Press Release Archive

April

3

Hagerty Funded Modern Classic Raises Over £3000 For StarterMotor Charity At Auction

April

23

By George! Classic Car Owners Name The Jaguar E-Type The Best British Car For St George’s Day

May

22

Hagerty Launches New UK Website Strengthening User Experience, Editorial Content And Valuations

June

8

UK Hagerty Price Guide: May 2020 Classic Car Market Overview

June

17

Why New E10 Eco-Fuel Could Damage Your Classic Car

November

19

Hagerty Investigates The Impact EV2030 Will Have On Low Volume Specialist Car Manufacturing

November

23

Hagerty Asks What Road Pricing Could Mean For The Classic Vehicle Community

December

7

Hagerty Publishes Inaugural UK Bull Market List Of Classic And Modern Classic Cars Poised To Rise In Value

January

19

10 Sales That Smashed The Hagerty Price Guide In 2020

January

25

Hagerty Launches A New Season Of Exciting Automotive Shows On YouTube

Hagerty’s content division receives increased investment for 2021, forging its position as one of the world’s largest automotive lifestyle brands. Here is an overview of what shows are featuring.

February

3

Hagerty Media Team Expands With Investment In Content

Hagerty Media receives increased investment for 2021, forging its position as one of the world’s largest automotive lifestyle brands.

February

10

What Brexit means for the classic car market

Hagerty monitors the global classic car market providing insight to the car community and media alike. Hagerty discusses the impact Brexit has had on the classic car market.

March

8

FEMALE DRIVING FORCE: 11 WOMEN WHO MADE AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY

Hagerty celebrates 11 automotive heroes on International Women’s Day.

March

24

HAGERTY CONFIRMS DATE FOR 2021 FESTIVAL OF THE UNEXCEPTIONAL: SATURDAY 31 JULY

Hagerty is delighted to announce that the world-famous Festival of the Unexceptional will return in 2021. The Concours de l’Ordinaire – quite literally, a show dedicated to sharing some of the greatest everyday classic cars on our roads –is confirmed for Saturday, 31 July.

April

9

HAGERTY INVITES DRIVERS TO REGISTER THEIR CAR FOR DISPLAY AT 2021 FESTIVAL OF THE UNEXCEPTIONAL

Hagerty invites owners of deliciously dull vehicles to nominate them for a space on the concours lawn at the 2021 Festival of the Unexceptional.

April

12

Hagerty examines the rising values of 80s and 90s Homologation Specials

Hagerty looks at homologation specials from the 1980s and ‘90s, from BMW E30 M3 to Clio Williams, as all achieve significant increases in value in the latest update to UK Hagerty Price Guide.

April

27

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 2021 HAGERTY FESTIVAL OF THE UNEXCEPTIONAL

Regarded as one of the automotive highlights of the year, the Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional has enjoyed sell-out success since its launch. Today ticket availability for the 2021 Festival of the Unexceptional, the seventh event of its kind, goes live.

May

12

Hagerty partners with Markel for UK insurance business

Hagerty announces a new UK insurance partnership with Markel International Insurance Company Limited, a long-standing, family-founded business which has been an underwriting partner for the Hagerty classic and collector vehicle program in the United States since 2011.

May

13

Hagerty explores what the Ultra Low Emission Zone means for London’s classic car owners

Hagerty looks at the impact of the ULEZ extension, the vehicles affected and the impact it will have on London Car Culture.

May

19

Hagerty compares the depreciation of modern supercars

Hagerty studies the depreciation curve of modern supercars from Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Porsche.

May

25

Hagerty partners with legendary Ace Cafe, London

Hagerty partners with renowned Ace Cafe, London as its exclusive insurance partner.

May

28

Hagerty partners with motorcycle racer, truck racer and motorsport commentator Steve Parrish

Hagerty UK has partnered with motorsport legend Steve Parrish. Steve will produce exciting content with the Hagerty media team, attend selected automotive events, and will take part in Hagerty’s successful online panel and seminar discussions.

June

16

11 cars to get you excited for the 2021 Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional

11 cars previewed from the expected Austin Allegro to the surprising Daewoo Espero.

June

23

Hagerty Welcomes Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance to Growing Event Portfolio

Hagerty aquires Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance which joins Concours of America, California Mille and Greenwich Concours as Hagerty continues to expand its experiential lifestyle offerings.

