Can classic cars be a good investment?

For many enthusiasts, classic cars evoke nostalgia and the thrill of owning a piece of automotive history. But beyond the passion, can they also be solid investments?

The Barrett-Jackson Mini-Index

Back in 2008, the auction giant Barrett-Jackson promoted their "Barrett-Jackson Mini-Index," showing that a select group of collector cars had outperformed major investment benchmarks over the previous five years. According to their data at the time, collector cars returned a 16.4% gain, compared to: