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12 12, 2020

10 Classic and Collectable Cars to Watch

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T19:48:17+00:00December 12th, 2020|Classic Cars, Investments|0 Comments

Insurance Experts, Hagerty have released their 2021 Bull Market List which focuses on deprecation free motoring; the joy of driving what you love without losing money. The list highlights some collectable cars that are poised to increase in value over the coming year. This diverse list of vehicles covers ten collectible and classic cars that are tipped to see their values rise in the next year. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the contenders. 1994-2004 Aston Martin DB7 2002 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Hagerty value condition #2: £31,580 2019 Hagerty value condition #2: £37,680 Hagerty 12-month value change: -£6100 (16.2%)

5 12, 2020

Classic Car Imports From EU Set to Incur Taxes of 30%

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T18:24:47+00:00December 5th, 2020|Classic Car News, Classic Cars, Regulations|0 Comments

Another Brexit effect has come to light which is yet another blow to classic car enthusiasts who are finding their passion becoming ever more expensive. It appears that cars imported from Europe are likely to incur a 30% tax after December 31st. This will consist of a 20% VAT charge and 10% Duty. This means any vehicles arriving from the Continent could be considerably more expensive in a matter of mere weeks. This tax is in line with imports from the rest of the world which already incur this tax. Currently, vehicles and motorcycles imported from Europe have these taxes

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

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

19 09, 2020

Beat Depreciation with a Classic Car

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T18:12:56+00:00September 19th, 2020|Classic Cars, Investments|0 Comments

A famous quote by oil tycoon JP Getty says; “If it appreciates, buy it. If it depreciates, lease it.” You see, for many, the problem with buying a new car is just how much it depreciates by. You can buy a car and drive it out of the showroom bring it back 100 miles later and it’s already lost a chunk of its value. This is probably why PCP and PCH are a popular choice for many these days, allowing them to lease the car and get a new one every few years. A trend that started around thirty years

13 09, 2020

Hot Hatches of the 80s | Our Top 5

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T18:11:36+00:00September 13th, 2020|Classic Cars|0 Comments

*image by Charles01 Hot hatches; it’s a term that we are all familiar with. As a nation we hold a torch for these here’s small performance cars, they hold nostalgia and a spot in many people’s hearts. Many have lusted after the likes of a Lamborghini or a Ferrari, but these feisty little hatchbacks gave people an attainable dream car from as early as the 1970s. When did Hot Hatches First Come About? The term hot hatch was not technically used to describe these high-performance hatchbacks until the mid-80s when it was used by The Times and became the widely

7 07, 2020

An Interesting Auction: The First Lotus Elite to be Sold, Raced, and Restored on TV

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T18:10:11+00:00July 7th, 2020|Classic Cars, Investments, Selling Classic Cars|0 Comments

This Lotus Elite was the first ever Elite to be sold to a customer, and it debuted at the 1958 Earls Court Motor Show, and it's going to be up for auction at Silverstone via a live online auction from July 31st to August 1st. This is a true piece of classic motoring history, and it will be very exciting to see how much this Elite fetches at online action. There's a lot of history behind this beautiful little sports coupe. It was originally sold to Chris Barber, the jazz legend, who took the car and prepared it as a

23 06, 2020

The International Classic Car Business

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T18:09:30+00:00June 23rd, 2020|Classic Cars, Investments, Selling Classic Cars|0 Comments

Regardless of where you are in the world, there is one major downside to motoring that is irrevocably true – depreciation. You can buy a brand new car, and the moment you drive it out of the showroom, its value has already decreased. It’s a given, and we accept it. However, there comes a time in most cars lives, when the depreciation and loss of value stops, and it’s value actually starts to increase again.

12 05, 2020

Do You Like Classic Cars & Lego? Check Out This Lego Classic Bentley Blower

By Classic Cars & Campers|2026-06-17T18:07:38+00:00May 12th, 2020|Classic Cars|0 Comments

Ben Croot, a teenager from Compton in Wolverhampton was inspired by his love of Lego and classic cars, to build a British motoring classic – the Bentley “Blower” – entirely out of Lego and Technic. The Bentley “Blower” is a British classic which was used to compete in motor racing events between 1927 and 1931. Keep reading to find out more about Ben’s creation…

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