Investments in Collectible Cars as an Example of Passion Investment

Abstract

The article presents the specificity of passion investments as a kind of alternative investments. In particular, investments in collectible cars are discussed: the characteristics of potentially collectible cars, as well as basic indices for the collectible car market. Presented comparison between Hagerty indices and the New York Stock Exchange indices (Dow Jones and S&P500) between January 2006 and March 2016 indicates a higher return on investment in the collectible cars. With an exception of the 2008–2009 recession, investments in collectible cars allowed to achieve a higher rate of return compared to gold, too. However, further analysis shows that there are significant differences in the profitability of investments depending on the specific car model.