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Classic car auctions have always been a perennial favorite amongst car lovers, both young and old. So much so, that some of them willingly fork over huge sums of money just to get their hands on a rare classic car!
Now this article will shed some light for those of you who aren’t very familiar with these types of auctions, so you might want to pay close attention!
First up, a classic car auction is a great event to check out all of the different types and models of rare cars belonging to different eras. But since the classic car market is a fairly tight niche, cars are often sold at high prices, compared to other car auctions. And because of this, most classic cars are often not sold at all.
Don’t let this deter you from bidding on one though. A classic car at an auction will probably cost you less the amount you’d have to pay to a private owner. Besides, not all cars are sold at exorbitant prices; once in a while, you do come across a great bargain you can take advantage of – you’ll just have to keep your eyes open!
There aren’t that many classic car auctions around though, so you want to do some research. A good idea would be to flip through popular magazines and other publications that cater to this niche. You could also do a search on major search engine such as Google and Yahoo. Here are some great websites you might want to check out:
* http://www.classic-auctions.com/
* http://www.classic-carauction.com/index.cfm
* http://www.coys.co.uk
There’s a ton of other classic car auction websites, so have fun browsing around!
As mentioned before, this is a pretty small niche market, so you’ll need to be armed with some ‘insider’ secrets if you want to dominate it. Now this doesn’t mean you’ve got to be an ‘expert,’ but a good knowledge on classic car auctions will help in the long run. For instance, it’s always better to know exactly what type and model you’re looking to buy, because problems could arise between the seller and you if you were to return the car after paying for it.
For the budding car auction enthusiasts out there who’re on the lookout for great deals… well, here’s good news for you: you can find a limited selection of very rare cars for rock-bottom prices, if you don’t mind spending a good amount of time hunting around!
Now here’s a fair warning – once you do find the ‘ultimate’ classic car, be prepared to participate in a frenzied and often raucous bidding war. If you’re absolutely delighted with it, there’ll be plenty of other classic car auction fans who’re likely to feel the same way as you do.
Finally, you need to keep in mind that some sellers out there can sell you cheap replicas of actual classic cars. The best way to avoid being ripped off, is to take along an experienced classic car auction buyer. That way, you’d feel much safer when handing over the cash in exchange for a classic car!
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Understanding Classic Car Auctions
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Tags: Carauction, Classic Car Auctions, Exorbitant Prices, Google, Private OwnerHow to Buy a Classic Car?
Buying Your First Classic Car – by John Kelly
Many people dream of owning a classic car and fantasize of nipping out for a picnic in summer in a vintage Morris Minor, or ripping down country lanes in a vintage E-type Jag. But how easy is it to buy your first classic car? Sureterm Direct has helped thousands of customers insure their first classic and here’s their guide on how to approach making your first purchase.
What to look for
Buying a classic car is fairly straightforward, but you do need to take care in deciding exactly what type of vehicle best fits your needs. It’s no good buying a classic MGB if you want to use the vehicle for family outings (with kids and dogs) to the beach. Equally, a Ford Cortina 1600E might tick all the practicality boxes if you’re a singe bloke – but does it have the same effect on your street cred as a gleaming MK2 Jaguar? Probably not. Key practical considerations therefore need to be: Number of seats, number of doors, hard-top of soft-top, boot space – and even image!
Where to store it
How you store the car is also a major factor. Unfortunately, most ‘old’ cars simply don’t stand up to the weather like new ones, so you’ll need to keep your new classic in a garage or lock-up to maintain its appearance. If, like most people, your garage is rammed with anything BUT a car you’ll either need to clear it out or factor in the cost of renting a lock-up in your budget.
If the car needs some work doing on it, you’ll need space to move around the vehicle (especially under it). And if you’re thinking of keeping it outside, covered with a tarpaulin, think again! Damp rises, putting your car at risk – and how will you fancy doing your vital maintenance work in the pouring rain or driving snow?
