Classic Cars $50,000 and Up

Investment-grade and rare classics, bought for appreciation as much as for driving.

Cars in this range are typically concours-quality restorations or genuinely rare, desirable factory-optioned examples. At this level, a purchase is closer to acquiring a collectible investment than buying a car to drive daily, and the diligence involved should reflect that — professional appraisal, documented authenticity, and appropriate insurance coverage all matter more than at any other tier.

Buying Tips

• 1.Get a professional appraisal before buying — at this price point, the cost of an independent appraisal is small relative to the risk of overpaying or missing an issue.
• 2.Verify authenticity of rare factory options through documentation like broadcast sheets or factory build records, not just the seller's description.
• 3.Consider agreed-value insurance coverage rather than standard auto insurance, which typically undervalues collector cars in this range.
• 4.Factor in the cost of specialized enclosed transport and proper climate-controlled storage as part of the real cost of ownership at this level.

Listings $50,000 and Up (700)

1930 Pierce-Arrow Model B Convertible Coupe

61,907 mi·366 Cu. In. L-Head Inline 8·4-Spd

Rogers, MN

$79,995Convertible

1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible

90,128 mi·303 Cu. In. "Rocket" V8·Auto

Rogers, MN

$64,995Convertible

1958 Plymouth Belvedere Convertible

52,194 mi·318 V8·Auto

Rogers, MN

$89,995Convertible