Yearly Archives: 2016
Rare Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle To Be Auctioned
RM Sotheby’s in Paris is to auction a classic 1952 Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle early in 2017 that may attract a great deal of interest. The vehicle had been owned by the same person for over 60 years covering the period 1952 to 2014. Apparently, it could be sold for as much as £70,000. Volkswagen Beetles have a unique styling … Continue reading
Which Region Of The UK Has Greatest Percentage Of Classic Cars?
An infographic produced by the price comparison website Gocompare entitled MOTORING UK provides some interesting information about motoring, including what percentage of classic cars are located in different regions of the UK. This analysis is based upon in excess of 3 million quotes for car insurance so would appear to be comprehensive. It may come as a surprise to read … Continue reading
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Classic CarsPorsche 911 ST To Be Auctioned
If you are a lover of the classic Porsche then you may be interested to read that a 1969 Porsche 911 S/T is shortly to be auctioned. It is available at Coys “True Greats 2016” auction on the 5th December 2016 in London. This Porsche was designed for racing and had a number of fittings removed to make it lighter. … Continue reading
Cost Of Motor Insurance Continues To Rise
If you are a classic car owner and your insurance has recently come up for renewal then you may well have noticed that your classic car insurance premium has increased in comparison to what you have been paying for the previous 12 months. The AA British Insurance Premium Index for the third quarter of 2016 has revealed that the average … Continue reading
Lamborghini Once Owned By Sir Rod Stewart To Be Auctioned
At the Coys Auction that is to take place at the Classic and Sports Car Show at the Alexander Palace in London on Saturday 29th October 2016 there are some interesting classic cars coming up for sale. One of those vehicles is a car that was originally bought by Sir Rod Stewart when new – a 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 … Continue reading
Businessman’s Classic Vehicle Collection Sold To Benefit Cancer Patients
Unfortunately, Robert White, a businessman died last year from cancer at the age of 62. However, so impressed was he with the treatment that he received at Poole Hospital’s cancer unit, he decided to donate many millions of pounds to improve facilities for the treatment of cancer with some of the monies being raised by the sale of his classic … Continue reading
Why Pay Monthly For Your Classic Car Insurance?
When you arrange classic car insurance you will need to pay the insurance company for providing the cover. The most popular ways of paying are either by way of paying the whole year’s premium all in one lump sum or to pay the premium on a monthly basis. The later way tends to be a little more expensive as, in … Continue reading
Contents Of Breakers’ Yard To Be Auctioned
Blackborough House, a few miles from Honiton in Devon, is the location of an interesting breakers’ yard that has many pieces including classic cars that are in need of restoration as well as many car parts. The house has already been sold to a property developer but the contents of the breakers’ yard are to be auctioned this coming Saturday … Continue reading
Classics From The 1980s Appeal To The Car Thief
An increasing number of people are taking an interest in the modern classic car dating back to as recently as the 1980s. Many of you will be familiar with the likes of the Ford Cortina which was an extremely popular family saloon, the Ford Capri that was loved by those motorists wanting a little bit of “street cred” or the … Continue reading
Will There Be fewer Classic Cars In Central London?
Quite rightly so, there is concern about the amount of air pollution around the world and it has recently been announced by the Lord Mayor of London that he would like to introduce a further charge called the Emissions Surcharge that would impact on a number of motorists including some classic car drivers that bring their vintage vehicles into central … Continue reading
