing says younger collectors consistently pay more for the coupe than older enthusiasts do. That pattern points to a new group of buyers lifting the market for a car long seen as a quirky classic.
For owners, the takeaway is that demand is coming from people likely to hold the car for years. Buyers should still expect to pay a premium for rust-free, well-documented examples.
8. Dodge Magnum SRT-8 (2005-08): Wagon With a Hemi
The Dodge Magnum SRT-8 is a 425-hp wagon, and THE SHOP’s Magnum entry lists its value at about $32,600 even after a 39% climb over five years. The figure shows that a strong gain has not pushed it out of reach.
Few family haulers of the era combined that much power with cargo space, which explains the attention. Buyers should check maintenance records closely, since many were driven hard and values already reflect real appreciation.
9. Honda Prelude (1997-2001): Young Owners Keep It Alive
The 1997-2001 Honda Prelude is valued at $17,400, and Hagerty’s Prelude insurance data reports that its average owner is 13 years younger than the typical enthusiast, according to Hagerty insurance data.
A younger owner base matters because it points to buyers who are likely to keep driving and modifying the car instead of merely storing it. At this price, the Prelude is one of the more affordable entries on the list, though clean unmodified examples are the ones collectors seek.
10. Ford Bronco II (1984-90): Gen Z Likes Small Broncos
The Ford Bronco II is valued at $15,600, and THE SHOP’s Bronco II entry says 38% of buyer interest comes from Gen Z and millennials. That share shows how strongly younger shoppers have embraced small, boxy SUVs from the 1980s.
The modern Bronco revival has likely helped, since it keeps the nameplate in the public eye. Buyers should remember that a value near $15,600 describes an excellent truck, and tired examples will cost less but may need work.
11. Mini Cooper S (2002-06): The List’s Bargain
The Mini Cooper S from 2002 to 2006 is valued at $12,000, the lowest figure on the list, and THE SHOP’s Mini Cooper S notes it has risen only 4% over five years. Hagerty includes it as an inexpensive pick rather than a surging one.
For buyers, that slow movement is a feature. A supercharged, modern-era Mini can be enjoyed without much fear of overpaying, though the small gain also means it is a car to drive, not a speculative play.
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