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Hidden costs of investment cars

Hidden costs of investment cars

When investing in collectible cars, most people focus on the purchase price and potential appreciation, often overlooking the hidden costs that come with owning and maintaining these vehicles. While a well-chosen investment car can deliver impressive returns over time, failure...

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Maintenance and restoration of investment cars

Maintenance and restoration of investment cars

When it comes to investing in collectible cars, many enthusiasts focus solely on the purchase price and potential for future appreciation. However, one often overlooked aspect of car investment is the critical role that maintenance and restoration play in preserving...

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Investments cars are not what you think they are

Investments cars are not what you think they are

When thinking of classic cars, many immediately picture icons from the 1960s and 1970s—the Ferrari 275, the Jaguar E-Type, or the Lamborghini Miura. While these cars have earned their legendary status, the landscape of investment cars has evolved. A new...

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How technology is changing car investments

How technology is changing car investments

The classic car market has long been known for its exclusivity, inaccessibility, and reliance on traditional trading methods such as private sales, dealerships, and high-profile auctions. However, in recent years, technological advancements have begun reshaping the way people invest in...

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Is your car investment grade?

Is your car investment grade?

  Today we go into greater detail about what makes a car ‘Investment Grade’. In this newsletter, we use Autofolio's investment process to showcase distinguishing factors that make a car an investment. These can be cross-referenced to any car to determine...

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Politics pushing prices

Politics pushing prices

  In this week’s newsletter, we look into what the impact could be for the UK car market following a recent change in government. Looking into different segments of the market and how each could be affected.  Labour made several...

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Car week 2024

Car week 2024

In this week’s newsletter, we look into and analyse arguably the most significant week in the investment car market of the year. Monterey car week. Looking into new car launches, significant sales and concours highlights.  New Launches  Lamborghini TemerarioThe Lamborghini...

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Can buying a Ferrari protect you against inflation?

Can buying a Ferrari protect you against inflation?

  In this newsletter, we go into greater detail about one of Autofolio’s investment attributes for collectable cars ‘Preservation’. A factor that makes collectable car ownership attractive as an asset class. Showcasing why you should buy your collectable car today,...

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The rising market for Japanese classics

The rising market for Japanese classics

In recent years, Japanese classic cars from the 1980s and 1990s have seen a significant surge in interest and value among collectors and investors. Models that were once overlooked are now fetching impressive prices at auctions and becoming prized additions...

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