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23 11, 2020

Classic Cars Could be a Better Investment Than Gold

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T18:23:43+00:00November 23rd, 2020|Classic Car News, Classic Cars, Investments|0 Comments

*Image by Nakhon100 Many people have opted to look at alternative forms of investment with uncertainties around pensions over the last few years. The annual Frank Knight wealth report lists the 'objects of desire' and demonstrates specific sectors' growth. Classic cars are included in this report demonstrating their investment potential. The highlight in the 2020 report was a 1994 McLaren F1 LM spec supercar. Which set a record for the model when it was auctioned by RM Sotheby's at the Monterey sales in August 2019 for US$19.8 million. Analysis by Vanarama and Hagerty Insurance has found that classic

18 11, 2020

Are These 7 Classic Cars Facing Extinction?

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T18:19:53+00:00November 18th, 2020|Classic Car News|0 Comments

It comes as no surprise that many once familiar sights on British roads are facing extinction. Changes in emissions regulations, scrappage schemes and an ingrained upgrade mentality means that nothing lasts like it used to. It’s sad to think, however, that these parts of history could be lost forever. Insurer GoCompare recently released details of 50 classic cars facing extinction, which include some surprises. Of course, we can always hope they are stored away in garages or barns somewhere waiting to shine again. But for now, these 7 models we feature are down to mere single digits registered on

7 11, 2020

Swindon to Release Electric Mini Conversion Ahead of E10 Fuel Change

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T19:34:17+00:00November 7th, 2020|Classic Car News|0 Comments

You would have to have been living under a rock not to have heard about the huge E10 fuel change planned for next year, whereby all E5 petrol will be changed to E10 as the new industry standard. Whilst the government claims that the switch to E10 unleaded fuel with 10% bioethanol mix will reduce vehicle emissions by 750,000 tonnes each year, it will, unfortunately, leave about 600,000 vehicle owners finding their cars incompatible with the new E10. The fact is, this fuel just isn’t compliant with older vehicles, which means classic cars are likely to need expensive upgrades

13 10, 2020

Metro Turns 40

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T19:37:01+00:00October 13th, 2020|Classic Car News, Classic Cars|0 Comments

*Featured Image By Vauxford October 8th saw the Metro turn 40 and whether you love or loathe this iconic little supermini you have to admit that it has a brilliant history with plenty of special editions and a memorable launch advert, even lady Diana owned one! The Metro was launched by British Leyland brand Austin on October 8th, 1980 to a rather wonderful reception. The Mini had been the companies flagship small car for decades and they felt that something needed to be done to provide a more practical family supermini offering to the market. The idea had been toyed

4 10, 2020

What Will Happen to Our Classics?

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T19:38:23+00:00October 4th, 2020|Classic Car News, Classic Cars, Regulations|0 Comments

Over the last two decades, the automotive industry has advanced massively, that coupled with a number of steps taken by the government to meet carbon emissions targets have seen the number of classics on our roads dwindling. There was the scrappage scheme, the removal of 4-star fuel and of more recently the announcement of new e10 fuel which could mean extensive mechanical modifications for classic cars. Many cars of the 90s no longer exist, destined to the scrap yard, traded in under a scrappage scheme which saw large discounts for people purchasing a new, more efficient vehicle which

26 05, 2020

The New E10 Fuel May Require Extensive Mechanical Modifications to your Classic Car

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T18:08:14+00:00May 26th, 2020|Classic Car News|1 Comment

When the new E10 fuel changes come into effect in 2021, classic car owners may be forced to make extensive mechanical modifications to their vehicles, in order for their cars to be able to run on the new fuel and stay on the road. Experts have warned that the type of changes required could easily cost thousands of pounds, leaving many classic car owners unable to afford the changes they would need to make to keep their cars on the road.

7 04, 2020

Upgraded CarPlay-compatible Radios Unveiled for Classic Porsche Models

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T17:58:29+00:00April 7th, 2020|Classic Car News|0 Comments

Porsche has unveiled a couple of new head units that should make some classic Porsche car owners very happy. These new head units combine that classic vintage design, but with all of the modern conveniences of today’s in-car-entertainment, including things like Apple CarPlay, DAB+, high-resolution touchscreens, and Bluetooth.

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