The Classics Blog

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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“Pride and Joy” Auction

Silverstone Auctions are hosting an auction at CarFest North on Sunday 9th September for the benefit of BBC Children in Need at which charity lots and classic cars will be on show. Attendees will see a varied selection of charity lots, classic cars and motorbikes. Tickets are still available at £60 each. Classic cars will be available in a range … Continue reading

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Classic Car Insurance – Unique Benefits

There are a number of providers of classic car insurance so it is important that you choose a company that provides the cover you require at a price you can afford. One of the ways of researching the cover available and the cost is by using a classic car insurance price comparison website so that you can look at a … Continue reading

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UK Couple Tour America In Austin Seven

Guy Butcher, 63, and Eunice Kratky shipped a tiny 1930s Austin Seven from the UK to America to drive through America and Canada. Bearing in mind how small the Austin Seven is they had it painted yellow and had LED turn signal bulbs put in so that the car was more visible to other drivers. Having started at Baltimore and … Continue reading

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