Yearly Archives: 2014
Has The Mini Changed?
It is interesting to compare the modern day Mini with what is now undoubtedly a classic Mini of the 1960s. The old Mini seems to be as popular today as it was back then and not just with classic car owners. You even see young motorists driving them. The new Mini is undoubtedly slightly larger in size than the small … Continue reading
Take Extra Care In The Winter
The winter is now firmly upon us as we see the first frosts of the season here in the UK. Therefore, it is perhaps an opportune moment to remind all you classic car enthusiasts to adjust your driving to match the weather conditions. Of course, some of you will have decided not to venture out in your vintage vehicle at … Continue reading
At What Age Does Your Car Qualify For Classic Car Insurance?
There are many people out their driving around in cars that they possibly don’t realise may qualify for classic car insurance. This is because they think their car is not old enough to qualify for this type of insurance and, therefore, they have arranged standard car insurance that modern cars have. Well, if your car is a minimum of 15 … Continue reading
What Do You Do When Your Classic Car Insurance Is Due For Renewal?
If, like many classic car enthusiasts, you pay for your classic car insurance on a monthly basis by direct debit what action do you take when you receive your annual renewal documents either through the post or via e-mail? We are sure that you will not be alone if you just give the documents a cursory glance, make a mental … Continue reading
Classic Cars Destroyed As A Result Of Car Scrappage Scheme
For those of you that were not aware of the Car Scrappage Scheme (also known as the Vehicle Scrappage Scheme) we will briefly provide a recap. It was introduced here in the UK back in 2009 and enabled people that had owned a car for at least 12 months and that was a minimum of 10 years old to benefit … Continue reading
Mini Once Owned By Movie Star Sold At Auction
I am rather biased towards the Mini because my grandfather taught me to drive in one at the age of 9 on a disused airfield up in Northumberland. In fact, one of the many Minis that he owned was the Clubman which was a little more luxurious than the standard one although never had the speed of the Mini Cooper. … Continue reading
Rowan Atkinson Crashes At Goodwood
Many of you will have seen the comedian Rowan Atkinson (59) performing on TV in shows like Mr Bean and Blackadder. However, were you aware that he is also a bit of a classic car enthusiast? Well, apparently, he owns a number of classic cars including an Aston Martin DB2 and a Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe. At the weekend he … Continue reading
Poll Puts Jaguar E-Type In Number One Spot
All you classic sports car enthusiasts will be aware of the elegant, styled look of the sleek Jaguar E-Type dating back to the 1960s. Therefore, it probably does not come as a surprise to read that it has come top in a poll. In excess of 2,000 motorists in the UK took part in the poll conducted by One Poll … Continue reading
Ferrari 250 GTO Sells For Record Price
All you classic car enthusiasts will be aware of just how highly thought of the Ferrari 250 GTO is within the classic car arena. It is reportedly the most sought after vehicle in the world with only 36 being manufactured between 1962 to 1964. Owners include the likes of the fashion designer Ralph Lauren and Nick Mason who is the … Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Buys Dentist’s Collection Of Classic Cars
It was only back in May 2014 that we mentioned about James Hull intending to put his huge collection of classic cars up for auction. He had wished them all to go to one buyer. Well, we thought that you would like to know that they have been bought by one purchaser and that is Jaguar Land Rover that is … Continue reading
