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PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID MIDLAND MI PERMIT NO. 16 Winter 2007 You Cover WHAT? Movie The 1981 DeLorean from Back to the Future. The . Smokey and the Greetings to our ’s ’77 Firebird. – the 1967 Shelby GT500 from Gone in Agency Partners! 60 Seconds. The . The Mirth Mobile.

It’s hard to believe These movie and television cars are as iconic as for promotion sold for only $90,000. Most of the that 2007 is almost the leading men who drove them – and they’re clone or tribute cars – cars that are made to look the over. Hagerty spent a lot of time certainly collectible – but their star status can General Lee by taking a basic ’69 Charger, painting on the road this year, attending sometimes be confusing and intimidating when it orange and adding decals – sell in the $25,000 to conventions, shows, auctions it comes time to insure them. $50,000 range. and making agency visits. For starters, their values are often unpredictable, Hopefully we saw you at one or because they’re determined by numerous factors, more of these events – but if we including relative-worth. Relative-worth is a didn’t and you’d like us to stop by, combination of the many things that make a car please give us a call! more or less valuable to a certain buyer or seller, This issue of the Agent Report including motivation, nostalgia, history and focuses on famous cars – those you time. For instance, the Mirth Mobile is likely to have seen in your favorite movies be worth a lot more to a huge Wayne’s World fan WE’LL COVER ANY GRILL IMAGINABLE. and TV shows. I hope you find than it is to someone who’s never seen the movie. the stories both educational and Plus, a car that starred in a box-office smash is entertaining. apt to be worth more than one that appeared in a movie that tanked. Considering all the factors that can come into play, As we continue to focus on ease how do you establish proper worth? Celebrity status aside, the year, make and model of doing business, don’t forget to of a car are still crucial to its value. Even though Since authenticity is often the biggest determining sign up for our new Direct Deposit it appeared in a huge hit, the 1976 AMC Pacer factor of value, we rely heavily on any documents program – because as we all know – that starred as the Mirth Mobile will likely never that prove a celebrity car is the real deal, including “Time does equal money!” equal the value of the 1963 DB5 bills of sale, titles from the production company or studio, build sheets, contracts, appraisals and As always, from , strictly because comparing a Pacer to a DB5 is like comparing an apple to an certificates of authenticity. (Well, almost any.) orange. So, while provenance does impact the Once we’ve determined authenticity and value, value, it doesn’t automatically equate to a large usage is our primary underwriting concern. It’s Donna Wares increase above the current market. not uncommon for famous cars to continue to Senior Manager, Agent Marketing be used commercially for photo shoots, television Nothing against bling. It’s just at Hagerty, we prefer our 231-933-3794, [email protected] Take ’s General Lee for example. The General was a 1969 work and public appearances. Generally speaking, grills attached to collector cars. So much so, we built commercial vehicles don’t fit our program. our entire business around protecting them. We’re the Charger, and Warner Brothers reportedly built collector car specialists - ready to help no matter what 309 identical cars for the show. Many of the While celebrity cars may be a little tricky, they’re kind of grill your client sports. For more information on cars have sold publicly, and their values vary nothing to be afraid of. Remember, we are always becoming a Hagerty Agent, call today! greatly. A General Lee that is fully documented happy to discuss any potential risk with you. Just as the last car built for the show is currently for call us at 800-747-5348 and we’ll talk. After all, sale for $249,995; but another that was used our job is to make yours easier. 800-747-5348 | www.hagertyagent.com 2007-464 Bandit Car Shares Office Space – and Drums up More Business

