How is the hot summer affecting the classic car scene?
It has long been clear that the summer of 2026 brought new heat records and exceptionally long dry spells. Whether this weather phenomenon will recur with similar intensity in the coming years remains to be seen. Nevertheless, the record-breaking summer of 2026 is likely to have an impact on the classic car market and classic car owners. The only question is, what kind of impact…
Will convertibles be less in demand in the future because they offer less climate control than closed vehicles?
Will cars without air conditioning be penalized by poorer resale value?
Will classic car buyers be drawn to newer cars with energy-efficient and automatic air conditioning systems?
Will interest in old cars even wane due to the drawbacks of hot weather (e.g., insufficient engine cooling)?
Will classic car events attract fewer participants in the summer?
Will classic car events be organized more often in the spring and fall in the future?
Will classic car drivers factor the sun's position even more heavily into their travel plans and tend to have to set out early in the morning during the summer?
Does the hot summer have even other consequences?
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