What to Know about the 993-Generation Porsche 911
October 2, 2024
BY ALISDAIR SUTTIE/ ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED August 05, 2024 / HAGERTY The 993 generation of Porsche 911 carries a great weight of expectation. As the final air-cooled 911, it’s seen as the pinnacle of the breed by many, especially as it was the model charged with keeping Porsche’s flagship relevant up against ever more sophisticated and ...
Some Driver-Quality Classics Are Climbing Quicker Than Trailer Queens
May 5, 2021
BY Karl Brauer / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED April 30, 2021 / HAGERTY / The cruel irony of owning a classic car is that using it for its intended purpose—driving—tends to decrease its value. If you view a classic as an investment, conventional wisdom holds that you should buy the best example you can afford and then, well, ...
EVENT INFO: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8
November 18, 2019
The world famous Pomona Swap Meet is California’s premier classic car marketplace! Rain or shine, we swap. Thousands of classic cars up for sale and on display. That’s right, with over 15 miles of classic cars, parts, accessories, and automobilia, we’ve got something for every car enthusiast… and you never know what you’re going to ...
EVENT INFO: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
September 19, 2019
The world famous Pomona Swap Meet is California’s premier classic car marketplace! Rain or shine, we swap. Thousands of classic cars up for sale and on display. That’s right… with over 15 miles of classic cars, parts, accessories, and automobilia, we’ve got something for every car enthusiast! Whether you’re coming to buy, to sell, or ...
EVENT INFO – SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
July 16, 2019
The world famous Pomona Swap Meet is California’s premier classic car marketplace! Rain or shine, we swap. Thousands of classic cars for sale and on display! That’s right… with over 15 miles of classic cars, parts, accessories, and automobilia, we’ve got something for every car enthusiast. Whether you’re coming to buy, to sell, or just ...
Top Car Shows for Your 2018 West Coast Summer Road Trip
August 29, 2018
BY MONDELLO PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JULY 24, 2018 / MONDELLO PERFORMANCE / Check Out These Top Car Shows Summer is rolling by, but it’s not too late to take advantage of the many car shows that pop up at this time of year. We’ve compiled a list of upcoming exhibitions in California and Oregon that ...
Hanneman Fiberglass: Hot Rod & Off-Road Parts
October 5, 2017
Go out on the street and take a look at your water meter and tell us what it might have in common with that really nice chopped Model A in your neighbor’s garage. Don’t know? Well, the answer might just be Harold “Hal” Hannemann, owner of Hannemann Fiberglass. Hal’s family has been making all sorts of things ...
This Is How Values Moved Last Quarter
May 15, 2016
By Brian Rabold / Originally Published April 27, 2016 / Hagerty / 2016 Q1 Valuation Recap As the year began, the collector car world held its breath. The foot was off the accelerator for all but a few market segments and people were openly wondering if the bottom was ready to drop out. Momentum has certainly ...
10 Late Model Cars That Are “Modern Collectibles”
May 11, 2016
By Andrew Newton / Originally Published December 30, 2015 / Hagerty / In terms of values, the cars we generally think of as classics today tended to follow a certain pattern. Their value would depreciate significantly after a few years or after the next better, faster car came along, then they would be out in the world ...
Tech Tips: Doing an Oil Change on a Porsche 997.1
April 4, 2016
Okay, if you own a Porsche, odds are you can afford the several hundred dollar oil change at your dealership or from a local mechanic. But maybe, just maybe, you got your Porsche by knowing when and where you can save money… and doing an oil change yourself is a perfect way to save a couple ...
The Classic Imports of Pomona
February 14, 2016
When it comes to imported vehicles, the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show has a very loyal and enthusiastic following of Volkswagen owners. Of course, we’ve also showcased Porsches from the very beginning. However, there’s another, often overlooked, segment of cars and trucks at the Pomona Swap Meet. Nestled in between our VW and Porsche ...
Classic Classified: 1978 Porsche 924
October 9, 2015
By Greg Ingold / Originally Published August 11, 2015 / Hagerty / From: Hemmings Motor News Date: March 1989 Price then: $6,000 ($11,500 adjusted for inflation – about the cost of a new 2015 Nissan Versa today) Price now: $3,000 – $14,400 Approximate dollar difference: $3,000 (assuming No. 1 condition) Approximate annual rate of return: .08% PORSCHE: ...