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
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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
The Appeal Of The 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS
Any sports car enthusiast will be aware of the Porsche badge and the quality that is associated with such a brand. Such cars are often owned by the rich and famous and envied by many. The RS stood for RennSport which, in English, means Race Sport and the Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS was introduced way back in 1972 in … Continue reading
Has The Mini Changed?
It is interesting to compare the modern day Mini with what is now undoubtedly a classic Mini of the 1960s. The old Mini seems to be as popular today as it was back then and not just with classic car owners. You even see young motorists driving them. The new Mini is undoubtedly slightly larger in size than the small … Continue reading
Take Extra Care In The Winter
The winter is now firmly upon us as we see the first frosts of the season here in the UK. Therefore, it is perhaps an opportune moment to remind all you classic car enthusiasts to adjust your driving to match the weather conditions. Of course, some of you will have decided not to venture out in your vintage vehicle at … Continue reading
At What Age Does Your Car Qualify For Classic Car Insurance?
There are many people out their driving around in cars that they possibly don’t realise may qualify for classic car insurance. This is because they think their car is not old enough to qualify for this type of insurance and, therefore, they have arranged standard car insurance that modern cars have. Well, if your car is a minimum of 15 … Continue reading
What Do You Do When Your Classic Car Insurance Is Due For Renewal?
If, like many classic car enthusiasts, you pay for your classic car insurance on a monthly basis by direct debit what action do you take when you receive your annual renewal documents either through the post or via e-mail? We are sure that you will not be alone if you just give the documents a cursory glance, make a mental … Continue reading
Classic Cars Destroyed As A Result Of Car Scrappage Scheme
For those of you that were not aware of the Car Scrappage Scheme (also known as the Vehicle Scrappage Scheme) we will briefly provide a recap. It was introduced here in the UK back in 2009 and enabled people that had owned a car for at least 12 months and that was a minimum of 10 years old to benefit … Continue reading
Mini Once Owned By Movie Star Sold At Auction
I am rather biased towards the Mini because my grandfather taught me to drive in one at the age of 9 on a disused airfield up in Northumberland. In fact, one of the many Minis that he owned was the Clubman which was a little more luxurious than the standard one although never had the speed of the Mini Cooper. … Continue reading
