MOT Not Needed For Some Classic Cars

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

Some of you may not have heard about the welcome announcement made by the Government a few weeks ago that cars and motorbikes built before 1960 will not require an MOT from 18 November 2012. In the current financial climate, … Continue reading →

Newer Classic Cars

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

HMCE’s definition of a classic car is a car that is over 15 years of age and worth at least £15,000 but for insurance purposes classic car insurers take a more relaxed approach with no laid down definition –each insurer … Continue reading →

Vintage Car Rally with Eco-Friendly Touch

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

A vintage car rally in Moscow, Russia has brought together classic cars and modern eco-friendly vehicles to take part in a three day event starting in Moscow and finishing 1,200 km away in Pskov which is close to the border … Continue reading →

Laid Up Classic Car Insurance

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

You have just bought your first classic car for £10,000 but it will require another £5,000 spent on it to restore it to its former glory and make it roadworthy. The project is going to take around twelve months to … Continue reading →

1952 Wolseley 6/80

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

Derek Dillion, 35 years of age and from Denny, purchased the 1952 Wolseley 6/80 which was a wreck of a classic car being full of rust. He paid £200 fifteen years ago with the intention of putting a V8 engine … Continue reading →

Best Vintage Car Award For MG Buried Under Cowshed

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

In 1999 an extremely rare two-seater 1928 MG MK 1V sports car was discovered having been buried beneath a cowshed somewhere in Gloucestershire possibly going back as far as the second world war. The owner, Fred Body, has now been … Continue reading →

Shetland’s Classic Car Show

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

Classic car enthusiasts are once again looking forward to the classic motor show scheduled to take place on the 2 and 3 June at Clickimin Leisure Complex on the Shetland Isles Graham Johnston, who is one of the organisers, commented … Continue reading →

Ferrari 250 GTO Painted Upon Garage Door

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

Chris Smart from Bishopstoke in Hampshire devoted two weeks of his time to transform his garage door at his home by getting out a tin of paint and a brush to paint the Ferrari 250 GTO on it to try … Continue reading →

Silverstone Classic Promises Great Launch For Old Favourites

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

The Silverstone Classic was held last summer, teamed with Telegraph Motoring and was a grand success. However, one of the main highlights of the event was the Guinness World Record-breaking parade performed by Jaguar E-types at the Northamptonshire circuit. To … Continue reading →

Drive it Day Fosters Classic Car Fever

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

On April 22nd, the nationwide Drive it Day will be held, a major classic car event. However, it will not be alone; the Annual Footman James Bristol Classic Car Show is slated to be held on the same day, making April … Continue reading →