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AUTOS: Hagerty ‘Hot List’ Of Future Classics
Collector-Car-insurance leader forecasts which of today's cars will bloom into tomorrow's desirable auction stars.
The 2012 Buick Regal GS is at the top of the Hagerty Hot List because of performance that appeals to enthusiast drivers. (Photo: Buick)
Following Barrett-Jackson and the other Arizona collector-car auctions comes the annual Hot List of future classics from Hagerty Insurance, the premium underwriter of the old-car hobby.
“This year's Hot List includes cars that are sure to develop a cultlike following because their characteristics resonate with driving enthusiasts,” said McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty Insurance, in a media release.
Hagerty’s list focuses on 2012 models priced under $100,000 that the insurer says have the right stuff to endure as future collector cars.
They are:
Buick Regal GS, $32,535, a surprising first pick but one that has gained traction with driving enthusiasts since Regal’s recent transformation, with the new GS version cranking out 270 horsepower from its 2-liter four-cylinder Ecotec engine.
Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Edition, $48,100, which successfully channels one of the most memorable Mustangs of the past with a track-ready car that can be driven every day.
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, $61,785, the mighty performance version of the revamped SUV that takes its rugged Trail Ready credentials to the street.
Fiat 500 Abarth, $22,000, tuned by the famed Italian racing group with a 160 hp, 1.4-liter turbocharged engine and tuned suspension, brakes and dual exhaust.
Volkswagen Golf R, $36,000, the latest hot hatch from VW with all-wheel drive and enough power to take advantage of it.
Porsche 911 Carrera, $82,100, already a classic in its own time, the rear-engine sports and racing champ traces its lineage directly to the original Porsche of more than 60 years ago, updated and upgraded over and over again.
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, $54,095, classic Camaro performance with a vengeance, channeling the fantastic 1969 COPO back-door drag-racing star, now with 580 horsepower and GM’s blessing.
Nissan GT-R Black Edition, $95,100, new this year to U.S. drivers and already a cult classic with its amped-up 530-horsepower V6.
Dodge Charger SRT8, $46,795, upgraded for 2012 with a better interior and greater performance, plus it has four doors for real-world driving needs.
Audi TT RS, $56,850, with its stylish Bauhaus design and crisp performance, and another reason for Audi’s rapid ascent.
Bob Golfen, Automotive Editor for SPEED.com, is a veteran auto writer based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a passion for collector cars, car culture and the automotive lifestyle. SPEED.com fans can email Bob Golfen at
“This year's Hot List includes cars that are sure to develop a cultlike following because their characteristics resonate with driving enthusiasts,” said McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty Insurance, in a media release.
Hagerty’s list focuses on 2012 models priced under $100,000 that the insurer says have the right stuff to endure as future collector cars.
They are:
Buick Regal GS, $32,535, a surprising first pick but one that has gained traction with driving enthusiasts since Regal’s recent transformation, with the new GS version cranking out 270 horsepower from its 2-liter four-cylinder Ecotec engine.
Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Edition, $48,100, which successfully channels one of the most memorable Mustangs of the past with a track-ready car that can be driven every day.
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, $61,785, the mighty performance version of the revamped SUV that takes its rugged Trail Ready credentials to the street.
Fiat 500 Abarth, $22,000, tuned by the famed Italian racing group with a 160 hp, 1.4-liter turbocharged engine and tuned suspension, brakes and dual exhaust.
Volkswagen Golf R, $36,000, the latest hot hatch from VW with all-wheel drive and enough power to take advantage of it.
Porsche 911 Carrera, $82,100, already a classic in its own time, the rear-engine sports and racing champ traces its lineage directly to the original Porsche of more than 60 years ago, updated and upgraded over and over again.
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, $54,095, classic Camaro performance with a vengeance, channeling the fantastic 1969 COPO back-door drag-racing star, now with 580 horsepower and GM’s blessing.
Nissan GT-R Black Edition, $95,100, new this year to U.S. drivers and already a cult classic with its amped-up 530-horsepower V6.
Dodge Charger SRT8, $46,795, upgraded for 2012 with a better interior and greater performance, plus it has four doors for real-world driving needs.
Audi TT RS, $56,850, with its stylish Bauhaus design and crisp performance, and another reason for Audi’s rapid ascent.
Bob Golfen, Automotive Editor for SPEED.com, is a veteran auto writer based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a passion for collector cars, car culture and the automotive lifestyle. SPEED.com fans can email Bob Golfen at
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