How can I trace a classic car?

I'm trying to trace a car. It's a Mercedes 380 SEC first registered in 1984 and had two owners in UK. It was imported to Ireland in 1990. The Ireland tax book says that the original identification was...

What kind of insurance will I need if I spend a considerable amount restoring a classic car?

I am planning to have a full restoration carried out on my vehicle and will spend a huge amount of money in the process. How will this impact on my insurance cover? Once the restoration is completed my...

What's the right colour to respray our 1972 Ford Cortina GT?

We need to respray our 1972 Ford Cortina 1.6 GT. It is a metallic green colour but we would like to know the exact name of the original colour. Can anyone help?

What's the best place to sell a Caterham?

I'm looking to sell a Caterham Monaco. What's the best way to do so?

Does a rare colour make a classic more valuable?

I have owned my Rover P5B Coupe for 40 years and have recently found out via the Rover archives that only two were ever delivered in the same colour as mine. The other one disappeared of the radar in the...

What's the best classic that goes and handles well?

I'm looking for a low cost classic which goes and handles well and is reliable. Toyota Celicas and the sportier Rover 75s seem to be in my price bracket. Which car and which model would you recommend,...

Should I use a petrol additive in my classic Mercedes-Benz?

I have a 1966 Mercedes 230SL, which I use lead substitute whenever I fill it. Should I add a fuel system cleaner every so often and will the lead and fuel cleaner additives cause issues between them, or...

How much should I ask for my 1979 Jaguar XJ6 Series 3?

How much should I ask for my 1979 Jaguar XJ6 Series 3?

How can I trace my father's old car?

I’m trying to find the last car my dad had before he died. The reg was G473 WMO and it was a Volkswagen Golf Driver Mk2. I've tried all search sites including the DVLA without any success.

How should we prepare our cars for winter hibernation?

We have a couple of 1950s classic cars. At the onset of salted roads, in the past we filled the cars up with petrol, over inflated the tyres and kept the batteries trickle charged. This spring neither...