Ordinary comparisons can miss what makes your vehicle extraordinary.
A classic vehicle’s ordinary market or book value may not reflect its actual collector value. An older vehicle might be valued at only $2,000 based primarily on age, while its condition, rarity, restoration, and collector demand could make it worth $60,000 or more.
A standard auto policy may settle a covered loss using Actual Cash Value, depreciation, or ordinary vehicle comparisons. This could leave a significant gap between the settlement and what the owner believes the vehicle is truly worth.
Classic-car insurance is designed differently. It recognizes that these vehicles are usually driven less, maintained more carefully, stored securely, and valued for much more than transportation.
“Don’t insure your classic based only on its age. Insure the value you have built, restored, preserved, and protected.”
SPECIALIZED PROTECTION
Why choose specialized classic-car insurance?
Guaranteed Value®
Hagerty and the customer agree on the vehicle’s value before the policy begins. If there is a covered total loss, the customer receives the agreed Guaranteed Value®, less any applicable deductible, subject to policy terms and conditions.
No depreciation and no surprises about the vehicle’s insured value.
Expert Claims Support
Eligible policyholders receive access to experienced claims professionals and parts specialists familiar with classic-vehicle repairs, restoration, specialty parts, and collector automobiles.
Customers may have flexibility to choose a preferred repair shop or, when permitted, complete repairs themselves.
Flexible Usage
Except for regular daily use, eligible vehicles may be enjoyed for pleasure driving, car shows, club events, exhibitions, parades, weekend drives, and other approved collector-car activities.
Coverage and usage are subject to eligibility and underwriting requirements.
COMPARE THE DIFFERENCE
Standard auto vs. classic-car insurance
STANDARD AUTO INSURANCE
Built for everyday transportation
May rely on Actual Cash Value
Depreciation may reduce a claim settlement
Book value may not recognize collector demand
Restoration work and specialty parts may not be fully reflected
Usually designed and rated for regularly driven vehicles
Claims handling may not involve classic-car specialists
CLASSIC & COLLECTOR CAR INSURANCE
Built around collector value
Vehicle value is established in advance
Guaranteed Value® may apply to a covered total loss
Recognizes rarity, condition, restoration, and collector value
Designed for vehicles that are driven less and cared for more
Provides access to classic-car claims and parts specialists
Offers usage options designed for collector-vehicle owners
ELIGIBLE VEHICLES
What types of vehicles may qualify?
Eligibility varies by vehicle, driver, storage, mileage, use, and underwriting requirements.
Classic and antique carsCollector trucksMuscle carsExotic vehiclesLimited-edition automobilesModified and specialty vehiclesVehicles under restorationShow carsRecreational collector vehicles
SPECIALIZED COVERAGE OPTIONS
Protection designed for the collector-car world.
Cherished Salvage®
Allows an eligible owner to keep the vehicle following a covered total loss while still receiving the applicable Guaranteed Value®, subject to policy terms.
Vehicle Under Construction
Designed for qualifying vehicles undergoing restoration, with protection that may account for increasing value as work is completed.
Motorsports Advantage
Optional protection that may be available for certain safety equipment, tools, spare parts, and related motorsports property.
PREPARE FOR YOUR QUOTE
What We Need to Prepare Your Quote
The customer must generally maintain a separate personal auto policy for regular-use vehicles.
Driver Information
Full legal name
Date of birth
Driver’s license number
Garaging address
Classic-Vehicle Information
Year, make, model, and VIN
Current and estimated annual mileage
Requested or estimated collector value
Modifications or restoration work
Registration and clear interior/exterior photos
Eligibility Documents
Current personal auto-policy declarations page
Photos showing fully enclosed, secure storage
Restoration receipts or appraisal, when available
Eligibility, storage, driver, vehicle, mileage, and documentation requirements may vary. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance or coverage.
HAGERTY RESOURCE
Specialized Protection for the Cars You Love
Explore Hagerty’s classic and collector car insurance resource for more information about specialized programs.
Whether you restored it, inherited it, collected it, or simply love driving it, we can help you explore insurance designed around your classic vehicle’s agreed value and unique use.
Insurance coverage is subject to eligibility, underwriting approval, availability, policy terms, conditions, deductibles, limitations, and exclusions. Guaranteed Value®, Cherished Salvage®, and other Hagerty programs and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Examples comparing book value and collector value are illustrative only and do not represent a guaranteed vehicle valuation or claim payment. Street Smart Insurance Solutions Inc. is an independent insurance brokerage.