The value of collectible cars has increased 33% since 2009 as the collector car market rebounds from the recession. Collector cars have proven to be good investment vehicles during this time. High-end classic cars like Duesenbergs and Tuckers regularly sell for over $1 million as the collector car market sees renewed strength.

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ALSO By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times
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The collector car market, which slumped with the economy, AlltO sllOW DllOtOS'
is coming back along with the rest of the auto industry.
But don't expect to pick up a classic Tucker or Duesenberg
Photos: Used classic cars that sold for without ponying up money like a Facebook executive. Many
millions of these cars are selling for well over $1 million.
By one measure, the value of collectible cars has surged 33% Detroit Auto Show »
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