10 Classic Car Markets to watch during Monterey Car Week 2021

1-Year Trend

CMV

08/12/21

Chevrolet Corvette 327/360 - C2 (1963)

The 327/360 is a variant of the C2 Chevrolet Corvette that was only available for the 1963 model year. With its CMV almost doubling since August 2020, it's the hottest market on the peninsula.

1 for sale during Monterey Car Week:

95.33%

$179,048

Ferrari 308 GTS (1977-1982)

The targa-topped Ferrari 308 GTS was produced from 1977-1980, with a total of 3,219 made. While it's sibling, the 308 GTB has more listings in Monterey, the GTS market is the one to watch, with CMV growing over 77% since last August. 

1 for sale during Monterey Car Week:

• 1980 Ferrari 308 GTS (Gooding)

77.47%

$91,857

Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 - 1st Gen (1967-1969)

The Camaro Z/28 is a high performance version of the Chevrolet Camaro that debuted for 1967. Over 28,000 examples were built before production ended in 1969.

5 for sale during Monterey Car Week:

• 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z28 (Mecum)
• 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Trans Am (Gooding)
• 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Mecum)
• 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z28 (Mecum)
• 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 (Bring a Trailer)

31.12%

$86,774

Porsche 911 SC - Coupe (1978-1983)

The Porsche 911 SC Coupe was available between 1978 to 1983, It was powered by a 3.0-liter flat six, fuel injected, driving the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission. Initially power output was 180 hp, later 188 hp, and then in 1981 it was increased to 201 hp. Having seen prices of the Carrera 3.2 going higher and higher, it's no surprise to see the SC playing catch up this year.

3 for sale during Monterey Car Week:

• 1981 Porsche 911SC Coupe (Mecum)
• 1982 Porsche 911SC Coupe (Bring a Trailer)
• 1983 Porsche 911SC (Mecum)

31.11%

$52,795

Land Rover Defender 90 - 1st Gen (1985-2016) 

Production of the Land Rover Defender variant known as the Defender 90 began for the 1985 model year as the "Land Rover Ninety" – the number "90" represented the corresponding wheelbase in inches. Although it remained in production until 2016, the final year of availability for the United States market was 1997.

5 for sale during Monterey Car Week:

• 1985 Land Rover Santana Pickup (Mecum)
• 1989 Land Rover 90 (Bring a Trailer)
• 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 (Cars & Bids)
• 1995 Land Rover Defender 90 300TDI (Hemmings)
• 1997 Land Rover NAS Defender 90 (Gooding)

28.34%

$52,035

Lincoln Continental - 4th Gen (1961-1969)

The fourth generation Lincoln Continental is one of Lincoln's most well known cars, featuring prominently in pop culture. Fourth generation Continentals were available as sedans, coupes, or four door convertibles, and were fitted with a range of V8 engines.

6 for sale during Monterey Car Week:

• 1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible (Mecum)
• 1961 Lincoln Continental (Russo and Steele)
• 1962 Lincoln Continental Sedan (Mecum)
• 1963 Lincoln Continental Convertible (Mecum)
• 1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible (Mecum)
• 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible (Mecum)

23.83%

$56,530

Jaguar E-Type Series 3 (1971 to 1975)

The last series in the E-Types production run, Series 3 cars feature a slatted front grill, flared wheel arches, and quad exhaust pipes. These cars were the only E-Types offered with a V12 powerplant.

5 for sale during Monterey Car Week:

• 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series III Roadster (Mecum)
• 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V-12 Roadster (RM Sotheby's)
• 1974 Jaguar XKE Roadster V12 4-Speed (Bring a Trailer)
• 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster (Bonhams)
• 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V-12 Roadster (RM Sotheby's)

22.83%

$83,940

Ford Bronco - 1st Gen (1966 to 1977)

The first generation of Ford Bronco was offered as a four wheel drive compact SUV. Initially, three main body styles were available, SUV, pickup, and open top roadster, but due to slow sales, the roadster was discontinued after 1968, with the pickup following suit after 1972. The most notable early Broncos were the Sport option package and top of the line Ranger trim level.

7 for sale during Monterey Car Week:

• 1966 Ford Bronco (Bring a Trailer)
• 1966 Ford Bronco (Mecum)
• 1967 Ford Bronco Pro Street (Mecum)
• 1967 Ford Bronco (Mecum)
• 1969 Ford Bronco (Mecum)
• 1974 Ford Bronco (Bring a Trailer)
• 1977 Ford Bronco Ranger (Bring a Trailer)

22.82%

$69,749

Chevrolet K5 Blazer - 2nd Gen (1973 to 1991)

The second generation of K5 Blazer saw large updates to the model, both mechanically and stylistically. Although the model had been produced exclusively as a convertible shortbed pickup fitted with a hardtop, from 1976 onwards, the K5 Blazer featured a half-cab design implemented in part to increase safety.

4 for sale during Monterey Car Week:

• 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer (Mecum)
• 1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer (Mecum)
• 1988 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Silverado (Bring a Trailer)
• 1990 Chevrolet Blazer (Mecum)

17.38%

$30,445

Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Speedster (1989)

The Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Speedster was only produced for the 1989 model year in limited numbers (2,104). It's characterized by a low-roof inspired by the 356 Speedster of the 1950s.

2 for sale during Monterey Car Week:

• 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster (Gooding)
• 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster (Mecum)

13.17%

$201,029