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Jeff Clabaugh | jclabaugh@wtop.com

February 10, 2017, 2:32 PM

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, $72,000 Packing 505 horsepower, the Giulia Quadrifoglio can reach 60 mph in 3.8 seconds from a complete standstill via a bi-turbo V6 engine. Beating every other car in its class around the Nürburgring, the Giulia Quadrifoglio takes the crown in its segment. (FCA US LLC)
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, $72,000 Packing 505 horsepower, the Giulia Quadrifoglio can reach 60 mph in 3.8 seconds from a complete standstill via a bi-turbo V6 engine. Beating every other car in its class around the Nürburgring, the Giulia Quadrifoglio takes the crown in its segment. (Courtesy Hagerty)
Courtesy Hagerty
Audi TT-RS, $60,000 (est.) Bringing supercar speed to the sports car market is the wildly popular follow-up to the TT-RS. With 400 horsepower from a widely acclaimed, new five-cylinder, the TT-RS corners at an extreme 1.2 g-forces and accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in only 3.7 seconds.
Audi TT-RS, $60,000 (est.) Bringing supercar speed to the sports car market is the wildly popular follow-up to the TT-RS. With 400 horsepower from a widely acclaimed, new five-cylinder, the TT-RS corners at an extreme 1.2 G-forces and accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in only 3.7 seconds.  (Courtesy Hagerty)
Courtesy Hagerty
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, $61,140 The Camaro has seen many generations and performance upgrades, and this is the most important one yet. The 2017 Camaro ZL1 has a stat sheet that would make last year's Corvette nervous, and comes to the table ready to race. The legend continues to inspire today just as it did 50 years ago, as the Camaro reaches a whole new audience with this instant collector's item. (Jessica Lynn Walker)
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, $61,140 The Camaro has seen many generations and performance upgrades, and this is the most important one yet. The 2017 Camaro ZL1 has a stat sheet that would make last year’s Corvette nervous, and comes to the table ready to race. The legend continues to inspire today just as it did 50 years ago, as the Camaro reaches a whole new audience with this instant collector’s item.  (Courtesy Hagerty)
Courtesy Hagerty
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, $65,450 With a sprint to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and an 11.8 second quarter-mile time, the Grand Sport has the technology to compete with the big boys, while offering a striking visual reference to its ancestors: the 1963 and 1996 Grand Sports.
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, $65,450 With a sprint to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and an 11.8 second quarter-mile time, the Grand Sport has the technology to compete with the big boys, while offering a striking visual reference to its ancestors: the 1963 and 1996 Grand Sports.  (Courtesy Hagerty)
Courtesy Hagerty
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, $40,995 Americans love their trucks, especially purpose-built, off-road versions. The ZR2 comes with a suite of off-road tech including dynamic shocks, locking front/rear differentials, increased ride height and widened track. Its future collectability lives in the hands of Chevrolet's production volume planning staff.
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, $40,995 Americans love their trucks, especially purpose-built, off-road versions. The ZR2 comes with a suite of off-road tech including dynamic shocks, locking front/rear differentials, increased ride height and widened track. Its future collectability lives in the hands of Chevrolet’s production volume planning staff.  (Courtesy Hagerty)
Courtesy Hagerty
Fiat 124 Spider Abarth, $28,195 When Fiat announced they were resurrecting the classic 124 Spider, many enthusiasts were ecstatic. When the firm announced the architecture would be shared with the Mazda Miata, which made last year's Hot List, roadster fans knew they were in for a treat. With a 0 to 60 mph sprint in a healthy 6.3 seconds, the 124 Spider provides more power than its cousin through a MultiAir turbo engine with true Italian verve.
Fiat 124 Spider Abarth, $28,195 When Fiat announced they were resurrecting the classic 124 Spider, many enthusiasts were ecstatic. When the firm announced the architecture would be shared with the Mazda Miata, which made last year’s Hot List, roadster fans knew they were in for a treat. With a 0 to 60 mph sprint in a healthy 6.3 seconds, the 124 Spider provides more power than its cousin through a MultiAir turbo engine with true Italian verve.  (Courtesy Hagerty)
Courtesy Hagerty
Ford Raptor, $49,520 The original Ford Raptor defined a new production truck segment when it debuted in 2009. The first generation special edition F-150 made it through the economic collapse, fuel crisis and the Baja 1000 and - due to conservative production decisions - is already becoming a collector favorite. For 2017, the Raptor is back with bigger muscles and a makeover, featuring additional horsepower and weighing 500 pounds less. (Nick Nacca/Nick Nacca)
Ford Raptor, $49,520 The original Ford Raptor defined a new production truck segment when it debuted in 2009. The first generation special edition F-150 made it through the economic collapse, fuel crisis and the Baja 1000 and — due to conservative production decisions — is already becoming a collector favorite. For 2017, the Raptor is back with bigger muscles and a makeover, featuring additional horsepower and weighing 500 pounds less.  (Courtesy Hagerty)
Courtesy Hagerty
Mazda Miata RF, $31,555 This familiar face is a popular alumnus of the 2016 Hot List. This year it brings an exciting new feature: a hard top targa roof. Featuring the same fantastic qualities that make the roadster Miata such a hit last year, the RF opens the door to a new market with a more rigid structure and coupe-like design.
Mazda Miata RF, $31,555 This familiar face is a popular alumnus of the 2016 Hot List. This year it brings an exciting new feature: a hard top targa roof. Featuring the same fantastic qualities that make the roadster Miata such a hit last year, the RF opens the door to a new market with a more rigid structure and coupe-like design.  (Courtesy Hagerty)
Courtesy Hagerty
