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HAGI reports 20% increase in Classic Car values in 2015

Friday 15th January 2016
Historic Automobile Group International (HAGI) is an independent investment research company specialising in the monitoring and reporting of the values of vehicles in the rare classic motorcar sector. To view click here

They do this by keeping a database of over 100,000 actual transactions from classic and investment car market. Using their expertise this enables them to access their data gathered and provide both broad and specific reports and information on the marketplace. This enables investors to make well informed decisions on which vehicles to buy, keep in their collections or dispose of.

Whilst we at Southwood would hate our cars to be just considered as 'commodities' we do feel that you are more likely to enjoy your vehicle(s) if you know it is a good investment and not just a beautiful folly. Furthermore, for the protection of rare and historic vehicles, the knowledge of a rising value normally ensures that these cars are looked after and maintained correctly. We are merely custodians of special cars that need preserving for the future.

Well, in 2015 HAGI reported in their 'HAGI Top ex F & P', index, which includes all cars except Porsche and Ferrari, a rise of 20.85% year to date up to December 2015. So the market continues to perform well and is outstripping many other forms of asset based investments.

So, why not add another vehicle to your collection in 2016, enjoy the fruits of your labour and be safe in the knowledge that your decision makes good financial sense too?

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