Tag Archives: Classic Car
Aston Martin Opens Heritage Showroom
The name Aston Martin is renowned around the world as a top quality car that anyone would be proud to own and be seen in. It does not matter whether it is a new Aston Martin or a second hand one. They are also a real classic car collector’s dream. Well, for all of you that have a keen interest … Continue reading
Classic Car Insurance vs Standard Car Insurance
Yes, there is something special about owning a classic car and, therefore, it is important that you have appropriate car insurance but why take out classic car insurance on your vehicle instead of standard car insurance? Well, there are many similarities between both types of comprehensive policies but there are also a few differences so let’s have a look at … Continue reading
Jaguar E-Type That Sold For £109,000
A 1961 “Jaguar E-Type “Flat Floor” Roadster has recently sold for £109,000 and is shortly to begin a full restoration project to return this classic car to its former glory. When purchased, the vehicle was in a terrible condition so there is a great deal of work that is going to need to be carried out to bring it back … Continue reading
Do You Need To insure Your Classic Car?
The legal requirement for insuring a classic car does not differ to that of insuring an ordinary family saloon. Quite simply, if your classic car is going to be driven on the public road network in the UK you need to have it insured. After all, why should a classic car be treated any differently? So, what level of classic … Continue reading
Is Third Party Classic Car Insurance Worth Having?
When it comes to arranging classic car insurance you have a number of options with third party classic car insurance being one of them. Bearing in mind its limited cover, a question that often crops up is, “ is it worth having?” The short answer is that it most definitely is assuming that you cannot afford either third party fire … Continue reading
Lotus Cortina For Sale For £250,000
How many Ford Cortina’s used to be seen on roads here in the UK all those years ago? They were one of the most popular cars ever built. Well, a Lotus Cortina that had been designed by the great Colin Chapman, recently came on the market at a staggering £250,000 – yes, a quarter of a million pounds! The classic … Continue reading
Is It Worth Having Fully Comprehensive Classic Car Insurance?
There is a misconception that if you own a classic car that you are not short of a few pounds. Yes, that may be the case for some but for many, they need to carefully keep an eye on their expenditure. So, when it comes to classic car insurance, it is worth debating whether having fully comprehensive car insurance is … Continue reading
Maserati Discovered In Barn
This has not been the first time that a classic car has been discovered in a barn and we are sure that it will not be the last but it does seem incredible that such vehicles can be left hidden for, potentially, such a lengthy period of time. It seems such a shame that these classic cars remain out of … Continue reading
Businessman Attempted To Defraud Insurers
Peter Webb, age 56, from Ipswich, who ran a wedding chauffer business, purchased a Bentley Mark VI for £3,700 with a view to using it in the business. However, he actually insured the vehicle for £42,000 and then reported that it had been stolen a mere two months after that. As this car was not in a good visual condition, … Continue reading
Fraudster Tried To Hide Classic Car From Police
Alan Dykes, age 55 from Poole in Dorset, created a false wall at a lock-up to help store a Jaguar XK120 that could be worth as much as £88,000. Mr Dykes, who is now locked up in prison for perverting the course of justice and perjury, had previously informed the courts that he had no assets. The classic car was … Continue reading