Porsche 718 Cayman / Boxster, $53,900–$56,000 Those who have a love for cars have a love for driving and few things are better to drive than the 2017 Porsche 718 lineup. Featuring a brand new turbocharged, flat-four engine, the 718s offer 25 more horsepower than previous models, even with reduced displacement. (Courtesy Hagerty)
Porsche 718 Cayman / Boxster, $53,900 —$56,000 Those who have a love for cars have a love for driving and few things are better to drive than the 2017 Porsche 718 lineup. Featuring a brand-new turbocharged, flat-four engine, the 718s offer 25 more horsepower than previous models, even with reduced displacement.  (Courtesy Hagerty)
Courtesy Hagerty
Toyota 86, $26,255 Since 2013, the Scion FR-S has been the darling of the entry-level sports car market. Now, its spirit lives on in the upgraded Toyota 86. The 86 brings on more aggressive styling with a wider stance, while agility is turned-up a notch through shock tuning and a spring rate change. The Toyota 86 comes in a manual, which is a major win for driving fans who indulge in the purity of a three-pedal car. (David Dewhurst Photography)
Toyota 86, $26,255 Since 2013, the Scion FR-S has been the darling of the entry-level sports car market. Now, its spirit lives on in the upgraded Toyota 86. The 86 brings on more aggressive styling with a wider stance, while agility is turned-up a notch through shock tuning and a spring rate change. The Toyota 86 comes in a manual, which is a major win for driving fans who indulge in the purity of a three-pedal car.  (Courtesy Hagerty)
Courtesy Hagerty
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Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, $72,000 Packing 505 horsepower, the Giulia Quadrifoglio can reach 60 mph in 3.8 seconds from a complete standstill via a bi-turbo V6 engine. Beating every other car in its class around the Nürburgring, the Giulia Quadrifoglio takes the crown in its segment. (FCA US LLC)
Audi TT-RS, $60,000 (est.) Bringing supercar speed to the sports car market is the wildly popular follow-up to the TT-RS. With 400 horsepower from a widely acclaimed, new five-cylinder, the TT-RS corners at an extreme 1.2 g-forces and accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in only 3.7 seconds.
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, $61,140 The Camaro has seen many generations and performance upgrades, and this is the most important one yet. The 2017 Camaro ZL1 has a stat sheet that would make last year's Corvette nervous, and comes to the table ready to race. The legend continues to inspire today just as it did 50 years ago, as the Camaro reaches a whole new audience with this instant collector's item. (Jessica Lynn Walker)
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, $65,450 With a sprint to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and an 11.8 second quarter-mile time, the Grand Sport has the technology to compete with the big boys, while offering a striking visual reference to its ancestors: the 1963 and 1996 Grand Sports.
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, $40,995 Americans love their trucks, especially purpose-built, off-road versions. The ZR2 comes with a suite of off-road tech including dynamic shocks, locking front/rear differentials, increased ride height and widened track. Its future collectability lives in the hands of Chevrolet's production volume planning staff.
Fiat 124 Spider Abarth, $28,195 When Fiat announced they were resurrecting the classic 124 Spider, many enthusiasts were ecstatic. When the firm announced the architecture would be shared with the Mazda Miata, which made last year's Hot List, roadster fans knew they were in for a treat. With a 0 to 60 mph sprint in a healthy 6.3 seconds, the 124 Spider provides more power than its cousin through a MultiAir turbo engine with true Italian verve.
Ford Raptor, $49,520 The original Ford Raptor defined a new production truck segment when it debuted in 2009. The first generation special edition F-150 made it through the economic collapse, fuel crisis and the Baja 1000 and - due to conservative production decisions - is already becoming a collector favorite. For 2017, the Raptor is back with bigger muscles and a makeover, featuring additional horsepower and weighing 500 pounds less. (Nick Nacca/Nick Nacca)
Mazda Miata RF, $31,555 This familiar face is a popular alumnus of the 2016 Hot List. This year it brings an exciting new feature: a hard top targa roof. Featuring the same fantastic qualities that make the roadster Miata such a hit last year, the RF opens the door to a new market with a more rigid structure and coupe-like design.
Porsche 718 Cayman / Boxster, $53,900–$56,000 Those who have a love for cars have a love for driving and few things are better to drive than the 2017 Porsche 718 lineup. Featuring a brand new turbocharged, flat-four engine, the 718s offer 25 more horsepower than previous models, even with reduced displacement. (Courtesy Hagerty)
Toyota 86, $26,255 Since 2013, the Scion FR-S has been the darling of the entry-level sports car market. Now, its spirit lives on in the upgraded Toyota 86. The 86 brings on more aggressive styling with a wider stance, while agility is turned-up a notch through shock tuning and a spring rate change. The Toyota 86 comes in a manual, which is a major win for driving fans who indulge in the purity of a three-pedal car. (David Dewhurst Photography)

WASHINGTON — Traverse City, Michigan-based Hagerty, a big classic car insurance company, takes a shot every year at predicting what new cars today will be hot collector cars years from now, and Chevy gets a big share of this year’s list.

It says 10 vehicles in the 2017 production run by major worldwide automakers stand out as the likeliest to grow in value and appeal to classic car enthusiasts.

“All 10 have that ‘it’ factor that makes them stand out from the crowd,” says McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty. “In some cases it’s power, in some cases it’s innovation or drivability, but all of them have the qualities that define a future classic.”

To be eligible for the Hagerty Hot list, a vehicle must be produced within the 2017 model year and have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of less than $100,000.

Jeff Clabaugh

Jeff Clabaugh has spent 20 years covering the Washington region's economy and financial markets for WTOP as part of a partnership with the Washington Business Journal, and officially joined the WTOP newsroom staff in January 2016.

jclabaugh@wtop.com

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