The Classics Blog

Sporty Classic Cars Coming Up for Auction

If you are a classic car enthusiast who has an affection for sporty older cars then you might wish to consider participating in the Iconic Auctioneers Race Retro Competition Car Sale 2024. Viewing for the auction is to take place from 9.30am on Friday 23rd February 2024 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LG with the auction itself getting underway at … Continue reading

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Car Insurance Premiums Hit New Record

Most owners of classic cars probably also possess a family car that they use on a daily basis. If that is the case then you will find it of interest to read that the average cost of car insurance has hit a new record according to a report published by the well-known price comparison website Confused.com. Every quarter, it produces … Continue reading

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Record Auction Sale of a Ferrari

Many of you who are enthusiastic classic car owners would probably love to own a vintage Ferrari. The problem is there are not many people who can afford to buy one as they often fetch huge prices at auction. Well, that is just what has happened at a recent auction at Sotheby’s in New York, USA. In fact, a Ferrari … Continue reading

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Pros and Cons of Classic Car Covers

It is that time of year when you may be thinking of hibernating your classic car until the spring. So, if that is the case, is it worth considering putting a cover over it? A large number of restorers of classic cars are of the opinion that a good classic car cover is important. A major factor in your decision … Continue reading

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Car Insurance Premiums Continue Rising

Unfortunately, the UK is presently going through a very difficult period financially with many things on the increase. For instance, the cost of food, mortgage and rental payments, gas and electricity bills and the amount paid to insure motor vehicles have all risen. This is borne out by the Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index that is produced on a quarterly … Continue reading

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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

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Record Payouts By Motor Insurers For Claims

If you happen to be the proud owner of a classic car then it is also quite likely that you will also own another vehicle that is utilized as your run-around every day. Therefore, you will probably find it of interest to read that there was a record amount paid out by motor insurance companies to meet claims in Q2 … Continue reading

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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

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Interesting Classic Vehicles Coming Up For Sale At Silverstone Auctions

If you are looking to purchase your first classic car or are thinking of adding to your portfolio of classic vehicles then you may wish to attend Silverstone Auctions – The Classic Sale At Silverstone Festival 2023 with the auction of collectors’ cars taking place from 11am on Saturday 26th August 2023. There are certainly some interesting vehicles to peruse … Continue reading

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Check Your Classic Car Insurance Renewal Notice

A few weeks before your existing classic car insurance policy is coming up for renewal you will receive a notification from the insurer to this effect. In the documentation you will be told how much you are currently paying but also how much you will be paying for the next twelve months. Unless you are very fortunate, you will probably … Continue reading

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