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title: "Mid-tier collector car market cools as buyers get selective"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286692169.md"
description: "The mid-tier collector car market is cooling, with high-end classics like Ferrari GTOs remaining strong while $30k–$150k cars stall at auction. Buyers are increasingly selective, favoring turnkey, original cars, and average-condition models are suffering in bids. Additionally, Gen X and Millennials are driving demand for 1980s–2000s analog classics over older models."
datetime: "2026-05-18T00:57:19.000Z"
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# Mid-tier collector car market cools as buyers get selective

Market split emerges: High-end classics like Ferrari GTOs remain strong, but $30k–$150k cars are stalling at auction. Condition drives demand: Buyers now demand turnkey, original cars, with average-condition models punished in bidding. Generational tastes shift: Gen X and Millennials are fueling demand for 1980s–2000s analog classics over older vintages.

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