03/01/2026
Most cars lose value the moment they leave the dealership lot, but a tiny fraction become six‑figure assets. Wealthy collectors are no longer looking only at stocks and real estate; they are parking some of their portfolio in classic cars like Ferraris, Gullwings, and early 911s that have outpaced many traditional assets over the past decade.
At a Barrett-Jackson auction in Arizona recently, someone paid over $300,000 for a fully restored 1967 Mustang Eleanor Fastback, made famous in Gone in 60 Seconds (2000).
That’s high level, though. Many people buy the original car and restore it themselves, or have someone restore it for them. Some look to sell, to re-coup the investment, maybe generate a profit. The costs going that route are “absolutely huge”, says Tim Winton, the founder of Cambrian Classics, a family-run businesses specializing in classic car repair and servicing, located in Wales, is just the person, whether it’s hands-on, bringing your classic car in for servicing, or consultation over a Zoom call.
https://regardingluxury.com/tim-winton-cambrian-classic-cars-investment/