June

29

Hagerty names 13 British cars floored by flaws

Hagerty names 13 British cars destined to fail by design

July

5

Hagerty partners with Bicester Heritage as launch partner of the Scramblers members club

Hagerty, one of the world’s largest automotive lifestyle brands, partners with Bicester Heritage, the UK’s centre of excellence for classic vehicles

July

15

Hagerty Price Guide UK Auction Analysis: The first six months of 2021

The latest update to the guide provides a headline market overview of the first 6-months of 2021 and the trends and fluctuations recorded over that time.

August

2

1989 Proton 1.6 GL Black Night Crowned winner of 2021 Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional

An immaculate and true survivor 1989 Proton 1.6 GL Black Knight is crowned the winner of the 2021 Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional

August

18

Hagerty and Aldel Financial Announce Merger Agreement for Hagerty to Become a Publicly Traded Company

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., AUGUST 18, 2021 – Hagerty, an automotive enthusiast brand offering a specialty automotive insurance platform built upon a membership organization for car lovers, and Aldel Financial Inc. (NYSE: ADF) (“Aldel”), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement. Upon the closing of the transaction, Aldel will be renamed Hagerty, Inc., and become publicly traded, with its common stock expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HGTY.

September

2

Hagerty survey reveals confusion over E10 fuel as Government’s car compatibility checker misleads drivers

Hagerty research suggests half of Britain’s drivers don’t know how to check whether their car is compatible with E10 fuel – despite more than three quarters of them being worried that the new unleaded petrol could harm their car or motorcycle.

September

8

Hagerty highlights 10 of the most interesting classics available at auction this month

Hagerty chooses 10 of the most interesting classics for sale in September.

September

20

Hagerty Report: 2021 Bonhams Goodwood Revival Sale

Hagerty UK Price Guide Editor John Mayhead reports from the Bonhams Goodwood Revival Sale, which made a welcome return to the UK calendar at the sell-out 2021 event.

September

20

Hagerty at the 2021 Goodwood Revival

Hagerty enjoyed a hugely successful Goodwood Revival with a stand situated in the popular ‘over the road’ section of the event. Star of the stand was a stunningly restored, original right-hand drive Lamborghini Miura S originally owned by the Sultan of Brunei.

October

28

9 modern classic cars to beat the ULEZ charge

Hagerty selects 9 ULEZ exempt cars that will still please the driving enthusiast. London’s ULEZ now covers all areas within the North and South Circular road networks. Non-exempt vehicles are subject to a daily charge of £12.50, on top of the £17.50 required for the Congestion Charge.

November

1

Hagerty Appoints Mark Roper as Managing Director of UK Operations

Hagerty announced the latest addition to its executive leadership team to further drive the company's growth as a global automotive lifestyle brand. Mark Roper joins as Managing Director of Hagerty International Limited taking charge of the brand’s fast-paced growth in enthusiast vehicle insurance, automotive media, leading industry partnerships, engaging events and the promotion of UK car culture.

November

24

Hagerty sponsors Racing with Autism founder Austin Riley

Hagerty sponsors Canadian racing phenomenon Austin Riley, an autistic racing driver who has taken the world of motorsport by storm.

November

29

Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional wins Motoring Spectacle category at 2021 Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards

Hagerty’s Festival of the Unexceptional took the honours for Motoring Spectacle of the year at the 2021 Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards.

December

3

Hagerty Debuts Today as a Publicly Traded Company on the New York Stock Exchange After Completing Business Combination with Aldel Financial

Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY) (“Hagerty” or the “Company”), an automotive lifestyle brand and a leading specialist insurance provider focused on the global automotive enthusiast market, announced that shares of its common stock and warrants will begin trading today on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols HGTY and HGTY.WS, respectively. This follows the completion of the Company’s previously announced business combination with Aldel Financial Inc. (“Aldel”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. Aldel shareholders approved the business combination at a special meeting held on December 1st. Hagerty executives will ring the bell to open the trading day at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, December 6th.

December

7

Hagerty Rings the Opening Bell at New York Stock Exchange

Hagerty, Inc., (NYSE: HGTY) an automotive lifestyle brand and a leading specialty insurance provider focused on the global automotive enthusiast market, rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate its recently completed public listing under the ticker symbols HGTY and HGTY.WS, respectively. New York Stock Exchange visitors and live social media audiences enjoyed a unique “Cars & Caffeine Wall Street” featuring a special 1967 Porsche 911S, the first-ever production Duesenberg and the 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning 1966 Ford GT40 racecar.

December

20

Hagerty looks back at the 2021 UK Bull Market: Did it call it right?

