Score a purchase against the capital-rotation framework, find cars that fit your budget, or work out when and how to sell. Built on the Collector's Vault playbook — buy cars that hold or grow, drive them, lose nothing.
DATA NOTE & SOURCE
This tool is for the used market — buying past the first depreciation hit. A few models are still sold new in 2026; those are badged CURRENT — SOLD NEW so they aren't mistaken for used-market plays. Price ranges, trends, and maintenance figures reflect general used-market conditions circa mid-2026 and Hayes Carrera's published takes. Maintenance costs assume street driving at 2–3K miles/year. Upkeep ratings reflect total ownership burden — typical annual cost, mechanical complexity, and how often the car demands attention. That is why simple, cheap-to-fix classics (especially pre-1980 British cars like the Spitfire, Midget, MGB, and TR6) rate moderate or higher: carbs, points, Lucas electrics, and rust mean frequent hands-on fettling even when the per-repair cost is low. Always verify with 12+ months of sold listings on Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, PCarMarket, and Edmunds before committing. Framework and model calls adapted from Collector's Vault by Hayes Carrera. Nothing here is financial or tax advice.