Classic car shows are as popular today as they were many years ago. There are common models of classic cars, and some rare examples, too. Many owners love to keep their cars in good condition and sometimes in pristine condition.
Keeping up with maintenance can be hard work. Parts for cars like the MGB range and BL Minis are well catered for, but other makes may require the sourcing of parts. Mechanics can also be a problem. Your local garage just doesn’t know about classic cars and how to even diagnose them. If they cannot plug a computer into the mechanics, they have no clue. What’s a carburettor?
In the UK, a car becomes Historic at 40 years old and gets some age-related benefits. Historic vehicles in the UK don’t need road tax. Tax could be £300+ a year, so that money can go on the upkeep of your vehicle. The other thing that historic cars get is that they don’t need an MOT. It’s not an excuse to drive around in a dangerous vehicle; you must keep the car in roadworthy condition or face prosecution.
So that leaves insurance. There are many companies that offer classic car insurance. It can tend to be cheaper than modern car insurance, but some companies don’t give any no-claims bonus, so check before you buy.
Anyone can enjoy owning a classic car, but remember, many can consume plenty of petrol and rust can be a problem. Also, remember there are lots of classic car meets, just search Google.
