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A modest insurance policy has just matured and sitting in my garage for the last 20 years, or more, has been a 1936 MG sports car. Do these cars represent a good investment? Or would I get more mileage...
I want to keep a car at my parents, it will be used once a month and kept off road but not garaged. I have a Golf mk2 1988 1.6 cl 32k miles which is a brilliant car and a 1990 Mazda MX-5 also excellent....
Here’s an interesting story. A 1950 Chevrolet Club Coupe, with just 437 miles. It was purchased new by Mr And Mrs Jessie Trueblood of Modesto, California. Soon after, Mr Trueblood took a day off to go...
Do you know of a site or organisation that can offer reasonably accurate price guides for 'classic' or rarer type (potential classic) cars? I have the opportunity to acquire a genuine, unmodified LHD 1991...
A number of classic car owners have noted that their fuel hoses have degraded as a result of modern fuel containing bio ethanol. This also applies to situations where modern fuel hoses have been fitted...
I was interested to read the answer to "AB, Ormskirk". You said that one couldn't question the quality of a nine-year old car that was originally designed to last about seven years. My grandson is just...
November’s London to Brighton Veteran Car run has awoken my fresh air gene. What can you recommend as a suitable 4-seater cabriolet, preferably petrol and with a reasonable boot, top down for around £15,000?
Could you please offer some advice on what to do if I am thinking of buying a modern classic car from the 80s or 90s? I have been reading that the increasing use of Bioethanol in fuels will damage the...
We had a massive response to the challenge to beat TR of Saffron Waldon’s £97pa insurance premium for his 1994 Volvo 440 GLT. The winner is MP of Horley, who pays just £52 a year each via RH Specialist...
I am just about to come into my final year before my GCSEs, after which I will be entering VI Form and hopefully be learning how to drive as I am September-born. I live about 25 miles away from the school...