Hottest Collectible Cars

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  1. SRT-Tom

    SRT-Tom Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Article Writer

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    Forbes has listed seven Mopars among the Hottest Collectible Cars:

    1. Jeep Wrangler, MSRP: $26,995.

    The original military-derived Jeep gets a long-awaited full redesign for 2018 that features welcome improvements in virtually every department, while retaining an only modestly modified version of its iconic upright look. Given its mass production numbers and predilection to get scuffed up while blazing off-road trails, we’d expect only early VIN-numbered examples, and rare trim/equipment combinations might eventually rise in value. At the least, the Wrangler has a reputation for bringing back the most cash at trade-in time.

    8. Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, MSRP: $84,995.

    The devilish Demon is a bona fide street-legal drag racer with as much as 840-horsepower under the hood, and a pair of extra-wide street-legal drag radial tires at the rear. It’s not cheap, but with only 3,300 expected to be built, and no 2019 version expected, this is virtually the definition of a collectible car.

    9. Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, MSRP: $86,000.

    What’s not to like about a family friendly midsize SUV with all-wheel-drive that can otherwise light up the pavement with the 707-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V-8 from the Dodge Challenger and Charger’s scenery-blurring Hellcat models. That’s a winning combination, except for a sticker price that’s nearly three times the cost of a base Grand Cherokee.

    28. Dodge Viper, MSRP: $89,090.

    There’s probably never been a strong business case to build the rip-roaring Viper, but it nonetheless stands as the ultimate example of Detroit iron. There’s nothing the least bit rational about a big-on-the-outside/small-on-the-inside beast like this that packs an 8.4-liter V10 wallop, but nobody ever bought one to go to the grocery store. As Hagerty so aptly puts it, “If words like “bludgeon,” “eviscerate,” and “trounce” appeal to you, this is your car.


    35. Dodge Challenger Hellcat, MSRP: $58,295.

    The Challenger Hellcat takes the classic American muscle car formula to the extreme with its outrageous 707-horsepower supercharged V8 engine. Those wanting the same insane levels of performance in a sedan can instead choose the Hellcat edition of the Dodge Charger. Either way, the crazed cats should be coveted for years to come, provided one can avoid paying a profit-killing major markup over MSRP some dealers are commanding to obtain one.

    44. 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee

    That’s right, you mom’s old SUV is becoming collectible. Hagerty says the Cherokee’s rugged styling makes it is more appealing to younger buyers than Ford Explorers of the same era. It’s also both plentiful and affordable in the resale market, with a 2000 example estimated to go for $7,600-$10,400.

    51. 1996-2002 Dodge Viper GTS

    One of the most outrageous domestic sports cars ever built, the Dodge Viper helped bring Chrysler back to prominence, both for its V10-flavored performance and its heavy-handed muscular styling. It was lacking in terms of comfort and sophistication, compared to other sports cars at the time, but gave no quarter in terms of heart-pounding acceleration. Hagerty says you can grab a 1997 version for $47,800-$55,900.


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  2. Katshot

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    Jeep Wrangler collectable? Doubt it. They're everywhere! The best part about owning one is the retained value. I'm on my 3rd one and still can't believe the trade-in values.
    Trackhawks might end up being collectable mainly due to the fact that they don't sell well. I could've had one with a huge, nearly $30K discount but really didn't like driving it.
    Vipers? Definitely!
    Hellcats? Not so sure. I really get the feeling that many will end up in the used car market after their owners tire of replacing tires. IMO, the ultimate example of an over-powered vehicle.
    Demons? Undoubtedly.
    '84-'01 Cherokees? Never. Talk about crap! The only reason they might end up being collectable is that they're disappearing from the road quickly.