This year’s London Classic Car Show takes place between the 23rd to 26th February at ExCel, London, E16 1FR. We thought we would tell you about some of the things that are happening at the event that can be enjoyed by classic car enthusiasts. At the Gala Evening on Thursday 23rd February you can listen to Jacky Ickx who won … Continue reading
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Classic Citroen 2CVs Venture Into The Yorkshire Dales
The Citroen 2CV has become something of an iconic classic vehicle whose unique shape tends to be loved by many enthusiasts. It was manufactured between 1948 and 1990 and was equipped with an air-cooled engine. In excess of 3.8 million of them were built and many can still be seen on our roads today. In fact, if you had recently … Continue reading
Rare Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle To Be Auctioned
RM Sotheby’s in Paris is to auction a classic 1952 Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle early in 2017 that may attract a great deal of interest. The vehicle had been owned by the same person for over 60 years covering the period 1952 to 2014. Apparently, it could be sold for as much as £70,000. Volkswagen Beetles have a unique styling … Continue reading
Which Region Of The UK Has Greatest Percentage Of Classic Cars?
An infographic produced by the price comparison website Gocompare entitled MOTORING UK provides some interesting information about motoring, including what percentage of classic cars are located in different regions of the UK. This analysis is based upon in excess of 3 million quotes for car insurance so would appear to be comprehensive. It may come as a surprise to read … Continue reading
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Classic CarsPorsche 911 ST To Be Auctioned
If you are a lover of the classic Porsche then you may be interested to read that a 1969 Porsche 911 S/T is shortly to be auctioned. It is available at Coys “True Greats 2016” auction on the 5th December 2016 in London. This Porsche was designed for racing and had a number of fittings removed to make it lighter. … Continue reading
Cost Of Motor Insurance Continues To Rise
If you are a classic car owner and your insurance has recently come up for renewal then you may well have noticed that your classic car insurance premium has increased in comparison to what you have been paying for the previous 12 months. The AA British Insurance Premium Index for the third quarter of 2016 has revealed that the average … Continue reading
Lamborghini Once Owned By Sir Rod Stewart To Be Auctioned
At the Coys Auction that is to take place at the Classic and Sports Car Show at the Alexander Palace in London on Saturday 29th October 2016 there are some interesting classic cars coming up for sale. One of those vehicles is a car that was originally bought by Sir Rod Stewart when new – a 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 … Continue reading
Businessman’s Classic Vehicle Collection Sold To Benefit Cancer Patients
Unfortunately, Robert White, a businessman died last year from cancer at the age of 62. However, so impressed was he with the treatment that he received at Poole Hospital’s cancer unit, he decided to donate many millions of pounds to improve facilities for the treatment of cancer with some of the monies being raised by the sale of his classic … Continue reading
Why Pay Monthly For Your Classic Car Insurance?
When you arrange classic car insurance you will need to pay the insurance company for providing the cover. The most popular ways of paying are either by way of paying the whole year’s premium all in one lump sum or to pay the premium on a monthly basis. The later way tends to be a little more expensive as, in … Continue reading
Contents Of Breakers’ Yard To Be Auctioned
Blackborough House, a few miles from Honiton in Devon, is the location of an interesting breakers’ yard that has many pieces including classic cars that are in need of restoration as well as many car parts. The house has already been sold to a property developer but the contents of the breakers’ yard are to be auctioned this coming Saturday … Continue reading
