The Classics Blog

Are Classic Cars Still Worth Investing In?

The Coutts Index; Objects of Desire revealed that the price of classic cars has risen by an average of 257% between 2005 to 30th June 2013. This level of performance is more than 80% greater than any other investment detailed in the above index. Some of you are probably wishing that you had got into classic cars as a form … Continue reading

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Dentist To Sell Huge Collection Of Classic Vehicles

James Hull who is 53 years of age set up James Hull Associates back in 1987 and built up a chain of dental practises around the UK although he ceased to be the Chief Executive in 2009 but continued as life president. Apparently, he has a vast collection of classic vehicles but wishes to sell them all. The vehicles are … Continue reading

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What Condition Is Your Classic Car In?

There is more than one “rating system” for the condition of a classic car but it should be noted that there is a considerable difference in the value between a car that could be described as being in perfect condition and one that is merely in fair condition. Of course, this is one of the reasons that someone may choose … Continue reading

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Why Get More Than One Classic Car Insurance Quote?

When you are looking for a classic car insurance quote because you are either in the process of buying a classic car or are shopping around for cover because your existing policy is coming up to its renewal date why go to the trouble of getting more than one quote? After all, does that not take longer to do than … Continue reading

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Why Is Classic Car Insurance Often So Competitively Priced?

The majority of classic car owners also own a modern vehicle. Quite often, the value of their 20-year-old classic car can exceed the value of their brand new VW Golf. In which case, why can you find that the insurance premium for the classic car is significantly lower than that of the new vehicle? Well, insurers take a number of … Continue reading

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Why Insure Your Classic Car?

You have probably invested either a considerable amount of money when purchasing your classic car or spent a great deal of time restoring a vehicle that you were able to buy at a reduced price. Either way, you really should protect your investment by arranging classic car insurance. In any event, it is a legal requirement that you insure your … Continue reading

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The Benefits Of Fitting Security Devices

If you are the proud owner of a classic car you would not want anything untoward to happen to it such as having an accident or it being stolen. After all, you may well have paid a considerable sum of money for it or devoted many hours to restoring it. Obviously, you will take out a suitable level of classic … Continue reading

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What Makes You Choose A Particular Classic Car?

There is great interest in classic cars not only here in the UK but in many other countries throughout the world. So, what makes you decide which make of classic car to buy? Well, price is more often than not a factor for most classic car enthusiasts. Many people would love to own a Ferrari 250 GTO but, when you … Continue reading

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Spring Is Not Far Away – Get Your Classic Car Prepared

Believe it or not but there are not many weeks to go before Spring is upon us once again. You only have to look in the garden and observe those daffodil bulbs coming through to confirm this. So, don’t you think that you should start getting your classic car ready for taking on the roads in the next few weeks? … Continue reading

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What To Do If You Are Involved In A Car Accident

Whilst it is not a nice thing to talk about, accidents do happen involving cars on roads every day of the week and, occasionally, a classic car could be damaged in such an accident. So, what should you do if your classic car was unfortunate enough to become caught up in a road traffic accident? Well, the first thing to … Continue reading

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