Welcome to Hagerty's Cars That Matter

Launched summer 2006, Hagerty's Cars That Matter is an entirely new idea in automotive value guides — accurate, up to date and without pricing bias or prejudice. Hagerty's Cars That Matter is a value guide written by experts. Hagerty's Cars That Matter is not afraid to adjust values — up or down — according to true market trends and using actual sales. Hagerty's Cars That Matter's goal is to be the only price guide that you will ever use in buying or selling your collectible, special interest or classic car. Period.

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Recent Blog Posts

Tiny Before Its Time: 1954-1962 Metropolitan

2009-01-05 by cdykes

Maybe we should revisit an idea of George Mason’s.

Not the Founding Father George Mason who was largely responsible for the Bill of Rights. No, the other George Mason who was the chairman of Nash-Kelvinator.

After World War II, Mason the latter became interested in “minimum transportation.” Just how much machine does a person or a family need to go about their business? People were moving to the suburbs, and women, who had contributed greatly to the war effort, were continuing to work. He saw the rise of women as a viable marketing opportunity for a new type of car.

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Substance and Style: 1963–1965 Buick Riviera

2008-12-29 by mhoward

While the Riviera name in the Buick scheme dates as far back as the late 1940s, it wasn't until 1963 that the Riviera became a stand-alone model. It was at that time that the Riv became a symbol of American luxury, power, and design that solidified the car's classic status.

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January - April 2009 Issue Available now

At 3 5/8" by 5 1/2", this pocket price guide is perfect for attending auctions or simply keeping you up-to-date on collector car prices wherever you are. It is now available online and can be ordered individually for $20 or as a subscription at $40 for three issues. Don't be caught without it when the car you want is up for sale.

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Welcome to Hagerty's Cars That Matter. If this is your first time here, you may be wondering what this site is all about, or how it actually works. Carsthatmatter.com is the online counterpart of the Cars That Matter printed price guide. All of the values listed in the book are available for free to anyone who has a copy. Please look around and get a feel for the site. If you are an unregistered user, all prices will be hidden; sign up for an account or buy the book and log on to see the prices.

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