Condition
The condition of you chosen classic car is a major consideration. If you have a background in engineering, welding or metalwork, a rusting old heap will hold no fear for you. Classic car magazines are full of adverts for a huge array of potential classic vehicles, and this should be your prime hunting ground. The key is to be realistic about what you can take on. A full restoration project is one thing – but it might be much more sensible to take on a project that’s been part completed, and just needs a few spares to get it back on the road.
Equally, you may find a ‘bargain’ for just a few hundred quid, that may well be worth £15k when complete. But spending hours trying to find irreplaceable body parts, or having to outsource specialist elements of the rebuilding project to experts, will soon make you wonder whether it was all worthwhile.
A sensible option when buying your first classic car is to spend a little more, but go for something that is presentable even if it takes a little longer to find the car of your dreams.
Where to find Classic Cars
The internet has made it easier then ever before to track down a classic car. Previously, buyers had to scour shop windows for likely purchases or buy specialist magazines, but now simply typing ‘Daimler Sovereign’ or ‘Austin Healey ‘ into Google is likely to bring up results. You’ll find specialist dealer sites, individuals using auction sites like e-bay, even portals aggregating all the classic car websites in one location.
Magazines are still useful, as they often provide added information by way of features about restoration. While the internet is great for finding vehicles quickly, printed media usually go into much more depth about the joys and pitfalls of classic car ownership.
Preparation before plunging
Having found a few potential purchases, now you need to do some homework to make sure you don’t end up with ‘a lemon’. While you’ll have some comeback if you buy from a dealer, classic cars are unlikely to be sold with a warranty and if you’re buying from a private individual you’ll have even less rights.
This is why you need to have a series of key questions to ask on the phone, or by email, with the seller to make sure you build up an accurate history of the car.
For example: Why are you selling the car? How long have you owned it? How often is it used? Does it come with any spares? Do you have any receipts for MOT’s or work that’s been done? Where has the work been done? How easy is it to find spare parts and can you recommend any local suppliers? You might want to know if the car runs on unleaded fuel, or if it can be easily converted, as leaded petrol is expensive and has limited availability in the UK.
Viewing
If you’ve progressed to a viewing, choose a time to see it during daylight. Avoid seeing it in the rain too, even the worst classic car has a certain appeal when it’s sat in the half light with the rain bouncing off it.
And think about taking along an expert. You could enlist the paid services of an AA or RAC inspector, but using internet forums you can usually find a classic car club member close to you who’d be delighted to give you the benefit of their experience (often for the price of a pint of real ale!).
Other MUST DO’s on your viewing:
• Look underneath.
• Check for signs of sagging, which might indicate suspension or chassis problems.
• See if the tyres match.
Look for signs of bodywork repairs, especially paint retouches (black and metallic colours are very difficult to match).
• Check the body all over for rust and rot, or cracking in the example of fiberglass-bodied cars, like Lotus.
• Lift up the carpets if you can, checking the floor pan and joint to the inner sill.
• Start from cold.
• Go for a test drive – look and listen for knocks, grinding, and smoke which may indicate oil escaping and burning.
• Look out for a soft or lazy clutch and check to see whether the car has a tendency to pull to the left or right.
Hopefully, this list of simple Do’s and Don’ts will help you take the first steps to buying a classic car. Trying to cover everything would take all day, but the key things to remember are: Take time to consider what’s best; Don’t be afraid to ask for advice; Ask plenty of questions; And be thorough with your inspection.
Follow those rules and your first foray into classic car ownership should be a joy, not a disaster.
Qatar Classic Cars, a Classic Love
Classic car lovers in Doha the capital of Qatar are willing to face the bumps to go after their passion. Classic, Antique or some may call vintage cars until very recently appeared to be a territory only the rich royalties and the VIPs are allowed to enter. However, this perception has gradually changed, and now the market holds possibilities for even the enthusiasts that are willing to spare a bit over a hundred-thousand Qatari Riyals the equivalent to twenty-thousands US Dollars. This became possible due to the economic boom the area is witnessing, efficient communications with classic car dealers in Houston, along with the superior supply chain management allowed cars in Houston to be transported at low costs.
