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Dow Jones Investment-Car Index 
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INTRODUCTION
Our 50 noteworthy cars represent a swath of the collector market, focusing on 
cars available in large enough quantities that buyers stand a chance at 
finding one. Based on conversations with collectors, brokers, appraisers, car 
clubs, museum curators and other experts, we rated each a buy, sell or hold.
"Holds" are cars with prices in line with experts' expectations, but that 
they believe have continued opportunity for appreciation. Cars are listed 
alphabetically within each category. Typical price is for a drivable car in good 
condition; high price is for a show-quality car. Price changes over the past five 
and 10 years are for cars in typical condition. Current and historical price 
data provided by the National Automobile Dealers Association.
BUY Photos may not be of exact model listed.
Car NameTypical Price/High PriceLast Five YearsLast 10 Years
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT$8,900/$11,800-14%+11%
This curvy Italian two-door is less famous than the Alfa Spider (see: "The 
Graduate") and more widely available. Alfa expert Donald Osborne says it's 
overlooked, and thinks good examples should be going for closer to $15,000. 
1968 American Motors AMX$10,600/$16,300+28%+33%
Fast U.S. cars from the '60s are hot--except, so far, for this one. 
Collectors may give stubby coupe a second look as prices of other muscle cars rise out 
of reach. (Photo: www.moparpicturebook.com)
1970 BMW 2002$4,925/$6,800+37%+11%
The first sport sedan, some say, the 2002 had a smaller engine than muscle 
cars of the day but was fun to drive. Rust has made good specimens increasingly 
rare. 
1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible$11,800/$21,900+28%+69%
When safety concerns stalled U.S. convertible market, this gaudy Caddy was 
last of a breed. Nostalgia for '70s kitsch may spur prices. Add 10% for 
D'Elegance trim package, says NADA's Classic, Collectible and Special Interest Car 
Appraisal Guide. 
1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza coupe$4,575/$5,225+43%+100%
Blame Ralph Nader's "Unsafe at Any Speed": Mint versions of cute, criticized 
Corvair cost about as much in today's dollars as they did in '65. They can 
hardly go down. 
1971 Datsun 240Z$9,300/$16,200+18%+195%
Long-nosed early "Z cars" were the poor-man's Jaguar or Corvette. Many 
expected vintage car fans to bite by now, but rust-driven rarity could still push 
prices up. 
1972 DeTomaso Pantera$25,500/$34,200+9%+2.4%
Italy's DeTomaso started with exotic, Ferrariesque bodies, then added Ford V8 
engines, making its cars less hassle to maintain than other Italian imports. 
(Photo: www.1motormart.com)
1985 Ferrari 412i Coupe (5-speed)$28,000/$37,200-42%-50%
Four-seater has angular 1980s styling--think Chevy Malibu. This is as cheap 
as a fast, 12-cylinder Ferrari gets, and '80s design keeps getting hotter. 
1970 Ford Boss 302 Mustang$31,300/$49,200+42%+77%
Racing history is catnip to collectors, and the "Boss" has it. These beat 
Camaros and Barracudas in Trans-Am races 35 years ago. Experts say prices could 
still rise. 
1970 International Scout a-ton$5,875/$9,100+50%+99%
Now, even pickups and SUVs are getting bid up. But these boxy, unadorned 
proto-SUVs were work vehicles; it's tough to find one that isn't beat up. 
1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser$6,875/$12,150+102%+183%
A vintage station wagon? Its no muscle car, but models like the Vista, with 
clear roof panels, are gaining a following. Also see: Ford Country Squire, 
Dodge Monaco. (Photo: www.1motormart.com)
1964 Pontiac GTO convertible$24,200/$34,100 +30%+65%
Some call it the first muscle car--born when Pontiac's John DeLorean stuck a 
huge engine into a compact two-door. Prices for later GTO models are already 
soaring. 
1963 Studebaker Avanti R-1$14,150/$20,700+19%+27%
Industrial designer Raymond Loewy was famous for furniture, and it shows in 
the chaise-on-wheels Avanti. The oh-so-early-'60s look should have upside