“ask Hagerty” is one of the greatest road trip films of all times, car lingo samples and its star is (sorry, ) the CB-equipped, black and gold Concierge service ? 1977 Pontiac Trans Am affectionately dubbed the Bandit car. 3 Gold Service for Goldfinger Hagerty agent Steve Thompson is lucky enough to have not one, but two, Bandit cars in his “Ask Hagerty”…Lights… WHAT did you say? Ever have an international client Without its celebrity provenance, the car collection – a 1977 and a fully restored ’78. In May, Steve drove his ’77 in the Bandit Run, an Camera…Action! request five-day coverage for one would be worth close to $200,000. Add If asks to peek under your Bond-car status, and the value increases more event that marked the film’s 30th anniversary. Hagerty Plus member Linda Irwin wanted of the world’s most famous cars? bonnet, don’t throw a martini in his face. than tenfold. Like all stars, this car required to know how to get her 1959 Alfa Romeo “I was the only person to drive his Instead, brush up on your lingo. Okay, a request like that is not incredibly exceptional service, and we were easily able to Giulietta Spider Veloce into the movies, so Trans Am in the reenactment of the movie likely for most, but it’s just another day at help Mark accommodate his client. she contacted the “Ask Hagerty” Concierge the office for Mark Battat, Vice President of drive. We drove from Texarkana, Texas to “It’s always easy dealing with Hagerty, and Service. Although she expected to receive Willis Insurance Services of California’s Private , , following the same roads as this was no exception. It was a very simple “BONNET“ advice or tips, a Hagerty Plus team member Client Group – and for Hagerty, too. they did in the movie. There were only about made a few quick calls and within two process and an easy application,” he said. “It 12 true ‘Bandit’ cars in attendance; one was British term for weeks the silver Alfa was on the set of One of Mark’s co-workers, a commercial lines was all completed within a couple of days – mine,” says Steve. the other day, and now I’m writing the clients’ Revolutionary Road, starring Leonardo agent, needed to secure coverage for a visiting quite a feat considering we were dealing with home and daily driver cars. Writing Hagerty Aside from the Bandit Run, Steve regularly DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. The vehicle collector from the Netherlands who wanted a foreign country and several different time will lead to business in other areas, including participates in the annual Route 66 Fun Run in is being used as a background prop in the to ship his prized 1963 Aston Martin DB5 zones. Because of the nature of this car, it was home, auto, life and liability,” says Steve. movie, which was filmed in New York and to Monterey, California for the Pebble Beach guarded 24/7, but it’s not like we needed to – Kingman, Arizona and attends about 20 to 30 Connecticut, with a scheduled release date Concours d’Elegance and the accompanying we had Hagerty!” car shows a year. He builds his book at each event When Steve and his Bandit cars aren’t out Tour d’Elegance, a daylong driving event that by talking with other collectors and passing out drumming up business at collector car events, of December 2008. Hagerty Private Client Services (PCS) offers winds along the area’s scenic seaside roads. business cards. He advises other agents who want you can find them in their shared office and “BOOT” personalized service, dedicated account to grow their business to do the same, even if garage space. That’s right, Steve keeps his cars British term Access to the “Ask Hagerty” Concierge Service To top off this somewhat unusual situation, executives and benefits tailored to clients they’re not collectors themselves. in his office! for trunk lid. is just one of many benefits that your clients the car is a movie star – it appeared in the with rare automobiles, large collections or receive when they become Hagerty Plus 1964 James Bond flickGoldfinger . James Bond specialized needs. Vehicles valued at $250,000 “If you don’t own a collectible car, you can still go “I may be the only agent with an office that members. They’ll also get flatbed roadside films are as well-known for their futuristic, or more, or collections totaling $500,000 or to car shows and pass out brochures. I sponsored has a garage in the rear. I decorated the walls assistance, a quarterly magazine, automotive gadget-laden vehicles as they are for their more, qualify for PCS service. a trophy at a car show in September, and they with posters of shows I attend, metal signs of product and service discounts and access to leading ladies. This car is probably the most announced the fact that I was an Allstate agent Our PCS team can help you provide specialized Route 66 and other signs. Of course, I also numerous hobby resources. Visit www.hagerty. famous Bond car of all. And speaking of and a Hagerty representative to the crowd of 400. service and products for your special clients. have my Hagerty banner on the wall!” com for more information. gadgets, this car is no exception. It boasts They all received Hagerty bags with my brochure Please call 888-460-6040 or e-mail “WING” revolving number plates, a passenger ejector and business card inside. This type of prospecting Do you have a story you’d like to share in the [email protected] for more information. British term seat, bulletproof front and rear windshields, Hagerty Agent Report? If so, we’d love to hear not only works, but it’s fun.” for fender. machine guns, an oil slick projector, a smoke from you! Please e-mail [email protected]. screen cartridge and retractable tire shredders. Not only is it fun, but it also opens the door to other business. “I wrote two cars with Hagerty

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With Hagerty’s new Direct Deposit Once you are signed up, monthly statements Hagerty’s Direct Deposit program is safe and program, you don’t have to wait for mailed will be available to view online. If a Direct secure. All information is password protected. checks or stand in long bank lines. Instead, Deposit has been made, an e-mail will be sent Only your designated agency accounting have your commission checks deposited informing you that your statement is available manager will receive e-mail notifications and directly into your agency account. No to view online. In addition, your schedule of have access to statements on the Financial paperwork, no waiting – no worries! renewals will also be available to view. Direct Information section of the website. Sign up for Direct Deposit today! It’s Deposit funds are typically available within 48 Need more information? Log on to www. simple, you’ll just need to log on to www. hours of receiving your notice of deposit; please hagertyagent.com and click the Direct Deposit hagertyagent.com, click on Direct Deposit see your bank for details on fund availability for button, or call our Agent Service Team at under Agent Tools, and follow the prompts. your account. 800-747-5348. Bandit Car Shares Office Space – and Drums up More Business

