If I buy this low mileage Mini Cooper Sports will it suffer from depreciation?

In a local BMW/MINI showroom is an X-reg Mini Cooper Sports (as per badge on the boot). It is apparently one of the last original Minis to come off the production line. It has only done 26 miles from new...

Which tyres should I fit to my Porsche 911 993 which offer the quietest performance?

I am about to change the complete set of tyres for my Porsche 911 993. I currently have Contisport Contact N1. Assuming all the N-rated tyres from all the big manufacturers are of roughly equal performance...

Do I have to SORN my classic?

I have owned a classic car which has been off the road since before SORN was introduced. I have never needed to declare a SORN on it in the past. I understand there are are now new regulations, so do...

I saw a car that looked like a Mk2 Jaguar with the rear of a Peugeot 307 - what was it?

Looking in my rear view mirror the other day, I saw a Mark II Jaguar although, on second glance, there was something slightly odd about its proportions. When it passed me, I noticed that the rear was completely...

Selling a classic Maserati

I have 12 year-old Maserati Ghibli with 46000 miles in very good condition, which has been garaged all the time. No accidents. The official Maserati dealer says it is to old for them to sell. Can you...

What could I get for my 1996 Jaguar XJ6 Sport?

I'm considering selling my beloved XJ6 auto Sport saloon 1996N. Three owners: Jaguar management, an elderly businessman for three years and me (now also elderly at 76). No rust, immaculate bodywork, always...

Is it worth buying a classic car, such as the MG TA/TB/TC, as an appreciating investment?

My wife and I, both in our 70s, are considering buying a second vehicle in order to revitalise our motoring pleasure and provide an investment over the next five to ten years that should match or better...

Selling a one-owner, garaged 1984 Escort

My uncle has died leaving his owned from new, garaged, low mileage 84 Escort 1.3 5-dr Hatch. Tax'd and MOT'd. What is the best way of selling it please, ideally he would have wanted a real enthusiast...

Why are modern cars so complex and costly to run?

I am becoming increasingly alarmed at upgrading our cars to more recent models. My wife and I operate three petrol cars: a 1996 Ford Mondeo V6, a 2008 (original shape) Ford Ka and a 1971 MG Midget 1275cc....

Did these classic car dealers criticise my E-Type Jaguar in order to increase their mark-up?

In this, the 50th anniversary year of the E-Type Jaguar, I invited two directors of a Classic Car dealership to view my 3.8 Roadster. On the phone I had described this beautiful car accurately and we agreed...