Bonhams is to preside over the sale of a number of interesting classic cars at The Bothwell Collection auction that is to take place on the 11th November 2017 in Los Angeles. Below we mention a number of the classic motors that are to come up for sale but more information can be found on the Bonhams website. A 1914 … Continue reading
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Classic Car Values Fall
People buy a classic car for a variety of reasons with one of those being as an investment that they hope to sell for a profit in a few years time. Of course, there is a risk attached if you are buying a classic car in the hope that it will appreciate in value over a number of years. For … Continue reading
Why Do Enthusiasts Restore Classic Cars?
There are a considerable number of classic car enthusiasts who will purchase such a vehicle that is already in immaculate condition both mechanically, the bodywork and interior. This means that he or she can merely make sure that there is fuel in the tank and then get in the car and take it for a drive on a lovely spring, … Continue reading
40 Year Old Classic Cars To Be Exempt From MOTs
Owners of classic cars will be interested to read that it has ben announced by the Government that from the 20th May of 2018 classic cars that are more than 40 years of age will no longer require an MOT. At the present time, it is cars built prior to 1960 that are not required to have an MOT. This … Continue reading
Classic Cars Find New Homes At The Salon Prive Sale 2017
Those of you who are classic car enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that there were some interesting vintage vehicles sold at the Salon Prive Sale this year. Below we mention some of them but you may wish to look at the Silverstone Auctions website for the full collection of cars that were offered for sale. A Triumph TR6 built … Continue reading
Interesting Classic Car Sales At RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction
The above auction took place a few days ago and it included the sale of some delightful classic motor vehicles some of which we highlight below but more information can be found on the website of RM Sotheby’s. For instance, a 1964 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe by Michelotti achieved a sale price of $1,017,500. This car was owned by Briggs … Continue reading
Why Buy A Classic Car?
As with many things that we purchase in life, people buy classic cars for a variety of reasons. Let’s have a look at a few of them. You may decide to buy a classic car as an investment in the hope that it will appreciate in value over a number of years so that you can then sell the vehicle … Continue reading
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Classic CarsWhere Should You Buy Your Classic Car Insurance?
If you are looking to buy your first classic car or already own such a vehicle and your insurance cover is shortly due for renewal then you may wish to get a number of quotes. So, where do purchase such cover? Well, it probably does not come as a surprise to read that there are a number of places to … Continue reading
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Classic Car InsuranceHistorics At Brooklands Auction Of Classic Vehicles
The above auction took place on the 8th July 2017. Below we highlight some of the classic cars that were sold on the day. Full details can be found on the historicks.co.uk website. A classic 1969 MG Midget Mark 111 in red came up for sale and achieved a price of £3,920. It had extremely low mileage with only 17,748 … Continue reading
The Goodwood Festival Of Speed Sale
A few days ago the Goodwood Festival Of Speed Sale took place at which there were a number of interesting classic cars that came up for auction with this being run by Bonhams. Below we list some of the vehicles that were sold although a full portfolio can be found on the auctioneer’s website. A 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS … Continue reading
