The Market Problem
The classic car market is notoriously opaque. Emotional acquisitions without rigorous financial diligence represent massive capital risk.
Valuations are subjective
Dealer appraisals reflect their margin, not market reality. There is no independent, data-driven valuation standard at the point of acquisition.
Timing is unknown
Most buyers enter at peak sentiment without knowing it. The difference between a good entry and a poor one is often 20–30% of capital.
Risk is invisible
Provenance gaps, impending maintenance exposure, and liquidity constraints cost buyers significantly more than any advisory fee.
Benchmarking is absent
Without comparing historical CAGR against S&P 500, Gold, and property, it is impossible to know if a car belongs in a portfolio.
Advisory Products
Acquisition Report
The full investment case for a single vehicle under consideration, delivered before capital is committed. The verdict — acquire, pass, or renegotiate — is stated in the first paragraph.
- Comparable sales analysis across the last 10 auction results
- 1Y / 5Y / 10Y CAGR, benchmarked against the S&P 500 and gold
- Survival rate and production scarcity assessment
- Six-factor risk assessment with scoring
- Optimal holding period and exit-timing guidance
- Target entry price and walk-away ceiling
Portfolio Review
A full assessment of an existing 3–10 vehicle collection. Every asset ranked by appreciation potential, underperformers flagged, and a rebalancing strategy delivered.
- Individual CAGR analysis per vehicle
- Portfolio aggregate performance vs. benchmark
- Rebalancing and disposal recommendations
- Liquidity assessment across the collection
- Concentration and exposure analysis
Monthly Retainer
Continuous market intelligence for collectors actively and repeatedly evaluating acquisitions. Powered by the FARO institutional intelligence architecture.
- 2–4 Acquisition Reports included per month
- Real-time price-movement alerts on a defined watchlist
- Monthly market intelligence briefing
- Priority ad-hoc analysis
- Direct line for time-sensitive decisions
Wealth Manager Package
For advisors and family offices with clients holding collector car positions. A market intelligence capability you can bring inside your practice.
- White-labelled reporting for your clients
- Institutional-grade market intelligence via FARO
- Priority ad-hoc market analysis
- Direct access for client-driven questions
The Execution Pipeline
Intake
You provide vehicle details, asking price, your investment thesis, and hold period expectation. 50% deposit confirmed. We confirm turnaround.
Market Data
We pull data from Hagerty, BaT, Classic.com, and major auction houses. Minimum 10 comparable sales analysed. Production and survival data verified.
Return & Risk Analysis
Full CAGR calculation benchmarked against S&P 500, Gold, and Property. Six-factor risk matrix scored (provenance, condition, liquidity, maintenance, market cycle).
Report & Delivery
Eight-section investment memo delivered as PDF. Verdict in paragraph one. 72-hour follow-up call available to walk through findings.
Schedule an
Institutional Consultation
We invite wealth advisers, family office directors, and serious collectors to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss capital allocation parameters and report requirements.