Market Research
Weekly analysis of the collector car market — auction results, price trends, and where the smart money is going. By Chris Peterson.
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Monday Market Movers — March 24, 2026
Air-cooled Porsches continue to soften, E30 M3s hold steady, and the JDM market posts another strong week. Here's what moved and why.
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If I had $50k and wanted a European sports car I could actually drive, these are the five I'd be shopping. Not one of them is a Porsche — and that's the point.
Sorted or Not: This $89k Jaguar E-Type Series 1
A reader sent me a Series 1 E-Type listed at $89k with a color change and an automatic transmission. Here's whether it's sorted or not.
The JDM Market in 2026: Where the Money Is Going
Supra, NSX, GT-R — the icons are priced in. But the next wave of JDM collectibles is already here, and most people aren't paying attention yet.
San Diego Spring Car Events: Your Complete 2026 Guide
From Cruisin' Grand opening night in April to La Jolla Concours, here's every event worth your Saturday this spring.
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Market Segments — Price & Trend Overview
| Segment | Avg. Price | Sales (12 Mo) | 12-Mo Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air-Cooled Porsche 911 | $68,400 | 342 | -3.2% |
| Ford Mustang (1st Gen) | $42,800 | 518 | -2.1% |
| BMW M3 E30 | $79,200 | 86 | +1.8% |
| Datsun 240Z / 260Z / 280Z | $44,600 | 124 | +5.6% |
| Chevrolet Corvette (C2) | $88,500 | 198 | 0.8% |
| Toyota Supra (A80) | $112,000 | 47 | +4.1% |
| Ferrari 308 / 328 | $94,800 | 72 | -1.5% |
| Mercedes-Benz W113 Pagoda | $118,000 | 58 | 0.4% |
Data sources: Bring a Trailer, Classic.com, RM Sotheby's, Bonhams, Gooding & Company. Updated weekly.