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The Concours<\/span> is every classic car enthusiast\u2019s most important event of the year. But classics aren\u2019t only limited to cars from the pre-war era; many of the world\u2019s greatest road and racing cars are pedigrees in the industry for their unparalleled performance and historic wins.<\/p>\n

The original BMW M3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So what makes a classic, well, a classic? Jaguar\u2019s Tony O\u2019Keefe defines it as a car\u2019s that has been \u201cout of production for 10 years\u201d, a period which the company is obliged to supply parts and components after the life cycle of the car. This theory would work well if the car in question is a Jaguar XK8, a grand tourer that officially achieved that status this year. However, McKeel Hagerty \u2013 CEO of classic car valuations and insurance company Hagerty \u2013 begs to differ.<\/p>\n

He believes that a car\u2019s classic status should be determined by its emotional value instead of age. \u201cIt\u2019s a desirable vehicle, the \u2018fun car you don\u2019t have to have\u2019 versus a vehicle being valued for its transportation utility,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

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The Jaguar XJ-S is starting to climb in value.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And the list goes on. \u201cNostalgia, family ownership, performance, visual appeal or historical significance just to name a few. The \u2018cool factor\u2019 and aspirations of being like a long-time pop culture icon, such as Steve McQueen or James Bond, can also greatly influence attraction.\u201d True enough, the McQueen effect continues to live on within classic car circles till this day. From the Jaguar XKSS to the Porsche 930 Turbo (main image), the \u201cKing of Cool\u201d was legendary for influencing car sales.<\/p>\n

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The Ford Mustang is the fastest selling car in US history, yet is also one of the most popular collector cars.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A car\u2019s rarity might also give rise to a higher emotional appeal. \u201cUsually a car becomes a classic if it\u2019s a relatively low-volume car from a reliable and established manufacturer,\u201d says O\u2019Keeffe. \u201cA car like a Ford Fiesta doesn\u2019t automatically become a classic because of the volume of production.\u201d But there are always exceptions; the 1964 Ford Mustang\u00a0being the fastest selling\u00a0<\/span>car in U.S. history hasn\u2019t detered O\u2019Keefe from making it his favorite car. \u201cThat is where the emotions of a brand get to you and add a bit more to it. Classic cars are an emotional decision, it\u2019s the heart not the wallet that makes the choice.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The 1990 Honda Acura NSX<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Some of the signs that indicate a car has achieved collectible status is its price. \u201cOnce a vehicle\u2019s value has hit the bottom of the normal depreciation curve and begins to trend back upward above the rate of inflation you know there is growing interest in the marketplace,\u201d explains Hagerty. The U.S. market has seen a diverse range of cars that have spiked in price. According to Hagerty, third-generation Chevrolet<\/span> C\/K pickups and Jeep<\/span> CJ-7s have been surprisingly popular over the past few months; the Porsche <\/span>944 and Nissan <\/span>300ZX are leading in the sports cars department. His latest vehicle rating report also reveals that the original Honda Acura NSX<\/span>, 1986 BMW <\/span>M3 and Jaguar<\/span> XJ-S are progressively making an emotional connection that could well earn them modern classic car status in the near future.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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