Apr 12, 2018   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Hagerty Announces Annual 'Hot List' of Future Collector Cars for Model Year 2018

Hagerty Announces Annual 'Hot List' of Future Collector Cars for Model Year 2018

The "Golden Era" of the Automobile is happening right now as evidenced by this year's list

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., April 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- While the future of new car ownership may be up for debate, 2018 has ushered in a new class of vehicles that promise to be sought-after collectibles. According to Hagerty - a global company specializing in products and insurance for people who love cars - 10 vehicles in the 2018 production model year are most likely to appeal to driving enthusiasts now and stand out as highly collectible 30 years down the road.

"We look for vehicles that push boundaries and beg to be driven," says McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty. "These cars meet that test. It's one of the best years for future classics in years, proving interest in performance driving is as strong as ever."

In order to be eligible for the "Hagerty Hot List," vehicles must be produced within the 2018 model year and have an MSRP of less than $100,000.

The "Hagerty Hot List" for 2018 includes (in alphabetical order):

    1. Audi RS 3 ($54,900) - An inline-five cylinder developing 400 horsepower
       in a nimble sedan makes for a spirited drive that you can't help but
       love.
    2. Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE ($69,995) - This Camaro with the 1LE track
       handling package is proof that the golden era for American muscle car
       wars is happening right now.
    3. Dodge Challenger SRT Demon ($85,000) - 840 horsepower factory-built
       drag-race car with modern technology that helps you launch and grip at
       the drag strip. Enough said.
    4. Honda Civic Type R ($34,100) - The performance at an impressively low
       price point compared to its competition means it should attract many new
       enthusiasts. Well-preserved examples will be sought after when today's
       young fans one day seek out the cars that made an early impression on
       them.
    5. Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk ($86,000) - In today's SUV dominated
       culture, FCA is clearly owning the high performance end of this segment.
       707 horsepower in an all-wheel-drive application that can also hold its
       own on a track is the best example of bridging the modern-day power wars
       with a hint of practicality.
    6. Jeep Wrangler ($26,995) - For more than 70 years the "Jeep" has been
       synonymous with off-road capability and has generations of followers.
       High production numbers mean many will survive and continue to supply the
       off-roading crowd with vehicles eager to be modified.
    7. Kia Stinger GT ($38,350) - Kia has rightly earned a spot on this list
       with the Stinger GT. Its combination of looks, performance and relatively
       low price point signals that the company is serious about attracting
       driving enthusiasts.
    8. Lexus LC 500 ($92,500) - This is the most exciting Lexus since the LFA
       with a larger displacement engine in an era when smaller displacement
       with forced induction is the trend.
    9. Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxter GTS ($79,800) - Vintage Porsches have a global
       fan base and the company is continuing to feed its fans with exciting
       cars like the GTS package in this duo that includes 365-horsepower from a
       mid-mounted engine.
    10. Subaru WRX STI Type RA ($48,995) - The WRX has a long history that has
        developed its own tribe of brand champions. The limited production of
        500 Type RAs makes this the instant collectible of the 2018 Hot List.

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About Hagerty
Hagerty is the world's largest membership, insurance, and media organization for collectible vehicles and owners, and an automotive brand dedicated to the love and protection of driving. In addition to providing specialty insurance for more classic vehicles than anyone else worldwide, Hagerty is home to:

    --  The Hagerty Valuation Tool, the gold standard for collector vehicle
        values and market trend insights.
    --  Hagerty, the magazine, among the highest circulation car magazines in
        the country.
    --  "The Barn Find Hunter," one of the most popular automobile focused shows
        on YouTube with more than 230,000 subscribers.
    --  Hagerty Plus, the industry's most comprehensive roadside service.
    --  DriveShare, the nation's only peer-to-peer classic vehicle rental
        marketplace.

Hagerty also prides itself on preserving and expanding our automotive heritage through the Historic Vehicle Association (HVA), the RPM Foundation and numerous youth outreach programs. For more information, call (800) 922-4050 or visit www.hagerty.com.

CONTACT: Jonathan Klinger, Hagerty, 231-922-8822, jklinger@hagerty.com; or Nady Bilani, FleishmanHillard, 313-247-1647, nady.bilani@fleishman.com

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