Tag Archives: Classic Car Insurance
Vintage Bentley Set To Become Most Expensive British Classic Ever Sold
An old classic Bentley will be sold in the open market for a record price of £5 million, making it the most expensive British classic ever to be sold. The 1929 Bentley 4.5 Litre, which belonged to British racing champion Sir Henry ‘Tiger Tim’ Birkin, shot to fame when it touched a staggering 137mph during the illustrious Brooklands Outer Circuit in … Continue reading
HAGI Index Raises More Questions Than Answers
Although classic cars have proved to be reliable investment assets with stellar returns on equity, some say that there is quite a bit of irregularity between the top performers in the classic car collectible lot and the seemingly-obvious choices. The recently-published HAGI (Historic Automobile Group International) Index listed 50 of the most profitable investment collectibles in the classic car market. … Continue reading
UK Classic Car Auctions Pale In Face Of Stiff European Competition
It seems the UK collector’s market is steadily losing out to its European cousins in the race for sales. The previous year end saw a record 3512 classic cars being sold under the European auction hammer, which is 770 more than the year before. In the UK, where the number of cars auctioned and sold has definitely increased by leaps … Continue reading
Seventeen Cars To Be Certified ‘Classic’ In The Coming Decade
2011 witnessed seventeen vehicles coming to the end of their respective assembly lines. From the relatively unheard-of Nissan Altima Hybrid to the farmer fancies like Ford Ranger and even the running favourites such as the popular Mitsubishi Eclipse have been taken off production. Industry experts are speculating that each one of these seventeen cars can be expected to be called … Continue reading
Tips And Tricks To Get A Solid Car Insurance Cover
Calculating one’s classic car insurance bill comprises of many factors and the knowledge of these factors could go a long way in helping you avoid expensive rates. The policy holder’s age, residence, driving record and the driven vehicle are some of the major factors that affect the proffered insurance quote. Insurance companies predict the chances of you being involved in … Continue reading
Tips To Bagging That Perfect Classic Car Cover
Getting your hands on cheap classic car insurance is getting easier by the day. The multitude of price comparison websites ensures that you find the best deal there is, and without having to leave the comfort of your home. You can see what’s available and choose the policy that suits you best. Everything is so transparent, impartial and competitively priced, … Continue reading
Government Proposes To Exempt Classics From MoT Test
The government has proposed to provide an exemption from the MoT test to all classic cars or cars built before 1960. This is mostly due to beliefs that these cars are better run and maintained by owners. Most classic cars have lower accident rates as compared to recent models. This could also be due to the fact that about two … Continue reading