It now became possible for a knowledgeable enthusiast, with patience, and time at their disposal to buy classic car in Qatar, or an antique car in Dubai, or even a classic car to be shipped from Houston. It became possible to start the process with the equivalent of three thousand US dollars, or in other words for less than the ca was worth in the seventies or eighties.
This however sometimes holds true, and sometimes does not. For instance, Morris Minors was valued in Dubai and Qatar at about QR 15,000 in the eighties. It is very difficult to sell such a car for QR 10,000 in 2007 according to a car dealer. Cars that were easy on the pocket back in their peaking days are unlikely to hold value over the years. Hence, exceptions always pop up, for instance this fact doesn’t hold true with the iconic mini.
I respect, and always reflect my articles with both mine and the apposing; however I do not see a Qatar classic car dealer’s opinion holding true. He said “The classic car market, if it can be called that, will flourish because people have bought [these cars] for nostalgia and recreation — not for financial gain,” says a dealer in classic cars. “Most people, who have bought a classic car in the last ten years, knew their cars would have seen a rise on the value.” To contradict, According to Classic Car magazine, the US has seen a growth in the market for classic cars, particularly American sports cars of the 1960s and 1970s. Cars, such as Chevrolet Corvettes and Camaros, Ford Thunderbirds and Pontiacs, are said to have doubled in value over the past three years.
As I have been promising throughout the article series dedicated to Qatar classic car, the research journey has not stopped, rather the more research I make, the more I am interested to learn about the differences in tastes and markets. To get up-to-date research results, visit the section I dedicated to Qatar classic cars
Make Money With Your Classic Car, Old Truck or Hot Rod
Classic Trucks in the movies and starring in TV Commercials!
Owners of old trucks would never deny permission for somebody to take a picture of their vehicle. Do you want to take a picture of my truck? Go ahead. Next time don’t even ask!
Let’s suppose somebody came up to you and asked for permission to take a picture of your classic truck to publish in a magazine or a website. Would you refuse? Of course not. You’re proud of your truck and you want the whole world to see it.
But there are people who don’t want to have their classic trucks photographed or filmed. They spend a lot of time fixing their trucks, they go to car shows to show off what they have and yet they refuse to have their trucks filmed or photographed. It doesn’t make sense and it’s not very smart either. Maybe they don’t need the money…
Now let’s suppose you had a chance of having your truck filmed for a TV commercial or, better yet, for a movie! How great would that be? Let’s also suppose that some TV producer decided to create a new series based on the 1940’s, 1950’s or 1960’s. Wouldn’t he(she) need a lot of cars from those eras? And if the series became a hit the vehicles would be used again and again.
Yeah. It it possible and it’s not even too hard. You just have to promote your vehicle in the right places. There are companies out there looking for vehicles exactly like yours. Many companies in fact. They look for classic trucks for sale and they buy them. They look for classic cars of all types and they pay rent to the car owners in order to film the cars. There are companies that go after owners of classic cars, old trucks and hot rods in order to list these vehicles in large databases. Advertising agencies put ads in the papers when they need an old car or pickup truck for a TV commercial. Keep your eyes open because your big chance may come from that direction.
If you have a good set of pictures of your little jewel you’re one step closer to fame and fortune. Well, may be not fortune but fame is possible…
A movie production company may need classic trucks just like yours. They might need your truck to spend, say, three days in Hollywood and a week on location in New York. They would make the arrangements to have the vehicle transported to both places and might even be willing to pay for your expenses to go along. You would see how a movie is made and you could even end up meeting a couple of famous movie stars just because you own an antique truck.
The producer of a movie or a TV commercial may be looking for a beautifully restored old car, one that looks like it came out of the showroom a couple of days ago. But directors want their films to look real. Therefore they may need a regular classic vehicle, one that shows it’s been used. And they might even need a real wreck, a rust bucket so to speak. Your chances are real, no matter what condition your truck is in. Don’t be ashamed of it. Go ahead and try.
And how does this thing work? First you have to find an agent, a company that has the contacts and knows where to go with your truck pictures. Get listed on their databases and be patient. You might get a call the following morning but it could also take a couple of years.
