This is always a question that brings up some interesting answers. There are just a ton of variables that come into play; the vehicle you choose, your level of investment and if you are looking short term or long term.

Personally I feel as long people in this country are allowed to have personal transportation powered by internal combustion engines that the market for collector/hobby cars will always be there in some form or the other.

As far as an INVESTMENT the car market has always been volatile, a couple of examples that come to mind are the bubbles in the late 80s early 90s and the one from about 2005-2008. The market can expand quickly but disappear in the blink of an eye leaving “investors” holding on to something that is now worth 10 cents on the dollar that they paid for it. If their timing is good they can make good money, if not oh well. That hold true for both the small hobby guy or the multi-million dollar collector. Long term, (and I’m talking 15-20 years) desirable cars seem to at least keep up with inflation. There is also good money to be made picking up cars on a desperation sell that can be quickly turned around. Looking at it is an investment that you plan on getting out of in say 5 or 10 years can be a pretty risky proposition, especially if you don’t have the ability to hold on to it should the market be in a slump when you want to sell.

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