John Mayhead

John Mayhead

Classic car writer

John Mayhead is one of the UK’s foremost classic car writers, authors and commentators. As Editor of the UK Hagerty Price Guide and European Bureau Chief for Hagerty Insider, he tracks the global classic and collector car market, writes features and analysis for national newspapers and magazines, and provides market commentary on TV, radio and podcast. He is the author of Goldie, the biography of Goldie Gardner, the world’s most prolific speed-record driver.

John Mayhead's articles

Bullitt Proof – what makes a battered Ford worth millions? (Clue: Steve McQueen)

A good story really does pay, even the most run-of-the-mill classic car can increase in value if their stories are presented in the right way

How to make money from classic cars

Making money from classic cars isn’t as straightforward as it used to be, and you need to be savvy to guarantee returns. John Mayhead, editor of the Hagerty Price Guide, outlines ways to maximise profit