Here are a few suggestions of sites you can visit to learn more about this:
MovieVehicles.com
OldCarLocator.com
Cornwell & Sheridan Motor Cars
TVParty.com
Classic-Chassis.com
If you’re really committed to the idea of having your vehicle on a movie or a TV commercial you may do what actors do. Have a professional photographer take a series of shots of the vehicle and send them to advertising agencies or talent agencies. Or have a nice video produced, send it to talent agencies and upload it to YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo Video and so on. Even wedding planners may be interested in your old truck or classic car. Promote it well and one day you’ll get your big break.
And here’s another very important thing to keep in mind: don’t hide your prized possession in your garage. Take it to shows, go to swap meets and take your chances at show prizes. You may win a simple trophy and you may also get some prize money. But you’ll have to make sure your truck is in show condition before you do that. Nobody will allow you enter your classic car or old truck in a car show if the car or truck is not worth showing. Movies and TV commercials might look for regular old trucks or classic cars, but car shows don’t. Car shows want the cream of the crop, so to speak.
All of this is true all over the world. Movies are made everywhere these days and so are TV commercials. Classic car and old truck shows are common in almost every country and you can take advantage of that to make money with your truck or classic car.
Money? With old trucks and classic cars? Yep. It’s possible mainly because nobody is making trucks like yours anymore.
Modern Day Cars, Perhaps Future Classics
It’s anyone’s guess really as to which vehicles of today will become the classics of tomorrow. However, there are many factors that make it easy to make predictions. Many of the modern day cars currently on the road will not end up anywhere down the line but in the junkyard. But a handful of them will end up classics that are worth plenty when they are several decades old. If you’re not sure if your car will be a classic, there are a few sources you can check to see what the pros think.
There is no way of knowing for certain which cars will turn out to be classics. A variety of factors play a role in determining this. The CEO of a large insurance company known as Hagerty’s Insurance has put together his own list of vehicles he thinks may be classics. The Hagerty list may not match anyone else’s but it is based on observations made inside the insurance industry.
There are a number of cars on the Hagerty list but some of them clearly stand out more than others. Some of these cars include the Cadillac XLR-V Roadster as well as Audi S5. Some people might be shocked to find that the Smart car is on this list as possible classics as well. It may not seem like the type to be a classic but some people said that about the Beetle once. The modern day Dodge Charger Super Bee also makes the list of future classics which is only fitting considering its predecessor models.
The classic car predictions tend to vary in places like the United Kingdom when compared to the United States. Their list includes such cars as the Volkswagen Corrado as well as many others that are not common in the U.S. and may be rather unheard of to most people.
In the past few years a few large car manufacturers have re-launched some of their beloved models of the past with a new look for the modern day. Muscle cars are leading the way in this area. From Mustangs to the new Camaros and Chargers, this classic car type is coming back from the past to set the standard for the future. These are ones to watch for sure, especially limited higher end models.
Like the muscle cars, there are other cars from the past that have been redone for the modern day. The Volkswagen Beetle and the Mini Cooper are timeless classics that are also available now. These new models may very well carry on the classic status from the past.
Of course, it’s important to remember that even professionals can’t always predict what will happen in the future. It’s wise not to try to purchase a certain car only because you think it will be a classic. You should buy the car that you like because if it’s only based on money you stand to lose a lot down the line. And of course remember that having a classic car has a lot to do with how you treat and maintain it.
Posted in Mini Moke Blogs Tags: Cadillac Xlr V, Car Type, Corrado, Dodge Charger, Predecessor Models4 Reasons To Hire A Classic Car
For an entertaining, challenging and ultimately fulfilling experience, hire vintage cars to have a distinct driving experience in the winding roads and the idyllic country of the British country side for a few days. Whether for birthdays, special breaks or anniversaries, driving or being driven in an old-timer is a classic way to celebrate a short break or a special occasion. Those who would like to drive classic cars for various reasons without incurring the high maintenance costs associated with ownership may opt for vintage car hire.
If you want a vintage vehicle for a corporate event
Chauffeur driven old-timers may be hired to shuttle guests to the event site, giving guests the delight of being driven in an authentic classic and adding to the event, a touch of character and sophistication. Hire a vintage car to create a lasting impression on your business associates.
