Many of you who are classic car enthusiasts will have probably heard of and for that matter watch the Discovery channel program called Wheeler Dealers that features the well-known presenters Mike Brewer and Marc Priestley. The car show finds classic cars that are in need of some tender loving care, spends a considerable period of time in restoring them and … Continue reading
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Put The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show In Your Diary
If you happen to own a classic car or are thinking of buying one or, for that matter, just have an interest in such vehicles then you might like to pop a note in your diary to consider getting along to the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show 2023. This wonderful event is scheduled to take place from Friday the 10th … Continue reading
Variety of Classic Cars For Sale Through Car & Classic Online Auctions
If you are considering buying either your first classic car or are thinking of adding to your portfolio of vintage vehicles then you may like to peruse the carandclassic.com website. As you will see, it is an online auction of a huge range of classic cars with a vast price range so hopefully there will be something for those with … Continue reading
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Classic CarsFerrari Once Owned By Steve Mcqueen To Be Auctioned
Most of you will have heard of the famous actor Steve McQueen who passed away many years ago back in 1980 at the age of 50. Some of you may even have watched one or more of his films. Well, a desirable classic car once owned by the film star is to be auctioned later this year. RM Sotheby’s is … Continue reading
Garage Find Austin Mini 1275 GT Sells For Remarkable Price
There is obviously a great deal of interest in classic Minis these days especially as one has recently been sold at auction for well in excess of its estimated sale price. Classic Car Auctions sold a bronze yellow 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT on Saturday 25th March 2023 that was found in a garage for £38,250. Apparently the price achieved … Continue reading
Sir Michael Caine’s First Car To Be Auctioned
Many of you will have seen one or more films that the well-known Sir Michael Caine has starred in. He is an extremely talented and versatile actor covering decades. Well, you may be interested to read that his very first car that he purchased back in 1968 is shortly to come up for auction. H & H Classics is … Continue reading
Check Your Renewal Quotation
If your classic car insurance is coming up for renewal soon then the insurance company is legally obliged to send you a renewal notice. On that document you will be told what your new premium is going to be for the next year and how much you have been paying over the last 12 months. Unless you are very fortunate, … Continue reading
Classic Car Owners Avoiding Smart Motorways
If you are the owner of a classic or vintage car then you may be interested to read that, apparently, a number of owners of classic cars are deliberately avoiding using smart motorways presumably because they feel that they are more dangerous in the event of breaking down in comparison to a normal motorway. You will no doubt be aware … Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Once Owned By Maurice Gibb Sold At Auction
If you happen to have been a fan of the pop group known as the Bee Gees then you may be interested to read that a Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible once owned by Maurice Gibb was sold by Silverstone Auctions for £108,000 on Saturday 27th August 2022. The classic car was bought by Maurice Gibb in 1979 for £35,000 and there … Continue reading
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Insuring Your Car May Have Got More Expensive
Those of you who own a classic car are likely to also possess another vehicle that you use for your daily commute to the office or to do your weekly shop only taking out your vintage vehicle for a Sunday jaunt when the weather is good. If you are in that situation then you will presumably be insuring both vehicles … Continue reading
