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16 05, 2021

Expansion of London’s ULEZ Will Hit Classic Car Community Hard

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T18:41:59+00:00May 16th, 2021|Classic Car News, Classic Cars, Regulations|0 Comments

From the 25th of October 2021, London's ULEZ will expand to cover most of the capital. Any cars, not ULEZ, will have to pay £12.50 per day to drive their cars within the newly defined ULEZ ones after this date. This could see owners of cars registered from 1982 could have to cough up £650 a year to drive their car just once a week. The extension will now cover the area within the A406 North Circular and A205 South Circular roads. This is a massive blow for owners of many vehicles in London, but classic car owners will feel

8 05, 2021

Classic Car Insurance: Everything You Need to Know

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T19:16:24+00:00May 8th, 2021|Classic Cars, Tips|0 Comments

When it comes to classic cars, they are likely one of the most prized possessions of their passionate owners. Why else would they choose to keep them alive otherwise? Ensuring they are adequately insured is important; while one hopes never to need to claim, protection is vital. What's classed as a classic car? This one can seem confusing, with different rules in different circles. Vehicles over 25 years old used to be classified as tax-exempt as classics. This was altered and changed to vehicles over the age of 40 in 2014. This is because cars became more reliable. MOT exemption

30 04, 2021

Hyundai Paves The Road With The Electrified Pony

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T18:39:59+00:00April 30th, 2021|Classic Car News, Classic Cars|0 Comments

The Hyundai Pony is a car that has long been associated with Korea's automotive industry. It was the first Korean car to be mass-produced and exported, opening many doors for the country's automobile production in general. Now, Hyundai has modernised the original 1975 Pony with an electric powertrain. Unlike the Renault 5 reboot and reintroduction of the Ami name by Citroën on an EV, the Hyundai Pony Electric car stays true to its roots. The vehicle, which utilises the originals exterior design, has been created for display in Hyundai's recently opened Motorstudio Busan in South Korea. The electrified

12 04, 2021

Modernised Classic Cars – A New Lease of Life?

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T18:38:38+00:00April 12th, 2021|Classic Cars|0 Comments

Modernised classic cars are becoming more popular with millennials. The idea behind this is to keep classic cars on the road while also keeping up with modern safety and environmental regulations and technology. Modernised classic cars take advantage of new technology such as electric power trains and power steering. The question is; is this sacrilege or a good way to keep these old designs alive? Converting classic cars to electric We have reported recently on companies emerging that convert popular classic like the Mini to EV's. The Quest TV show Vintage Voltage also explores this in more depth, televising

31 03, 2021

How To Get Your Classic Car Ready For Spring

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T18:35:46+00:00March 31st, 2021|Classic Cars, How-To's|0 Comments

Now that the sun is shining and lockdowns are beginning to ease, classic car owners are looking forward to attending real-world car meets and classic car shows, as well as driving their beloved. In this post, we take a look at how to get your classic car ready for spring after being stored for winter. Check the Fluids This includes oil and brake fluid. It's best to do this before you start driving your car around again so that it doesn't overheat or run out of brakes while you're driving! If there is any rust in these areas, then use

1 03, 2021

Renault Reboot an Icon With The R5 EV – Would You Buy It?

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T18:34:00+00:00March 1st, 2021|Classic Car News, Classic Cars|0 Comments

Reboots of classic cars are nothing new. The VW Beetle, BMW’s Mini and the Fiat 500 prove that there’s space in our hearts for reimagined iconic classic cars. Renault will be the latest to bring a discontinued model into the 21st Century when they bring back an electrified icon. The Renault 5 was launched in 1972 and enjoyed a production run of 19 years when it was replaced with the Renault Clio. The car is better known for its rally and Turbo models, which now have a place in the hot hatch hall of fame. But, can the

22 02, 2021

Classic Car Competition

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T19:17:21+00:00February 22nd, 2021|Classic Cars, Classic Cars & Campers|0 Comments

Now that our Campervan Competition is over, we have decided to run a new competition, this time with a focus on classic cars. Instead of a treasure hunt, the game is simple, visit our website and choose your favourite car, if it matches the car we have pre-selected then you will be entered into the prize draw to win a dash cam to protect your own vehicle. Here are the terms & conditions Only 1 entry per person will be accepted, so use it wisely. Participants must reside within the UK and be 16 or over. The prize

19 01, 2021

8 Classic Cars Celebrating Birthday’s This year

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T18:27:50+00:00January 19th, 2021|Classic Car News, Classic Cars|0 Comments

The car community's mood is probably at an all-time low with more uncertainty about 2021 events and meetups due to Covid. It's not all doom and gloom though, 2021 marks the birthday of some special classic cars. From modern classic cars marking their 20th birthday to some old-timers hitting half a century or more. We take a look at some of the vehicles celebrating this year, with quite a few cars turning 60 this year, 1961 was a great year for cars! photo by GTHO Ford Zephyr – 70th Birthday The Ford Zephyr was first unveiled at

11 01, 2021

Get Your Classic Car Fix in Lockdown 3

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T18:27:06+00:00January 11th, 2021|Classic Cars|0 Comments

With another national lockdown in full swing, 2021 has begun with all the uncertainty of 2020. For many, the last year has been one of sacrifice and fear. We have given up everything we enjoy to protect ourselves, families and neighbours. What have you missed this last year? Most of the car community have missed the socialising, the meetups, car shows and long drives. We had all hoped for a return to some normality this year, but that now remains unclear. To ensure you can still get some of your classic car fix we have compiled a list of things

18 12, 2020

Last Minute Christmas Gifts for a Classic Car Enthusiast

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T19:39:06+00:00December 18th, 2020|Classic Cars|0 Comments

The final countdown is on, with only days left until Christmas have you got all your gifts? If you’ve been scratching your head wondering what to buy for a classic car enthusiast then perhaps this little list can help. We have compiled a list of 10 great Christmas gifts for a classic car enthusiast below. Lego Cars Lego produces a range of vehicle kits to keep the classic car enthusiast busy over the festive period. There’s the Fiat 500, a 1985 Audi Sport Quattro, a James Bond Aston Martin DB5 and even a VW T1 bus. These toys range from

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