A classic car is generally defined as an older car. However, people have come up with terms to define these older and beautifully restored cars. Some of the characteristics often used to describe them include highest quality, class or rank, one that is historical or literary renown, one that serves as a standard, guide or model and one that is of enduring quality, style or interest. Apart from that, a classic is also defined as a car that has demonstrably enduring quality. A narrowed down ...
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There are some classic cars that make collectors go gaga. There are others that are highly underrated even when the reputation is not deserved. The 541S Jensen is one such overlooked gem. This unusual British model offered topnotch safety features, decent engine features and luxurious appointments, but it was overlooked by buyers when it first rolled off the line and continues to be passed over by collectors. Sporty, fast, compact and adorable, the 541S Jensen is a two-door grand tourer that ...
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  To keep a classic car looking great and to hold its market value true enthusiast owners really have to take excellent care of it. Not only is it important to maintain the body work, take care of the exterior and interior but you also need to keep an eye on the engine. If you settle into a routine and regularly polish the paintwork and interior trim, add to that regular engine checks and make small adjustments to tyre pressure, oil pressure and the timing as required, you can not only keep ...
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Classic car collectors are not at all unlike art collectors. What with the time and resources that they both invest in either acquiring or restoring and maintaining pieces that they consider priceless and worth having, but that may seem cumbersome and not worth investing time and money in to anyone else. Classic cars are generally anything that are 25 years or more -- with most collectors having a special preference for cars built in the 1960s or before; whatever the case this is impressive as ...
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Not much is known or has been written about the 541S Jensen British classic car. The classic car that was made in Britain in the sixties is often ignored by the enthusiasts of the classic cars perhaps because not so many of them were made and also because their automatic version earned a very poor reputation as it never performed as it was expected to. The 541S Jensen British classic cars were designed by a Briton, Eric Neale of a company that was at that time owned by Alan Jensen. The first of ...
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One of the most obvious issues is to protect the paint job on your classic car. Never allow heavy dirt or bird droppings to sit on the car for long periods. This kind of thing should be washed off immediately. Plan on washing your car once a week or so, especially if you have it insured to drive and it is on the road now and then. Use a good wax that will protect your paint in between washings as well. A classic car must be stored properly if you want to keep it in the best shape possible. ...
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A classic car insurance Northern Ireland policy would cover many additional areas that are not normally available in a general car insurance policy.  While a general car insurance policy would provide for the essential basics, this special policy provides for such dynamic features that include a buy back or a guaranteed salvage value for your damaged car. Not many insurance covers provide for such star features. Apart from this, the policy holder gets a hefty introductory discount which in ...
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FinancialBuying a classic car can make excellent financial sense. So long as you look after your classic, you are in with a good chance of at least maintaining the value of the car throughout the time you keep it. In rare cases it may appreciate in value! As for the cost of insurance, the cost of insuring a classic car when compared with the premium asked for a more modern car could turn out to be considerably less. It is well worth looking around to see how the quotes compare. Then there's ...
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A recent study published by the Chicago Tribune revealed that a huge percentage of classic car owners are paying far too much for their insurance coverage. Why? Because they're working with the wrong car insurance companies! When you think about insuring your classic car, what's the first thing you think of? For a huge percentage of first time classic car owners the answer to that is, your friendly neighborhood car insurance companies. Isn't it? Many classic car owners are insuring their ...
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Documentation   Classic cars or old cars may have had quite a history to them. It is not just the official documentation you need to look out for, although this is the most important documentation you need. Let's say that the current owner claims that the classic had appeared in a film, there is a good chance that you may just want to buy it for the fact that it is a potentially famous  classic car but what proof do you have? Ask for any proof that the car was once in a film or owned by a ...
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