Many of you will have seen the comedian Rowan Atkinson (59) performing on TV in shows like Mr Bean and Blackadder. However, were you aware that he is also a bit of a classic car enthusiast? Well, apparently, he owns a number of classic cars including an Aston Martin DB2 and a Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe. At the weekend he … Continue reading
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Poll Puts Jaguar E-Type In Number One Spot
All you classic sports car enthusiasts will be aware of the elegant, styled look of the sleek Jaguar E-Type dating back to the 1960s. Therefore, it probably does not come as a surprise to read that it has come top in a poll. In excess of 2,000 motorists in the UK took part in the poll conducted by One Poll … Continue reading
Ferrari 250 GTO Sells For Record Price
All you classic car enthusiasts will be aware of just how highly thought of the Ferrari 250 GTO is within the classic car arena. It is reportedly the most sought after vehicle in the world with only 36 being manufactured between 1962 to 1964. Owners include the likes of the fashion designer Ralph Lauren and Nick Mason who is the … Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Buys Dentist’s Collection Of Classic Cars
It was only back in May 2014 that we mentioned about James Hull intending to put his huge collection of classic cars up for auction. He had wished them all to go to one buyer. Well, we thought that you would like to know that they have been bought by one purchaser and that is Jaguar Land Rover that is … Continue reading
Breakdown Cover For Your Classic Car
Did you know that there are about 1,400,000 vehicles that are at least 20 years of age on roads in the UK? Of course, they will either have ordinary car insurance or classic car insurance but how many of them will have breakdown cover? It is unlikely to be a very high percentage. In fact, not all the major breakdown … Continue reading
Low Mileage Classic Minis Proving Popular
My late grandfather’s favourite car was the Mini with him being the proud owner of several although never more than one at any one time. The last one that he had was a Mini Clubman in which I actually learned to drive. Regrettably, none of his were of a low mileage as he and my grandmother loved to go out … Continue reading
How Much Is Your Classic Car Insured For?
It was only on the 9th June that we wrote about the huge increase in value of some classic cars so it is interesting to hear now that this movement in values may have a significant bearing on classic car owner’s insurance. The Historic Automobile Group International (HAGI) researches the investment value of many classic cars and are aware of … Continue reading
Are Classic Cars Still Worth Investing In?
The Coutts Index; Objects of Desire revealed that the price of classic cars has risen by an average of 257% between 2005 to 30th June 2013. This level of performance is more than 80% greater than any other investment detailed in the above index. Some of you are probably wishing that you had got into classic cars as a form … Continue reading
Dentist To Sell Huge Collection Of Classic Vehicles
James Hull who is 53 years of age set up James Hull Associates back in 1987 and built up a chain of dental practises around the UK although he ceased to be the Chief Executive in 2009 but continued as life president. Apparently, he has a vast collection of classic vehicles but wishes to sell them all. The vehicles are … Continue reading
What Condition Is Your Classic Car In?
There is more than one “rating system” for the condition of a classic car but it should be noted that there is a considerable difference in the value between a car that could be described as being in perfect condition and one that is merely in fair condition. Of course, this is one of the reasons that someone may choose … Continue reading
