The Classics Blog

Classic Porsche Stolen Days After Arriving From The States

A classic car owner has had a vintage Porsche stolen off his drive just a couple of days after it had arrived in the UK having been shipped over from the USA where he purchased it. In fact, it had only been on his drive for 8 hours before he heard the unmistakable roar of the engine as it was … Continue reading

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Where To Buy A Classic Car

If you are considering buying a classic car for the first time then there are a number of things that you will need to consider such as what make and model to buy, whether to purchase a car that has been fully restored or one that requires quite a lot of work doing to it, how much you can afford … Continue reading

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Why Not Visit The Classic & Sports Car London Show

If you have any interest in classic cars then you may want to get along to a huge classic car show that is to take place in London in the next few days. The venue is Alexandra Palace that is used to staging memorable events. The Classic & Sports Car London Show is taking place between the 30th October and … Continue reading

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Are Classic Car Values Likely To Continue Rising?

When it comes to knowing what is going to happen to the value of classic cars, unfortunately, nobody has a crystal ball. If we did then a lot of people would be making a substantial sum of money in buying and selling vintage vehicles. There are so many factors that affect what is going to happen to the value of … Continue reading

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Insuring Your Classic Car In The Winter Months

There are a lot of classic car owners who choose not to take their cherished vehicles on the roads during the winter period. Instead, they lock them up in their garages having cleaned and polished them before putting suitable covers on them to protect them against the elements. So, if you are one of those people, what do you do … Continue reading

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The Importance Of A Good Claims Department

There are many owners of classic cars that base their decision on which company to insure their cherished vehicle with purely on the level of premium they are being asked to pay in exchange for the required level of cover. Quite simply, they are seeking the cheapest classic car insurance possible. Whilst there is nothing wrong with that, it is … Continue reading

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When Is The Best Time To Sell Your Classic Car?

You may have reached the decision to part company with your classic car for one of many reasons. For instance, you may have spent a considerable period of time restoring what was a wreck of a vehicle when you bought it working tirelessly in an evening when you got back from the office and at the weekend. You may want … Continue reading

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Top Gear Presenter To Sell Classic Cars

Chris Evans, the new presenter of Top Gear, is a keen collector of classic cars and over the years has built up a valuable collection of such vehicles. He has decided to part company with some of his collection and they are to be auctioned by Bonhams in September. He is to auction 13 of his collection and they may … Continue reading

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Cleaning Your Classic Car

You may well have invested a considerable amount of time and money in buying and restoring your classic car. Therefore, it is important that it is well maintained mechanically and is also kept clean. So, let’s have a look at a few things to help you keep your car’s appearance pristine. Washing Do not use washing up liquid that you … Continue reading

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Is It Good That There Are Numerous Classic Car Insurers?

If you do a search on Google for “cheap classic car insurance quotes” you will be presented with a lot of websites offering to help arrange such cover. Whether it is a price comparison website, an insurance company or an insurance broker specializing in such cover you are almost spoilt for choice. However, are there any benefits in having so … Continue reading

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