Classic car prices have doubled since 1999 in Germany and all over Europe. Part of the reason is the volatility in the economy and the uncertainty around the Euro. Many people feel that an investment in a tangible asset is a smart idea, especially if you can enjoy / drive it. People looking for long hoods and other classics in the US partly feed this market. It is a free economy and country here, so why the bile?
Here the index, from the german magazine 'Der Spiegel'
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