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Hagerty Bull Market List Explained: What Cars Are Becoming Collectible with Larry Webster

John Gessner and Bryant Kolle unpack Hagerty’s new Bull Market List with car culture legend Larry Webster. Learn what makes a car collectible today, why ’90s and 2000s models are heating up, and how agents can spot, protect, and win with enthusiast vehicles. Plus: why agreed value coverage is a must for serious car lovers.

Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode:

(04:12) Introducing Larry Webster

(08:40) Why authenticity matters at Hagerty

(11:35) Tracking classic car trends

(15:23) Why Mopar muscle cars are rare

(17:02) Miata, the ultimate analog sports car

(20:51) Vintage cars, interest, and maintenance

(23:20) BMW M5, an unexpected collectible

(27:04) Condition 2: what it really means

(30:30) Vehicle valuation insights for claims

(33:53) Hagerty free automotive resources

(38:32) V10 engines and flywheels explained

(40:40) Challenges of high-performance cars

(42:11) Bull market insights and patterns

(46:35) Connecting through cars

(48:30) Understanding audience connections

(51:57) Engaging clients with the Bull Market List

Links mentioned in this episode:

Connect with Larry Webster on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-webster-53896a13/

2026 Hagerty Bull Market List: https://www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/bull-market-2026/ 

5 Ways to Win More Business: https://www.hagertyagent.com/resources/hagerty-insights/collector-car-market-5-ways-to-win-more-business 

The Hagerty Claims Difference: https://www.hagertyagent.com/resources/hagerty-insights/accelerating-trust-hagerty-claims-team 

The Cars You Should Know: https://www.hagertyagent.com/resources/hagerty-insights/cysk-shift-into-high-gear-for-a-winning-year-ahead 


Send your questions and feedback to Bryant and John at theacceleratorpodcast@hagerty.com