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Inside the World’s Greatest Classic Car Collections – Part 1: Culture, Passion, Legacy

28 December 20252 min read6 images

The Key Ranking by TCCT reveals the world’s top 100 car collectors, judged not just by value, but by vision, culture, and legacy.

Inside the World’s Greatest Classic Car Collections – Part 1: Culture, Passion, Legacy
Photo credit: Louwman Museum, Pebble Beach, Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, Revs Institute, Villa d’Este

Since 2018, the ranking of the world’s top 100 collectors has been researched and compiled by The Classic Car Trust (TCCT) and published by __The Key__ magazine.

It is a highly exclusive and compelling feature that offers a snapshot of the most important collections and how these true assets of culture and passion are managed.

The ranking, known as The Key Ranking, is not based solely on the monetary value of individual collections: the number of cars owned and their market value do not necessarily determine the final score, which is calculated through a formula that considers multiple parameters. These include the cultural vision on which the collection was built, participation in major international events, the collector’s reputation and ethics, and accessibility for the enthusiast community.

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