Hagerty Names Top 10 Classic Convertibles for Summer - Automobile
Classic car insurance company Hagerty came up with a list of 10 great classic convertibles that are sure to bring back fond memories. Hagerty says that each pick has a suggested market value of under $35,000, readily available replacement parts, and represents a sound investment in the classic car world. Hagerty’s pick is the first-ever Alfa Romeo Giulia Duetto Spider built in 1966 and 1967, though it says that other generations of the Alfa Spider are good choices as well because the car’s basic mission changed very little over the years. Read our own Collectible Classic story on the 1966-1994 Alfa Romeo Spider to see photos of a 1974 example and find out more about the ownership experience. Hagerty quotes a market price of $25,700 for a 1966 Giulia Duetto Spider, though later examples in less than pristine condition can be found for under $10,000. Though the E30-generation BMW M3 may get all the attention these days, the standard 3... Hagerty’s pick is the six-cylinder 325i, which we named an AUTOMOBILE All-Star in 1992 and 1993. Market value for a 1987 BMW 325i droptop starts around $8,500, though it may be harder to locate one in the U. S. with the rare five-speed manual... Source: www.automobilemag.com