“ask Hagerty” Smokey and the Bandit is one of the greatest road trip films of all times, car lingo samples and its star is (sorry, Burt Reynolds) the CB-equipped, black and gold Concierge service ? 1977 Pontiac Trans Am affectionately dubbed the Bandit car. 3 Gold Service for Goldfinger Hagerty agent Steve Thompson is lucky enough to have not one, but two, Bandit cars in his “Ask Hagerty”…Lights… WHAT did you say? Ever have an international client Without its celebrity provenance, the car collection – a 1977 and a fully restored ’78. In May, Steve drove his ’77 in the Bandit Run, an Camera…Action! request five-day coverage for one would be worth close to $200,000. Add If James Bond asks to peek under your Bond-car status, and the value increases more event that marked the film’s 30th anniversary. Hagerty Plus member Linda Irwin wanted of the world’s most famous cars? bonnet, don’t throw a martini in his face. than tenfold. Like all stars, this car required to know how to get her 1959 Alfa Romeo “I was the only Colorado person to drive his Instead, brush up on your lingo. Okay, a request like that is not incredibly exceptional service, and we were easily able to Giulietta Spider Veloce into the movies, so Trans Am in the reenactment of the movie likely for most, but it’s just another day at help Mark accommodate his client. she contacted the “Ask Hagerty” Concierge the office for Mark Battat, Vice President of drive. We drove from Texarkana, Texas to “It’s always easy dealing with Hagerty, and Service. Although she expected to receive Willis Insurance Services of California’s Private Atlanta, Georgia, following the same roads as this was no exception. It was a very simple “BONNET“ advice or tips, a Hagerty Plus team member Client Group – and for Hagerty, too. they did in the movie. There were only about made a few quick calls and within two process and an easy application,” he said. “It 12 true ‘Bandit’ cars in attendance; one was British term for hood weeks the silver Alfa was on the set of One of Mark’s co-workers, a commercial lines was all completed within a couple of days – mine,” says Steve. the other day, and now I’m writing the clients’ Revolutionary Road, starring Leonardo agent, needed to secure coverage for a visiting quite a feat considering we were dealing with home and daily driver cars. Writing Hagerty Aside from the Bandit Run, Steve regularly DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. The vehicle collector from the Netherlands who wanted a foreign country and several different time will lead to business in other areas, including participates in the annual Route 66 Fun Run in is being used as a background prop in the to ship his prized 1963 Aston Martin DB5 zones. Because of the nature of this car, it was home, auto, life and liability,” says Steve. movie, which was filmed in New York and to Monterey, California for the Pebble Beach guarded 24/7, but it’s not like we needed to – Kingman, Arizona and attends about 20 to 30 Connecticut, with a scheduled release date Concours d’Elegance and the accompanying we had Hagerty!” car shows a year. He builds his book at each event When Steve and his Bandit cars aren’t out Tour d’Elegance, a daylong driving event that by talking with other collectors and passing out drumming up business at collector car events, of December 2008. Hagerty Private Client Services (PCS) offers winds along the area’s scenic seaside roads. business cards. He advises other agents who want you can find them in their shared office and “BOOT” personalized service, dedicated account to grow their business to do the same, even if garage space. That’s right, Steve keeps his cars British term Access to the “Ask Hagerty” Concierge Service To top off this somewhat unusual situation, executives and benefits tailored to clients they’re not collectors themselves. in his office! for trunk lid. is just one of many benefits that your clients the car is a movie star – it appeared in the with rare automobiles, large collections or receive when they become Hagerty Plus 1964 James Bond flickGoldfinger . James Bond specialized needs. Vehicles valued at $250,000 “If you don’t own a collectible car, you can still go “I may be the only agent with an office that members. They’ll also get flatbed roadside films are as well-known for their futuristic, or more, or collections totaling $500,000 or to car shows and pass out brochures. I sponsored has a garage in the rear. I decorated the walls assistance, a quarterly magazine, automotive gadget-laden vehicles as they are for their more, qualify for PCS service. a trophy at a car show in September, and they with posters of shows I attend, metal signs of product and service discounts and access to leading ladies. This car is probably the most announced the fact that I was an Allstate agent Our PCS team can help you provide specialized Route 66 and other signs. Of course, I also numerous hobby resources. Visit www.hagerty. famous Bond car of all. And speaking of and a Hagerty representative to the crowd of 400. service and products for your special clients. have my Hagerty banner on the wall!” com for more information. gadgets, this car is no exception. It boasts They all received Hagerty bags with my brochure Please call 888-460-6040 or e-mail “WING” revolving number plates, a passenger ejector and business card inside. This type of prospecting Do you have a story you’d like to share in the [email protected] for more information. British term seat, bulletproof front and rear windshields, Hagerty Agent Report? If so, we’d love to hear not only works, but it’s fun.” for fender. machine guns, an oil slick projector, a smoke from you! Please e-mail [email protected]. screen cartridge and retractable tire shredders. Not only is it fun, but it also opens the door to other business. “I wrote two cars with Hagerty

