Apparently, the number of motorists having dashboard-mounted cameras fitted to their modern cars has increased of late but would you consider having one installed in your classic car? The benefit of a dashcam as they are known is that they will hopefully film a variety of accidents that vehicles are involved in with the film being used as evidence in … Continue reading
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Two Ferraris Donated To RNLI
A gentleman who died in March this year has very kindly left two valuable classic cars to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The two Ferrari’s were owned by Richard Colton who wished the cars to be sold with some of the funds being used to build a lifeboat for the well-known charity. The cars could fetch a total of … Continue reading
The Impact Of The Increasing Value Of Many Classic Cars
If you are the proud owner of a classic car, you may well have seen the value of your cherished vehicle increase over the years. In general, classic cars have proved to be an excellent form of investment with % increases outstripping those of numerous other forms of investment. That is all well and good for those people that have … Continue reading
ULEZ Exemption For Historic Vehicle Tax Class Motors
Quite recently, the Mayor of London announced all the details of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) that is to come into effect in London on the 7th September 2020. There had been some concern that it would also affect many classic cars but the general feeling is that many of those historic car owners have been unaffected. The ULEZ … Continue reading
Don’t Forget To Amend Your Cover
There are no doubt many classic car enthusiasts that have spent the autumn and winter months restoring their vintage vehicles. Whilst doing so, some people will have switched their classic car insurance cover to just providing Laid Up cover. Having completed the works and as we are now benefitting from the fact that the clocks have changed and we have … Continue reading
Large Private Classic Car Collection Sold
All you classic car enthusiasts will be interested to read about the recent sale of a private classic car collection here in the UK. It certainly involved a huge number of vehicles that were sold for millions of pounds. John Collins, who is the owner of Talacrest that is a classic Ferrari specialist based in Ascot, Berkshire, has purchased 27 … Continue reading
Classic Car Insurance For Young Drivers
As you are no doubt aware, it is possible to insure an 18 year old driver on his or her own car insurance policy although that person can expect to pay a hefty premium. This is because of the perceived risk as, statistically, a motorist of that age is more likely to be involved in a motoring accident than an … Continue reading
Morris Minor Sells For £17,000
The Morris Minor is a delightful classic car that is full of character. Its saloon shape is unmistakable and it is loved by many. It was often seen out on the roads 40 to 50 years ago especially on a Sunday afternoon as families would pack a picnic basket and venture out into the countryside. During the week, it would … Continue reading
Rowan Atkinson To Sell Classic Car
Many of you will have heard of Rowan Atkinson who is 60 years of age. He is an actor appearing in such things as Mr Bean and Blackadder. He is also a lover of cars including classic ones. He currently owns a purple McLaren F1 that he has had two accidents in over the years. He bought the vehicle back … Continue reading
Where Can You Buy Classic Car Parts?
If you enjoy restoring or repairing your own classic car then you are likely to want to source the occasional spare part for your vehicle. Depending upon the part that you require, many of you would no doubt prefer to find one from an original vehicle rather than get one that has been manufactured as a replica. There are a … Continue reading
