The Classics Blog

Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar Being Auctioned

For those of you who are Porsche enthusiasts then you will be interested to read that a very rare Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar classic sports car is to be auctioned later this year and it is expected to command a very high price. The auction by RM Sotheby’s is set to take place on the 27th October 2018 at the Porsche … Continue reading →

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Ferrari 250 GTO Bought For $70 Million

It probably does not come as a surprise to many owners of classic cars to hear that the world record has recently been broken by a considerable sum for a car following the private sale of a 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO to an American business man. The person involved is thought to have paid $70 million for this extremely rare … Continue reading →

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Does Your Classic Car Need An MOT?

If you are the proud owner of a classic car then you are probably used to making sure it has its annual MOT check the cost of which, like most people, you could probably do without. Well, you may be interested and pleased to read that the regulations in this respect have recently been revised and it may mean that … Continue reading →

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Stunning Classic Cars Due At The London Concours 2018 Event

If you are a classic car enthusiast then you may wish to get along to the London Concours event that is due to take place on the 7/8th June 2018 in the gardens of the Honourable Artillery Company. The show is putting on display in excess of 80 vehicles that are renowned for their speed. You are likely to see … Continue reading →

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Lower Car Insurance Premiums For Some

Classic car enthusiasts may be interested to read that, according to the Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index, the average cost of fully comprehensive car insurance for covering a standard type of car has fallen in the first quarter of 2018 in comparison to the same quarter of 2017. On average, such premiums dropped by 2% with this equating, in monetary … Continue reading →

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Interesting Classic Car Sale

The H and H Pavilion Gardens Motor Car Auction took place on the 25th April 2018 at which there were some interesting sales. A number of the classic vehicles sold for reasonable prices. For instance, a 1937 Austin 10/4 Cabriolet that had an estimated price of £3,000 to £4,000 was actually sold for much less than this achieving a sale … Continue reading →

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Affordable Classic Car Auction Proves A Success

There are no doubt a lot of people who think that you need to be very wealthy to own a classic car but this is not the case. This is apparent following the recent auction of some classic cars here in the UK. Brightwells Affordable Classics Car Auction took place on the 21st March 2018 and there were a number … Continue reading →

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Car Once Owned By One Of The Beatles Fails To Sell At Auction

The Bonhams Goodwood Members Meeting auction took place on the 18th March 2018. At the auction there were many classic cars for sale with a number finding new homes. However, perhaps rather unexpectedly, a classic vehicle that was originally owned by no less than Sir Paul McCartney who many of you will remember was a member of the Beatles pop … Continue reading →

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“Garage Find” Classic Jaguar E-Type For Sale

There are not many occasions when a “garage find” classic car becomes available so, when one does, there is likely to be a significant amount of interest from potential buyers. Because of where and how they have been discovered it may even lead to the sale price being achieved at auction exceeding what the vehicle would normally be expected to … Continue reading →

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Publication Reveals Classic Cars Have Been A Good Investment

People buy classic cars for a variety of reasons. One person may love restoring a classic car and buy one that is in need of a great deal of tender loving care and attention. Having done that he or she may decide to sell the vehicle in the hope of making a profit or retain the vehicle to enjoy taking … Continue reading →

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