Collector cars are favorites among many people. For some, it’s exciting to have a car passed down through generations.  For others, it is fun to own a collector car as a hobby. Owning a collector car can be a great way to get out on the road and have some fun while doing it. If you happen to own a collector car or are thinking about purchasing one, you might be interested in knowing more about the factors that affect its value. At JD’s Auto Repair, we are always looking for ways to help our customers learn more about what might affect the value of their vehicles.

There are several factors that affect collector car value, but among the top, there are pricing by age, pricing by condition and pricing by authenticity. Each one of these factors play in to how much your collector car is worth, and how much you might be able to expect to sell it for in the future. Age is one of the main factors that affect collector car value.

For the most part, the older a classic car is, the higher its value is. Generally speaking, a newer model of the same classic car will sell for less. When it comes to classic cars, age is a positive attribute.

Another top factor that affects collector car pricing is the overall condition. A classic car that’s in great shape and ready to drive will always influence its price in the positive. A classic car that is in poor shape, even if it has great potential for becoming a show car down the line, will still sell for less than a collector car that is already in excellent condition. If you aren’t concerned with refurbishing costs, then it might not be a big deal, but generally speaking, its best to buy a collector car that needs little to no work completed on it.
One of the most important factors that goes in to pricing a classic car is its authenticity. You can find out more about your vehicle’s authenticity by looking at the VIN number, the RPO codes and the date codes. You can also have a look at the transmission as well as the rear end tags. It’s important to check out all of these authenticity markers so that you can determine the overall value of your collector car.