I want a Ferrari 456GTA as an everyday car.

I'm 57 years old and I'm thinking of buying a Ferrari 456GTA, which I consider an 'affordable' prestige sports car (about £26,000). I would ideally like to run it as an everyday car as it has four seats...

How do I SORN my 1972 MG Midget?

I have a 1972 MG Midget that has been off the road in my garage since 2002 - it was registered as a historic vehicle and that is when the road tax ran out. I would now like to get it back on the road....

A classic car for a 17-year old

My 17-year-old grandson is contemplating buying a Triumph Herald. what would you advise? Wwhat are the pitfalls? What should he expect to pay for a good example

Who can fix my brother's MGB GT clutch?

My eccentric brother has bought an old customised MGB GT with something called Sebring Tuning. He claims it was a bargain because it just needed to have the clutch fixed. But (ha ha) he can't work out...

Should my sister-in-law refurbish or replace her Mercedes-Benz E280?

My 81-year-old sister-in-law has a 1994 Mercedes-Benz E280 4-speed auto that she has owned for 13 years and of which she is very fond. She would like to carry on using the car because it is comfortable,...

Where can I sell a collection of classic cars?

I am writing for your advice as I don't know where to turn, or how to start. My father passed away leaving quite a few old cars in a shed. They include two SAAB 96s, one Morris Minor Traveller, one Austin...

Where can I sell classic car parts?

About 17 years ago a neighbour stored some classic sports car parts in my cellar including a bumper, a wheel and other bits, although I don't know what the car is. He left soon after and I have heard nothing...

Should I keep my much-loved and underrated Safrane or sell it?

In November of 2010 I purchased, despite knowing the risks, a 1998 Renault Safrane 2.5-litre Automatic with 80,000 miles on the clock for just £400. I got it as a second, occasional use car from its only...

Which fuel should I use in my 1968 Volkswagen Beetle?

I have just spent nearly £7000 having a 1968 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 restored, in addition to paying nearly £2000 four years ago for a new Vega engine. I have been alarmed to hear of the increasing quantity...

Why is there no capital gains tax levied on motor cars?

Regarding BN's letter "Chevy chaste", I don't know whether the capital gains tax rules in the USA are different, but in the UK there is no capital gains tax on motorcars. If one wonders why, it's because...