Market Insights
Chris Picconi shares his keen market insights on the past performance and future outlook of the broader collector vehicle, truck, and 4x4 markets. He breaks down shifting marketplace dynamics and identifies which trucks and 4x4s are the winners, losers, and best buys. Generational change continues to drive collector truck and 4x4 values, elevating the segment as the newest class of “blue-chip” collector vehicles. Subscribe and watch on YouTube.
Mid-Year 2026
The second quarter of 2026 continued to build momentum with the top end of the collector vehicle market driving the results. The collector vehicle market remained strong in the first half of 2026, led by the truck and 4x4 segment.
The top end of the market is appreciating, while the bottom end continues to soften. Six figure collector trucks and 4x4s are changing hands quicker and for greater values, while the below $50,000 market is taking longer to sell through at softening values. Our outlook remains cautiously optimistic as the macroeconomic environment evolves, with global unrest driving inflation.
First Quarter 2026
After a banner year in 2025, the first quarter of 2026 continued to build momentum—demonstrating strength and setting new records. The collector vehicle market remained strong through Q1 2026, led by the truck and 4x4 segment.
Our outlook has shifted to cautiously optimistic as the macroeconomic environment evolves, with global unrest driving inflation and increased volatility in the equity markets. While these pressures are impacting certain pockets of the collector vehicle space, the majority of the market remains resilient. Overall, the market continues to favor sellers, though strategic opportunities still exist for buyers.
Year End 2025
The collector vehicle market enjoyed a banner year in 2025, with an exceptionally optimistic outlook heading into 2026. After several years of volatility and imbalance, the collector vehicle market has returned to a more stable footing, led by the truck and 4x4 segment.
A record-breaking 2025, one that defied the typical fourth-quarter seasonal slowdown, has set the stage for a strong 2026. Our outlook remains optimistic as the market tilts back toward a seller’s advantage while still offering strategic value opportunities for buyers.
Third Quarter 2025
The collector vehicle markets continue the trend of balance and normalcy! A record breaking first quarter ushered in a balance between buyers and sellers in the second quarter and that trend continued in the third quarter.
With an upgraded optimistic outlook on the remainder of the year and early 2026, macroeconomic concerns due to tariffs, global unrest, inflation, consumer spending and a potential recession continue to linger in the background.
Mid-Year 2025
Finally, the collector vehicle markets have returned to normalcy! After several years of volatility and imbalance, the collector vehicle markets have finally returned to normalcy with the truck and 4x4 segment continuing to appreciate! A record breaking first quarter ushered in a balance between buyers and sellers in the second quarter.
With a cautiously optimistic outlook on the remainder of the year, macroeconomic concerns due to tariffs, global unrest, inflation, consumer spending and a potential recession still linger in the background.