Classic 4x4

The second quarter of 2026 continued to build momentum with the top end of the collector vehicle market driving the results.  In this episode, Chris is joined by Brian Ellis, Co-Founder and CEO of Fourbie Exchange. Together, they discuss recent market performance and share their outlook on the broader collector vehicle, truck, and 4x4 markets, including marketplace dynamics and which vehicles are emerging as winners, losers, and present buying opportunities.

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.

Overall, the market continues to favor sellers, though strategic opportunities still exist for buyers. Ongoing generational shifts are fueling demand and supporting values for trucks and 4x4s—further solidifying this segment as the emerging “blue-chip” category within the collector vehicle market.

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After a banner year in 2025, the first quarter of 2026 continued to build momentum—demonstrating strength and setting new records. In this episode, Chris is joined by Brian Ellis, Co-Founder and CEO of Fourbie Exchange. Together, they discuss recent market performance and share their outlook on the broader collector vehicle, truck, and 4x4 markets, including marketplace dynamics and which vehicles are emerging as winners, losers, and present buying opportunities.

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. Ongoing generational shifts are fueling demand and supporting values for trucks and 4x4s—further solidifying this segment as the emerging “blue-chip” category within the collector vehicle market.

Follow, Like and subscribe to the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and your podcast listing platform.  Check out our website at classic4x4.com and reach out if we can help you sell your classic, vintage or collector truck or 4x4. Thanks for listening!   

The collector vehicle market enjoyed a banner year in 2025, with an exceptionally optimistic outlook heading into 2026. In this episode, Chris is joined by Brian Ellis, Co-Founder and CEO of Fourbie Exchange. Together, they discuss recent market performance and share their outlooks on the broader collector vehicle, truck, and 4x4 markets, including shifting marketplace dynamics and which trucks and 4x4s are emerging as winners, losers, and buying opportunities.

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. Generational shifts continue to drive demand and values for trucks and 4x4s, positioning this segment as the new class of “blue-chip” collector vehicles.

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The collector vehicle markets continued the trend of balance and normalcy! On this episode, Chris is joined by Brian Ellis, Co-Founder and CEO of Fourbie Exchange.  They discuss the past performance and their outlooks on the broader collector vehicle, truck, and 4x4 markets, changing marketplace dynamics, and which trucks and 4x4s are winners, losers and buys.

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 and that trend continued in the third quarter.  Generational change continues to drive truck and 4x4 values, highlighting the segment as the new class of "blue-chip" collector vehicles.  With an upgraded optimistic outlook for the remainder of the year and early 2026, macroeconomic concerns due to tariffs, global unrest, inflation, consumer spending and a potential recession still linger in the background.  Time will tell what 2026 has in store, but we remain optimistic as long as macroeconomic conditions remain in check.

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On this episode, Chris is joined by Andrew Crowell, CEO and Co-Founder, KeySavvy.  They chat about spotting and avoiding the incessant growth and sophistication of scams and fraud currently plaguing the collector vehicle markets.  Unfortunately, casual enthusiast buyers and sellers succumb to scams perpetrated by sophisticated fraudsters on a daily basis.

KeySavvy has been powering worry-free vehicle transactions since 2022.  It is the safest way to pay a private seller or accept payment when selling your vehicle.  Even with our professional knowledge and experience, reputable marketplaces, financial institutions and expert advisors, including Classic 4x4, have turned to KeySavvy to manage their client's safe and secure pay and title services.   

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Finally, the collector vehicle markets have returned to normalcy!  On this episode, Chris is joined by Brian Ellis, Co-Founder and CEO of Fourbie Exchange.  They discuss the past performance and their outlooks on the broader collector vehicle, truck, and 4x4 markets, changing marketplace dynamics, and which trucks and 4x4s are winners, losers and buys.

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.  Generational change continues to drive truck and 4x4 values, highlighting the segment as the new class of "blue-chip" collector vehicles.  With a cautiously optimistic and healthy 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.  Time will tell what the second half of 2025 has in store, but we remain optimistic as long as macroeconomic conditions remain in check.

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On this episode, Chris is joined by Paul Bruno, Jeep historian and author of The Original Jeeps.  They chat about the origins of the Jeep and how three automakers vied for a government contract that helped win a war and established an icon.

The Original Jeeps tells the intriguing story of the American Bantam Car Company, Willys-Overland Motors, Inc., and the Ford Motor Company, who all dared to meet the challenge to build pilot models, and eventually production models, of this vehicle. Their journey throughout 1940 to January 1942 comprises a story from which legends come. Overcoming incredible challenges and long odds, these firms built the original ¼-ton truck 4x4 “lights”, later known as the iconic Jeep.

