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Record Payouts By Motor Insurers For Claims

If you happen to be the proud owner of a classic car then it is also quite likely that you will also own another vehicle that is utilized as your run-around every day. Therefore, you will probably find it of interest to read that there was a record amount paid out by motor insurance companies to meet claims in Q2 … Continue reading →

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Second Production Land Rover Built To Be Auctioned

If you are a classic car enthusiast and have a particular interest in Land Rovers then you may like to know that a rather special Land Rover is shortly to be auctioned here in the UK. It is special because it is the 2nd production one to be manufactured. It is a 1948 Land Rover Series 1 80” 4×4 Utility … Continue reading →

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Interesting Classic Vehicles Coming Up For Sale At Silverstone Auctions

If you are looking to purchase your first classic car or are thinking of adding to your portfolio of classic vehicles then you may wish to attend Silverstone Auctions – The Classic Sale At Silverstone Festival 2023 with the auction of collectors’ cars taking place from 11am on Saturday 26th August 2023. There are certainly some interesting vehicles to peruse … Continue reading →

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Check Your Classic Car Insurance Renewal Notice

A few weeks before your existing classic car insurance policy is coming up for renewal you will receive a notification from the insurer to this effect. In the documentation you will be told how much you are currently paying but also how much you will be paying for the next twelve months. Unless you are very fortunate, you will probably … Continue reading →

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Wheeler Dealers TV Crew Suffer Classic Car Theft

Many of you who are classic car enthusiasts will have probably heard of and for that matter watch the Discovery channel program called Wheeler Dealers that features the well-known presenters Mike Brewer and Marc Priestley. The car show finds classic cars that are in need of some tender loving care, spends a considerable period of time in restoring them and … Continue reading →

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Put The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show In Your Diary

If you happen to own a classic car or are thinking of buying one or, for that matter, just have an interest in such vehicles then you might like to pop a note in your diary to consider getting along to the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show 2023. This wonderful event is scheduled to take place from Friday the 10th … Continue reading →

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Variety of Classic Cars For Sale Through Car & Classic Online Auctions

If you are considering buying either your first classic car or are thinking of adding to your portfolio of vintage vehicles then you may like to peruse the carandclassic.com website. As you will see, it is an online auction of a huge range of classic cars with a vast price range so hopefully there will be something for those with … Continue reading →

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Ferrari Once Owned By Steve Mcqueen To Be Auctioned

Most of you will have heard of the famous actor Steve McQueen who passed away many years ago back in 1980 at the age of 50. Some of you may even have watched one or more of his films. Well, a desirable classic car once owned by the film star is to be auctioned later this year. RM Sotheby’s is … Continue reading →

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Garage Find Austin Mini 1275 GT Sells For Remarkable Price

There is obviously a great deal of interest in classic Minis these days especially as one has recently been sold at auction for well in excess of its estimated sale price. Classic Car Auctions sold a bronze yellow 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT on Saturday 25th March 2023 that was found in a garage for £38,250. Apparently the price achieved … Continue reading →

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Sir Michael Caine’s First Car To Be Auctioned

Many of you will have seen one or more films that the well-known Sir Michael Caine has starred in.       He is an extremely talented and versatile actor covering decades.  Well, you may be interested to read that his very first car that he purchased back in 1968 is shortly to come up for auction. H & H Classics is … Continue reading →

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