The title most likely refers to the 11 cars named in reports on Hagerty’s 2026 U.S. Bull Market list. The list is an outlook, not a promise that prices will “skyrocket”: Hagerty’s separate U.K. 2026 article says its selections are not necessarily expected to soar. Treat the cars as candidates to research, not guaranteed investments.
Which 11 cars are on the reported 2026 U.S. list?
Two December 2025 reports identify these vehicles as Hagerty’s 2026 U.S. Bull Market class. The exact headline in this article’s title was not located, so the list below is attributed to those reports rather than to a verified Hagerty U.S. 2026 page.
- 1968–1970 Dodge Charger
- 1999–2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
- 1956–1957 Continental Mark II
- 1990–1993 Chevrolet 454 SS
- 2006–2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- 1969–1972 Alfa Romeo GTV
- 2006–2010 BMW M5
- 1981–1993 Dodge Ramcharger
- 1995–1998 Nissan Skyline GT-R
- 1995–1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6
- 2004–2007 Porsche Carrera GT
The range spans muscle cars, sports cars, a supercar, a classic luxury coupe, hot hatches, and trucks or SUVs. That breadth matters: the list is not a direct ranking of similarly priced vehicles, nor does inclusion alone establish that one is a sensible purchase for a particular budget.
What does “about to skyrocket” actually mean?
It is a headline, not a return forecast. Hagerty’s official U.K. 2026 Bull Market article says its selected cars are not necessarily going to soar, describing the selection instead as a mix of value for money and driveability. That article concerns a U.K. list; it should not be read as the U.S. list or as evidence of the U.S. list’s selection method.
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Hagerty’s official 2025 U.S. Bull Market announcement says its experts considered public and private sales, historical trends, and insurance valuations. Those are stated inputs for the 2025 list; the available evidence does not confirm that the 2026 U.S. list used the same method.
Why the earlier market figures do not predict these cars’ returns
Hagerty’s 2025 announcement cited figures for vehicles on that year’s list, not performance data for the 11 cars reported for 2026. For example, Hagerty said auction offerings of 2002–2008 Mercedes-Benz G500s had increased 47% over the preceding 12 months, without sell-through rates or prices suffering. It also reported Ferrari 400/412 values up more than 50% since 2019 and 2002–2006 Mini Cooper S values up 4% over five years. These are different vehicles, periods, and measures; none supplies a return estimate for a 2026 selection.
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How to assess one of the cars before committing money
Potential appreciation is only one part of the decision. Compare a specific example’s likely total cost and resale prospects with the risks of owning it.
- Exact year and specification: Verify the model year, trim, engine, and other identifying details. A broad model name or year range does not mean every variant has the same demand or value.
- Condition and originality: Review maintenance and ownership records, prior repairs, modifications, and any evidence of accident damage. A car’s condition can change the financial case substantially.
- Purchase price: Compare the asking price with evidence for the same specification and condition. The available reports do not provide current, comparable U.S. prices for all 11 models.
- Ownership costs: Estimate maintenance, parts, storage, insurance, and repairs for the particular car. A value increase on paper does not guarantee that it will exceed the costs of ownership.
- Saleability: Consider how many likely buyers exist for that precise example and how long a sale might take. A quoted value is not the same as cash you can realize quickly.
Hagerty’s U.K. article describes a Collectability Index based on more than 20 weighted factors, with examples including owner demographics, auction saleability, engine size, and production numbers. That description applies to the U.K. index; it does not establish that the U.S. 2026 list used that score or those same factors.
What the list can—and cannot—tell a buyer
The December 2025 reports give readers a useful set of models to investigate, but do not provide enough comparable current pricing to determine which is the best value or most likely to appreciate. Nor does the available evidence establish that every car on the list is undervalued, easy to maintain, or readily resold. A sound decision depends on the actual car, its price and condition, and whether you can afford to hold it without relying on a future gain.
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