A year on from the 2021 UK Bull market list, the same Hagerty experts reviewed the Hagerty Price Guide condition 2 ‘Excellent’ value of all 10 cars and are pleased to report five have increased in value. Two have remained unchanged and three have lost value.

January

7

Hagerty reviews the most influential auction sales of 2021

Throughout this year of increased sales, it is inevitable that certain vehicles stand out. These are sometimes the most valuable, the rarest or those that indicate an emerging trend in the market, but others are notable just because they are really interesting cars. Here is Hagerty’s selection of 2021’s most influential global classic vehicle sales.

February

1

HAGERTY TO PRODUCE CONCOURS D’LEMONS; FIRST EVENT HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW CARS & COMMUNITY AT THE AMELIA

Building on its purpose to save driving and its focus of preserving and expanding inspiring experiences for automotive enthusiasts, Hagerty, Inc., (NYSE: HGTY) announced a licensing agreement to produce Concours d’Lemons, a motoring festival designed to celebrate the oddball, mundane and unexceptional of the automotive world.

March

4

Hagerty and Gran Turismo 7 Partner to Offer Exciting In-Game Benefits for Car Enthusiasts, Game Players and Hagerty Drivers Club Members

Hagerty announces a global gaming partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Gran Turismo™ 7 available on PS4™ and PS5™ consoles from today.

March

8

Mike Brewer to join Hagerty for Drive it Day run to Bicester Heritage April Scramble

The 2022 Hagerty event season starts with a special 100-car Drive It Day run to the Hagerty sponsored Bicester Heritage Scramble event, taking place on Sunday 24th April, with TV Wheeler Dealer, Mike Brewer.

March

23

Hagerty partners with StarterMotor Charity

Throughout 2022, Hagerty International will be a Principle Sponsor of StarterMotor, a Bicester Heritage based charity, dedicated to enhancing the education experience of students in the maintenance and use of historic, classic, and modern classic vehicles.

March

25

Hagerty launches specialist UK motorsport insurance products

Hagerty International launches its first dedicated UK motorsport insurance products, working in partnership with Gullwing Racing Insurance.

April

13

Hagerty Reports: Bonhams Goodwood Members’ Meeting Sale

The Bonhams Members’ Meeting sale offered a mix of good, solid mid-range classics interspersed with veteran and vintage cars and competition vehicles. This was the first live Members’ Meeting sale for three years and the room was packed with potential buyers holding bidding paddles and bid they did.

April

26

Historic racers line up for the Hagerty Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb

On 28th May, Hagerty will bring together an eclectic mix of cars to tackle the historic hillclimb course at Shelsley Walsh. Since 1905 Shelsley Walsh has played host to heroes of motorsport, making it the oldest motor sport event still held on its original course.

May

12

Hagerty partners with 2022 Concours on Savile Row

Hagerty, the automotive lifestyle brand famous for its leading specialist insurance products and multi-platform automotive content, is a proud partner of the 2022 Concours on Savile Row. Taking place on 15th and 16th June, along the central London street famed for bespoke tailoring, entry is free to visitors who wish to view the cars between 10am and 8pm.

May

23

Spectacular historic racers confirmed for Hagerty Hill Climb

course at Shelsley Walsh. Since 1905 Shelsley Walsh has played host to heroes of motorsport, making it the oldest motor sport event still held on its original course.

May

26

Hagerty defines peak Unexceptional

What is exceptional when it comes to Unexceptional cars? To find out, Hagerty analysed past successful concours entrants at the Festival of the Unexceptional

June

24

Hagerty Announces Capital Markets Veteran Jay Koval to Lead Investor Relations

Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY), an automotive lifestyle brand and a leading specialty insurance provider focused on the global automotive enthusiast market, today announced Jay Koval as its Senior Vice President of Investor Relations.

June

28-27

10 unexciting cars to get you very excited ahead of the 2022 Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional

The 2022 Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional takes place on Saturday 30th July, providing a unique opportunity to wander around the grounds of Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire to take in some of the most marvellously mundane and underappreciated cars ever made.

July

7

Last chance for Hagerty Festival Of The Unexceptional tickets

It's almost time for the automotive highlights of the year, and there’s still time to grab a ticket for the 2022 Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional taking place on Saturday 30th July at Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire.

July

15

Report: Is the thriving classic car market in danger of over-heating?

The classic and specialist car market is thriving – but is it in danger of over-heating? That’s the question Hagerty sets out to answer in its latest market analysis.

July

18

Hagerty looks back at period car accessories

Hagerty looks back to a time when car accessories were commonplace, many are missed, some less so.

