Tag Archives: Classic Car
Businessman Attempted To Defraud Insurers
Peter Webb, age 56, from Ipswich, who ran a wedding chauffer business, purchased a Bentley Mark VI for £3,700 with a view to using it in the business. However, he actually insured the vehicle for £42,000 and then reported that it had been stolen a mere two months after that. As this car was not in a good visual condition, … Continue reading
Fraudster Tried To Hide Classic Car From Police
Alan Dykes, age 55 from Poole in Dorset, created a false wall at a lock-up to help store a Jaguar XK120 that could be worth as much as £88,000. Mr Dykes, who is now locked up in prison for perverting the course of justice and perjury, had previously informed the courts that he had no assets. The classic car was … Continue reading
Have You Thought Of Restoring A Classic Car
If you have an interest in tinkering with cars have you ever given any thought to getting hold of an “old banger” and restoring it during the short winter days, weeks and months. It will certainly keep you occupied, provide a great deal of satisfaction, it doesn’t have to cost the earth but you may end up with a classic … Continue reading
Teacher Transforms Classic Car
Douglas Hague is a teacher at Barlby High School near Selby in North Yorkshire that is a specialist sports college but has always had an interest in cars. He has spent a considerable period of time and thousands of pounds in restoring a classic Ford Capri 1600 XL (MK1) dating back to 1972. The classic car has even appeared on … Continue reading
Man Suffers Burns Whilst Working On Classic Car
We thought this would be an interesting news article to share with you bearing in mind that it is something that could happen to anyone working on his or her classic car. A few days ago fire fighters were called out to someone’s property in Redditch, Worcestershire to deal with a fire. Although the firemen had to attend the blaze … Continue reading
NEC’s Classic Motor Show Staff To Be Made Redundant
Having had bad news on the job front in recent weeks within the retail sector there is now similar news within the classic car sector. It has been announced that the team that is made up of 12 members who have had responsibility for the Classic Motor Show at the NEC that has proved most popular are to lose their … Continue reading
Classic Car Insurance – Laid Up Cover
There may be an occasion at sometime during the time you own a classic car that you will need to take it off the road to have it restored. So, what is the situation as far as insuring the vehicle is concerned? One of the considerations is how long you anticipate the restoration work taking. If it is only for … Continue reading
Hurricane Sandy Causes Classic Car Insurance Claims
The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has been felt by Hagerty Insurance who is the biggest classic car insurer throughout the world. The insurance company are responsible for insuring 10,000 classic cars just on Long Island, New York alone and the company have already been in receipt of a staggering 1,100 classic car insurance claims due to the terrible devastation caused … Continue reading
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
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
