Yearly Archives: 2012
The European Union Relents Over MOTs
The European Union has amended its proposals with regard to the testing of both caravans and classic vehicles on UK roads that is great news for the classic car enthusiast. The United Kingdom objected to the plans that, if passed, would have required caravans and trailers to be tested at MOT centres and would have impacted on some classic vehicle … Continue reading
Hurricane Sandy Causes Classic Car Insurance Claims
The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has been felt by Hagerty Insurance who is the biggest classic car insurer throughout the world. The insurance company are responsible for insuring 10,000 classic cars just on Long Island, New York alone and the company have already been in receipt of a staggering 1,100 classic car insurance claims due to the terrible devastation caused … Continue reading
Classic Cars For Less Than $5,000
You are no doubt aware that the market for the sale of classic cars is very buoyant with records being broken on both sides of the Atlantic. However, for those with a little less in their bank account there are still some classic car deals to be had for less than $5,000. Obviously, for those classic car enthusiasts in the … Continue reading
An Overview Of Classic Car Insurance
It doesn’t hurt sometimes to remind ourselves about some of the insurance cover we have so let’s just have a quick refresher of classic car insurance. After all, most owners devote a great deal of time to maintaining their classic car but do they pay the same attention to insuring it? Prior to June 2011 many owners of classic cars … Continue reading
Stolen Austin A60 Found
On Monday 12 November Lee Clarke’s beloved classic car – an Austin A60 Suntor Caravanette dating back to 1971 was stolen much to his dismay and of course concern. Mr Clarke, who lives in South Croydon, is a member of the Cambridge Oxford Owners Club. When he discovered that his pride and joy had disappeared he used the Internet to … Continue reading
Jowett Long Saloon Wins Award
Alan Bartlett was proud to inherit his great grandfather’s Jowett Long Saloon but who would have thought he would have won a top award and a prize worth £3,500 following the loving restoration of this little classic car. The classic car, which dates from 1934, was on display at this weekend’s Classic Motor Show at the NEC in Birmingham. Alan … Continue reading
Classic Car Insurance – Where Can You Arrange It?
Classic car insurance is, as with most types of insurance, available from many different outlets so it is worth shopping around when you receive your annual renewal notice or are looking for such insurance for the first time. If you prefer the old fashioned option of being able to meet someone face to face to discuss your requirements then you … Continue reading
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Your Classic Car Could Be Generating An Income For You
Even some classic car owners could be feeling the pinch in the current financial climate here in the UK. Your classic car is a prize asset in more ways than one. Hopefully, over the years it has appreciated in value and will continue to do so in the future. However, how much time does it spend locked away in the … Continue reading
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1933 Duesenberg Model J Franay Sports Berline Sedan
A few days ago, at the 38th Annual Hill Country Classic Auction in Austin, USA, the above extremely rare classic car sold for a staggering $1,650,000. It was one of almost 200 classic cars on display. The bidding started at a mere $500,000 and took some time to break through the $1 million figure with people bidding either over the … Continue reading
Jay Kay’s Classic Car Collection
Many of you will be aware of Jay Kay’s keen interest in cars. The 42 year old music star, who fronts the band Jamiroquai, has sold around 30 million records in a period of 20 years so, rumour has it, he is not short of a few pounds. He has appeared on Top Gear to take part in a time … Continue reading