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On this episode, Chris is joined by Karen Bailey - Chapman, Senior Vice President - Public and Government Affairs at SEMA.  They chat about SEMA's advocacy initiatives and how electric vehicle mandates, tariffs and limiting access to public land impact the enthusiast vehicle community.  Government policy inadvertently promotes stagnating innovation, increasing costs and limiting use of public lands. SEMA's advocacy initiatives are lobbying government decision makers to normalize and reverse the negative impact government policy has on the enthusiast vehicle community and aftermarket suppliers.        

It all began in 1963 when a group of small manufacturers who were suppliers of performance equipment for early hot rods organized their fledgling industry and called it "Speed Equipment Manufacturers Association" (SEMA).

The mission was practical and straightforward: develop uniform standards for certain products used in motorsports competition; promote the industry as a supplier to consumers involved in constructive activities of recreational and hobbyist value; develop programs to encourage improved business practices among member companies; and hold regular meetings to achieve unity as a business organization. In those days, all of the members were founders of companies that produced speed equipment exclusively (hence, the organization's title).

At the outset, the pioneering companies operated free of the constraints that come from governmental regulations and their attending restrictions. They were as aggressive and progressive as their imaginations would allow, and the mostly small businesses flourished. Today, many of the original companies are very large, successful corporations, and some, such as Edelbrock, Ansen, B&M and Offenhauser, are known internationally for their product lines. Today, more than 40 years later, the small group of entrepreneurial operations has been joined by thousands of companies, designers, producers and suppliers of specialty products that span the gamut. From performance products for street and race applications to appearance accessories for late-model automobiles and light-duty trucks, SEMA-member companies contribute to the vitality and strength of a $29.9-billion-a-year retail industry.

SEMA eventually became the Specialty Equipment Market Association, embracing within its ranks all businesses in the distribution chain: manufacturers, warehouse distributors, jobbers, independent retailers, volume retailers, specialty stores (speed shops), sales agents, subcontractors and publishing companies. The membership categories even include racing teams, car clubs and special service organizations. The SEMA membership roster has steadily grown and continues its upward climb. Today there are more than 6,382 corporate members. Products supplied by the industry are in demand not only in the United States, but also throughout the world.

Follow, Like and subscribe to the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and your podcast listing platform. Check out our website at classic4x4.com and reach out if we can help you sell your classic, vintage or collector truck or 4x4. Thanks for listening!

On this episode, Chris is joined again by Brian Ellis, Co-Founder and CEO of Fourbie Exchange. They discuss shifting macroeconomic drivers caused by tariffs, the past performance and their outlook on the broader collector vehicle, truck, and 4x4 markets, changing marketplace dynamics, and which trucks and 4x4s are winners, losers, buys, sells, and holds.

In the first quarter of 2025, the collector vehicle market continued to balance out and experience stabilization and appreciation. The first quarter saw several historic record-breaking transactions and a momentous dollar volume milestone. As the first quarter concluded, volatility in the macroeconomic landscape, caused by politically motivated tariffs, brought uncertainty back to the collector vehicle market. Though the first-quarter metrics were promising, a changing macroeconomic landscape could impact the performance of the collector vehicle market for the remainder of 2025. Although there are some soft spots in the truck and 4x4 markets, generational change continues to drive truck and 4x4 values, highlighting the segment as a new class of "blue-chip" collector vehicles. Time will tell what the rest of 2025 has in store, but we are cautiously optimistic.

Follow, Like and subscribe to the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and your podcast listing platform. Check out our website at classic4x4.com and reach out if we can help you sell your classic, vintage or collector truck or 4x4. Thanks for listening!

On this episode, Chris collaborates and co-hosts with Dan Simpson, the host of the Classic Land Cruisers Podcast.  When two classic 4x4 enthusiasts get a chance to pick each others brains, the conversation will inevitably end up about Land Cruisers.  They talk about their random encounter crossing paths, variations of global market Land Cruisers and get real about the beloved J-Series markets.

US Spec Land Cruisers will always be paramount in the market, but supply of imported Land Cruisers has moderated and allowed the market to balance out.  Lately, the lower volume of Land Cruisers we are seeing imported into the US tend to be higher quality restorations and desirable variants that we never saw in the US.  Those current market trends and the back drop of a strong collector vehicle market are moving the J-Series market back into the sellers favor and prices are rising. 

Follow, Like and subscribe to the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and your podcast listing platform. Check out our website at classic4x4.com and reach out if we can help you sell your classic, vintage or collector truck or 4x4. Thanks for listening!