If you want an unusual Weekend Break
What could be more fascinating than a classic car break in Yorkshire? Yorkshire with its widespread heritage including magnificent ruins and the National Parks of Moors and Dales with stunning Landscapes and its breath taking Coastline offers an ideal weekend destination for families to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. You can choose to hire a jaguar sports car or one that would fit the whole family in total comfort.
If you want an exclusive gift
Hiring an Aston Martin and driving a loved one for a special occasion such as birthdays or silver, golden or even diamond jubilee celebrations is an exclusive experience that will definitely exceed loved ones expectations. Dumfries and Galloway the biggest town in the South Western part of Scotland offers beautiful landscape and atmosphere for you to drive your old-timer. This ideal location will leave definitely leave fond memories to all who visit it.
If you want a Wedding get away Vehicle
Hiring a vintage is a different and exciting way for honeymooners to spend their special time together after the hectic phase of planning the wedding and the wedding itself. What could be more enchanting than a classic Rolls Royce honeymoon in Cornwall and Devon’s idyllic countryside and Coast? The awe-inspiring scenery of the country side with its welcoming atmosphere and winding roads will definitely bring back fond memories of the wedding thereby providing couples a real escape from chaotic city life.
Classic car hire will enable enthusiasts; tour some of the finest countryside for truly memorable drives thereby rekindling their fondest classic car memories with the smell of leather and the bubble of the exhaust.
Posted in Mini Moke Blogs Tags: Diamond Jubilee, High Maintenance, Jaguar Sports, Old Timer, Weekend DestinationHow to Transport Your Classic Car
/>Classic car transport is a large branch of car transport; it is a specialized field that includes car transport companies that are dedicated to the transport of antique and vintage cars. Most trailers used for the safe and efficient transport of classic cars are specially designed for smooth travel and protection from road and weather.
Classic car transport companies usually employ only professional drivers who are experienced handlers of antique and exotic cars. Some popular trailer options for secure classic car transport are: six-car enclosed trailers, four-car enclosed trailers, and two-car non-stacking enclosed trailers. Most auto transporters of classic vehicles will offer delivery from door-to-door or delivery to the customer. Most classic car transport companies will accept non-running vehicles.
When you are searching for a classic car transport company, ask if classic and vintage vehicle transport is their main activity or a sideline of another business. In addition, find out if they contract out transport to third parties. Make sure when you are investigating car transport companies that classic vehicles are their main focus. To safeguard your interests, also make sure they carry the best insurance coverage available.
Many classic car transport companies will design an itinerary exclusive to you, this allows for greater flexibility on times of pick-up and delivery. Additionally in-transit contact between office and drivers through cell phones is a service that most classic car transport companies will provide as part of the basic transport service. Winching is also available at a modest fee.
Many classic car transport companies offer worldwide vehicle transportation solutions to individuals. These classic car transport companies specialize in reliable, proficient service with frequent departures from major U.S. ports. Normally you will be assigned a very experienced customer service representative to insure the safe convey of your car.
Classic car transport companies use various methods to move your car long distances, such as flatbed truck, enclosed single trailer and enclosed rail service. Your car will probably travel flat without being tied down by chains. Easy and safe loading on custom built covered trailers with full lift gates is usually a standard and most classic car transport companies have tie-down systems that provide security without harming your vehicle. Airtight sanitary environments and full air equipment for smooth travel are other popular available options. Custom equipment designed to meet your needs is often available upon request.
It should not be difficult to find a classic car transport facility with a professional crew of mechanics and maintenance people who maintain an exceptional fleet of opened and enclosed transports to fit your needs and budget. Just knowing the basic facts about classic car transport will make finding the best company a sure success
What You Need to Know About Car Insurance and Your Classic Car
Congratulations! As the owner of a classic car you’ve now stepped into the wide, wonderful world of classic car ownership and a huge community of car lovers who share the same appreciation for a car that has both power and history as you do. Now you get to expand your horizons even farther into the world of classic cars by beginning your quest for classic car insurance.
