May 2026 Market Report
Collector car market analysis across 7 auction platforms.
TL;DR
30,210 cars sold for a combined $539M in May 2026. Average sale price: $75,605. Median: $27,500. Sell-through rate: 79%. Volume up 73.4% vs last month.
Market Overview
Top 10 Highest Sales
Platform Comparison
| Platform | Sold | Sell-Through | Avg Price | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook Marketplace | 22,942 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Bring a Trailer | 3,455 | 82% | $52,816 | $182M |
| Mecum | 1,299 | 70% | $144,573 | $188M |
| Cars & Bids | 823 | 79% | $33,734 | $28M |
| Car & Classic | 444 | 87% | $21,403 | $9.5M |
| Collecting Cars | 322 | 87% | $71,260 | $23M |
| Hemmings | 237 | 71% | $50,121 | $12M |
| Hagerty | 153 | 71% | $25,348 | $3.9M |
| Broad Arrow | 88 | 85% | $605,154 | $53M |
| Rennlist | 84 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| PCARMARKET | 71 | 81% | $56,173 | $4M |
| eBay | 55 | 0% | $37,050 | $2M |
| Bonhams | 49 | 64% | $155,765 | $7.6M |
| SOMO | 41 | 80% | $159,670 | $6.5M |
| ACC Auctions | 29 | 100% | $35,912 | $1M |
| corvetteforum | 25 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| mbworld | 14 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| audiworld | 4 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Bimmerpost | 3 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| lambotalk | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| LMNM | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| m3list | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| e46fanatics | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| McLaren Life | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| audizine | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| pelicanparts | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Porsche | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| 6SpeedOnline | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Craigslist | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Dealers | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| bmwcca | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
Price Distribution
Top Makes by Volume
| Make | Sold | Avg Price | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | 2,786 | $58,382 | $57M |
| Ford | 2,778 | $52,701 | $42M |
| Toyota | 1,695 | $26,428 | $6.6M |
| BMW | 1,602 | $29,099 | $14M |
| Mercedes-Benz | 1,561 | $54,168 | $29M |
| Dodge | 1,532 | $66,311 | $12M |
| Honda | 1,476 | $18,722 | $2.3M |
| Porsche | 1,223 | $113,539 | $79M |
| Lexus | 1,158 | $25,155 | $2.3M |
| Mazda | 973 | $17,649 | $1.2M |
Best Deals of the Month
Appreciation & Depreciation Leaders
Top Appreciating
Top Depreciating
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the market data collected?
We track every auction result and sale across Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, Collecting Cars, Rennlist, and Mecum. Data is collected daily and processed for accuracy.
What is the sell-through rate?
The sell-through rate is the percentage of listed vehicles that successfully sell. It excludes active/live listings and only counts completed auctions (sold, reserve not met, or withdrawn).
How is appreciation ratio calculated?
The appreciation ratio compares a vehicle's sale price to its estimated market value based on comparable recent sales. A ratio above 1.0 indicates the car sold above market average; below 1.0 means it sold below.