Tag Archives: Classic Car
Matchbox Car Collection Sells For Five Figures
Classic car enthusiasts will no doubt agree that, under normal circumstances, the sale of around 1,300 classic vehicles for in excess of £80,000 wouldn’t attract too much attention. However, the vehicles we are referring to are Matchbox cars and other types of vehicle that someone has presumably spent many years collecting. Earlier in September, Vectis Auctions Ltd ran the Danny … Continue reading
Second Production Land Rover Built To Be Auctioned
If you are a classic car enthusiast and have a particular interest in Land Rovers then you may like to know that a rather special Land Rover is shortly to be auctioned here in the UK. It is special because it is the 2nd production one to be manufactured. It is a 1948 Land Rover Series 1 80” 4×4 Utility … 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
Goodwood Festival Of Speed Classic Car Auction
Those of you who are considering investing in a classic car may like to get along to Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction of classic cars that is to take place on 24th June 2022 from 10am in Chichester, Goodwood. There are many classic vehicles being offered for sale some of which we mention below but full details can be … Continue reading
When Is The Best Time To Sell Your Classic Car?
You may have reached the decision to part company with your classic car for one of many reasons. For instance, you may have spent a considerable period of time restoring what was a wreck of a vehicle when you bought it working tirelessly in an evening when you got back from the office and at the weekend. You may want … Continue reading
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Classic CarCleaning Your Classic Car
You may well have invested a considerable amount of time and money in buying and restoring your classic car. Therefore, it is important that it is well maintained mechanically and is also kept clean. So, let’s have a look at a few things to help you keep your car’s appearance pristine. Washing Do not use washing up liquid that you … Continue reading
Where Can You Buy Classic Car Parts?
If you enjoy restoring or repairing your own classic car then you are likely to want to source the occasional spare part for your vehicle. Depending upon the part that you require, many of you would no doubt prefer to find one from an original vehicle rather than get one that has been manufactured as a replica. There are a … 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
