Classic car insurance is, as with most types of insurance, available from many different outlets so it is worth shopping around when you receive your annual renewal notice or are looking for such insurance for the first time. If you prefer the old fashioned option of being able to meet someone face to face to discuss your requirements then you … Continue reading
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Your Classic Car Could Be Generating An Income For You
Even some classic car owners could be feeling the pinch in the current financial climate here in the UK. Your classic car is a prize asset in more ways than one. Hopefully, over the years it has appreciated in value and will continue to do so in the future. However, how much time does it spend locked away in the … Continue reading
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1933 Duesenberg Model J Franay Sports Berline Sedan
A few days ago, at the 38th Annual Hill Country Classic Auction in Austin, USA, the above extremely rare classic car sold for a staggering $1,650,000. It was one of almost 200 classic cars on display. The bidding started at a mere $500,000 and took some time to break through the $1 million figure with people bidding either over the … Continue reading
Jay Kay’s Classic Car Collection
Many of you will be aware of Jay Kay’s keen interest in cars. The 42 year old music star, who fronts the band Jamiroquai, has sold around 30 million records in a period of 20 years so, rumour has it, he is not short of a few pounds. He has appeared on Top Gear to take part in a time … Continue reading
“Pride and Joy” Auction
Silverstone Auctions are hosting an auction at CarFest North on Sunday 9th September for the benefit of BBC Children in Need at which charity lots and classic cars will be on show. Attendees will see a varied selection of charity lots, classic cars and motorbikes. Tickets are still available at £60 each. Classic cars will be available in a range … Continue reading
Classic Car Insurance – Unique Benefits
There are a number of providers of classic car insurance so it is important that you choose a company that provides the cover you require at a price you can afford. One of the ways of researching the cover available and the cost is by using a classic car insurance price comparison website so that you can look at a … Continue reading
UK Couple Tour America In Austin Seven
Guy Butcher, 63, and Eunice Kratky shipped a tiny 1930s Austin Seven from the UK to America to drive through America and Canada. Bearing in mind how small the Austin Seven is they had it painted yellow and had LED turn signal bulbs put in so that the car was more visible to other drivers. Having started at Baltimore and … Continue reading
Beaulieu To Host Classic Car Show
The Simply Classic Car Show is now in its second year and is set to take place in the grounds of the famous Beaulieu National Motor Museum in the village of Beaulieu in Hampshire over the forthcoming August Bank Holiday. Set in the beautiful New Forest it is the most delightful of locations being extremely close to the sea and … Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Coming Up For Auction
It doesn’t happen very often so, when it does, it is certain to create a lot of interest. Indeed, many classic car enthusiasts from all over the world would love to own a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost so bids are expected to be intense at the auction on 1 September that takes place at Historics at Brooklands. The Rolls Royce … Continue reading
Tatton Park To Show Classic VW’s
All you VW classic car and VW camper van lovers should get them on the road this coming Sunday and drive to Tatton Park that is only a few miles from Manchester Airport. The majestic stately home is set in beautiful Cheshire countryside and will provide the most wonderful backdrop for, what will no doubt be, a fantastic classic car … Continue reading