It’s Your money Get It Faster With Direct Deposit

With Hagerty’s new Direct Deposit Once you are signed up, monthly statements Hagerty’s Direct Deposit program is safe and program, you don’t have to wait for mailed will be available to view online. If a Direct secure. All information is password protected. checks or stand in long bank lines. Instead, Deposit has been made, an e-mail will be sent Only your designated agency accounting have your commission checks deposited informing you that your statement is available manager will receive e-mail notifications and directly into your agency account. No to view online. In addition, your schedule of have access to statements on the Financial paperwork, no waiting – no worries! renewals will also be available to view. Direct Information section of the website. Sign up for Direct Deposit today! It’s Deposit funds are typically available within 48 Need more information? Log on to www. simple, you’ll just need to log on to www. hours of receiving your notice of deposit; please hagertyagent.com and click the Direct Deposit hagertyagent.com, click on Direct Deposit see your bank for details on fund availability for button, or call our Agent Service Team at under Agent Tools, and follow the prompts. your account. 800-747-5348. Post Office Box 87 Traverse City, MI 49685

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID MIDLAND MI PERMIT NO. 16 Winter 2007 You Cover WHAT? Movie Cars The 1981 DeLorean from Back to the Future. The Batmobile. Smokey and the Greetings to our Bandit’s ’77 . Eleanor – the 1967 Shelby GT500 from Gone in Agency Partners! 60 Seconds. The General Lee. The Mirth Mobile.

It’s hard to believe These movie and television cars are as iconic as for promotion sold for only $90,000. Most of the that 2007 is almost the leading men who drove them – and they’re clone or tribute cars – cars that are made to look the over. Hagerty spent a lot of time certainly collectible – but their star status can General Lee by taking a basic ’69 Charger, painting on the road this year, attending sometimes be confusing and intimidating when it orange and adding decals – sell in the $25,000 to conventions, car shows, auctions it comes time to insure them. $50,000 range. and making agency visits. For starters, their values are often unpredictable, Hopefully we saw you at one or because they’re determined by numerous factors, more of these events – but if we including relative-worth. Relative-worth is a didn’t and you’d like us to stop by, combination of the many things that make a car please give us a call! more or less valuable to a certain buyer or seller, This issue of the Agent Report including motivation, nostalgia, history and focuses on famous cars – those you time. For instance, the Mirth Mobile is likely to have seen in your favorite movies be worth a lot more to a huge Wayne’s World fan WE’LL COVER ANY GRILL IMAGINABLE. and TV shows. I hope you find than it is to someone who’s never seen the movie. the stories both educational and Plus, a car that starred in a box-office smash is entertaining. apt to be worth more than one that appeared in a movie that tanked. Considering all the factors that can come into play, As we continue to focus on ease how do you establish proper worth? Celebrity status aside, the year, make and model of doing business, don’t forget to of a car are still crucial to its value. Even though Since authenticity is often the biggest determining sign up for our new Direct Deposit it appeared in a huge hit, the 1976 AMC Pacer factor of value, we rely heavily on any documents program – because as we all know – that starred as the Mirth Mobile will likely never that prove a celebrity car is the real deal, including “Time does equal money!” equal the value of the 1963 Aston Martin DB5 bills of sale, titles from the production company or studio, build sheets, contracts, appraisals and As always, from Goldfinger, strictly because comparing a Pacer to a DB5 is like comparing an apple to an certificates of authenticity. (Well, almost any.) orange. So, while provenance does impact the Once we’ve determined authenticity and value, value, it doesn’t automatically equate to a large usage is our primary underwriting concern. It’s Donna Wares increase above the current market. not uncommon for famous cars to continue to Senior Manager, Agent Marketing be used commercially for photo shoots, television Nothing against bling. It’s just at Hagerty, we prefer our 231-933-3794, [email protected] Take the Dukes of Hazzard’s General Lee for example. The General was a 1969 Dodge work and public appearances. Generally speaking, grills attached to collector cars. So much so, we built commercial vehicles don’t fit our program. our entire business around protecting them. We’re the Charger, and Warner Brothers reportedly built collector car specialists - ready to help no matter what 309 identical cars for the show. Many of the While celebrity cars may be a little tricky, they’re kind of grill your client sports. For more information on cars have sold publicly, and their values vary nothing to be afraid of. Remember, we are always becoming a Hagerty Agent, call today! greatly. A General Lee that is fully documented happy to discuss any potential risk with you. Just as the last car built for the show is currently for call us at 800-747-5348 and we’ll talk. After all, sale for $249,995; but another that was used our job is to make yours easier. 800-747-5348 | www.hagertyagent.com 2007-464