July

19

Hagerty adds RADwood star cars to the UK Price Guide

A host of RADwood star cars have been added to the 2022 UK Hagerty Price Guide ahead of the event next month.

July

20

Festival of the Unexceptional welcomes Richard Hammond and The Smallest Cog team

Richard Hammond and The Smallest Cog team will be at the 2022 Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional.

July

27

Hagerty 2023 UK intern search goes online

Hagerty offers the unique opportunity of a 2023 internship at its UK headquarters in association with StarterMotor charity.

August

1

1994 Vauxhall Astra Merit 1.4 crowned as 2022 Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional champion

Base level brilliance of a 1994 Astra saw Samuel Allen’s beloved Vauxhall heralded the winner of the 2022 Concours de l’Ordinaire.

August

2

Hagerty announces 3-year exclusive partnership with VSCC

Hagerty becomes exclusive insurance partner of The Vintage Sports Car Club Limited (VSCC) in a 3-year deal to provide mutual member benefits and insurance policy incentives.

August

11

Star Cars on display at Hagerty’s RADwood UK event

KITT, the A-Team van, Ghostbusters Ecto-1 and Back to the Future DeLorean to star at Hagerty’s RADwood UK event taking place Saturday 20th August at Bicester Heritage.

August

23

First Hagerty RADwood UK event a tremendous success

Thousands of guests and hundreds of cars attended the first ever Hagerty RADwood event on Saturday at Bicester Heritage.

August

30

Princess Diana: The Hagerty Power List

Silverstone Auctions sold Princess Diana's 1985 Escort RS Turbo S1 for an astounding £724,500 on Saturday; 2062% higher than a concours condition model is currently valued at by Hagerty experts.

September

9

Hagerty to display ultra-rare 1954 Pegaso Saoutchik Coupe at 2022 Goodwood Revival

Hagerty returns to the Goodwood Revival in style for 2022 with one of the rarest cars of the event due to be the star of the Hagerty stand.

September

14

Hagerty Price Guide Update: The collectible car market is moving

Hagerty’s UK Price Guide receives its 29th update in a 10-year history providing the latest market trend data.

September

22

Bonhams Goodwood Revival: Surprises still keep coming

The 2022 Bonhams Goodwood Revival sale concluded with some surprising results and a sell-through rate of 67%. Here are the lots that caught the eye of Hagerty’s UK Price Guide Editor, John Mayhead.

September

29

Hagerty Media welcomes Henry Catchpole

Hagerty Media welcomes Henry Catchpole to its roster of presenters and writers.

October

14

Hagerty Reveals New UK Clubhouse Interior

New walkthrough film shows interior of the brand new Hagerty Clubhouse.

October

17

Hagerty partners with Radical Motorsport

Hagerty partners with Radical Motorsport to create the Hagerty Radical Cup race series.

October

31

Hagerty launches unique car club partner programme

Hagerty announces a new partner programme designed specifically to benefit the nations car clubs.

November

1

Paul Cowland to drive Hagerty’s 1903 Knox in 2022 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run

TV star Paul Cowland joins Hagerty International Managing Director Mark Roper to co-drive a Hagerty owned 1903 Knox at the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.

November

7

Hagerty Report: RM Sotheby’s London auction results

Hagerty’s John Mayhead reports on RM Sotheby’s London auction sale which took place on the eve of the 2022 London to Brighton Run

November

15

Hagerty launches 2023 events calendar

Hagerty, an automotive lifestyle brand and leading specialist insurance provider, today announces its 2023 global events calendar.

November

18

Hagerty named as Industry Supporter of the Year at the 2022 Historic Motoring Awards

Hagerty was presented with Industry Supporter Of The Year award at the 2022 Historic Motoring Awards for their diverse range of global events, industry partnerships and community initiatives.

November

23

Hagerty partners with Great Northern Classics

Hagerty partners with Great Northern Classics – a specialist hub for the classic vehicle industry due to open Summer 2023.

January

4

Hagerty launches market-leading online sales journey

Hagerty announces a new way to buy their insurance products online, fully enabled for Hagerty’s core multi-car business, including cars, bikes, and other specialist vehicles.

January

26

Hagerty launches UK Enthusiast Carbon Offset programme

Hagerty, an automotive lifestyle brand and a leading specialist insurance provider, today officially launched its ECO initiative in the UK, a voluntary Enthusiast Carbon Offset programme created to help motorists reduce the carbon footprint of their vehicles in an easy, convenient, and transparent way.

March

22

Hagerty launches Private Client service

Hagerty launches specialist insurance product for clients with vehicles and collections valued at over £250,000.