When you insure your classic car you’re going to have two choices:
1) Purchasing a policy through a standard car insurance carrier. Yes, you can save yourself some time and effort and simply add your classic car onto your regular car insurance policy-you know, the same one you use to protect the commuter car that takes you to and from the job you used to help you buy and restore your classic car in the first place! Over 50% of classic cars today are covered by standard carriers.
There are some pros and cons to purchasing a policy for your classic car through a standard car insurance provider. It certainly makes it easier to keep track of your payments and policy terms if you have all of your vehicles under one roof, so to speak. It also allows you to enjoy a multi-car discount on all of your vehicles and unrestricted use of your classic car.
The down side of standard car insurance coverage comes in the form of the sixteen year old driver with a squeaky new license who needs more coverage than you do. Car insurance companies design their policies with daily drivers in mind, not collectors. As a result, you may end up paying more for coverage you neither want, nor need.
2) Purchasing collector’s car insurance. If your classic car is more than fifteen to twenty years old (depending on the make, model and what state you live in) and used solely as a pleasure vehicle you may prefer to insure it under a collector’s insurance policy. Collector’s insurance is available nationwide and is generally less expensive than a standard policy, both because most of the vehicles these companies insure are at a low risk for filing a claim and because drivers have the option to customize their coverage to meet their specific needs.
Some drivers find that collector’s insurance requires them to jump through what they perceive to be unnecessary hoops. For example, to purchase a car insurance policy through a specialized provider it is usually required that you have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record extending back at least ten years. They will also require you to have a passenger car for each licensed driver in your family to prevent your classic car from becoming a primary mode of transportation, have a garage that your car calls home a majority of the time, and restrict your use of your classic car to the occasional pleasure drive and/or classic car show. All of these steps are designed to minimize your need to file a claim before approving your insurance.
Although this information is usually just submitted on a piece of paper prior to being approved, it’s not unheard of for a car insurance carrier to audit a high value or extremely rare classic car prior to approving coverage.
The choice to insure your car with a standard carrier or a specialized provider is entirely up to you, and should be made with your particular needs in mind. What’s important is that you ensure that your new baby is insured with a car insurance policy that takes care of her as well as you do yourself.
Posted in Mini Moke Blogs Tags: Car Lovers, Classic Car Insurance, Classic Insurance, Insurance Car, Insurance ProviderInsurance for Classic Cars
rm “classic car” can mean a lot of different things. Cars made up to 1904 are considered “veteran cars,” while the Edwardian period stretches from 1905 to 1918, and the Vintage age lasts from 1919-1930. For the most part, cars are usually called “classics” if they were manufactured at least 25 years ago, but even some relatively recent cars which are thought of as especially rare and collectible are thought of as classics.
For the purposes of insurance and traffic laws, many US states have their own specific rules as to what can be considered a “classic car.” In the United States, certain cars from the “muscle car” era are considered classics with a special prestige, while other popular worldwide classics include the original Mini and the original Beetle.
Classic cars often don’t have modern safety features, and are thus prone to damage and possibly expensive to insure. They do not have things like seatbelts, crumple zones, airbags, or any type of rollover protection, as these things were mostly added in the time since the generally accepted “classic” period. Despite the fact that it’s commonly thought to be expensive, custom car insurance is a must, even for owners who do not intend to drive them on regular roads, because, among other reasons, maintenance and repairs can be surprisingly expensive, meaning that any serious owner should think about having insurance and get several classic auto insurance quotes
When looking at classic car insurance, the owner must think about a number of factors. Issue number one is the valuation of the car. Policies can be sold based on the actual cash value of the car, in which case a book value with depreciation will be paid out by the provider in the event of a claim; then there is the “stated value” policy, which can still depreciate, but is based on the owner’s valuation for the car; and agreed value, which might not necessarily depreciate, and depends on a consensus between owner and provider.
Other factors to consider include: whether or not the policy liability covers public events; coverage including events and shows; coverage for damages incurred during restoration; and moveable premiums taking into account mileage, which naturally varies significantly for classic cars from year to year.
Some owners assume that specialist-provided insurance can’t help but be especially expensive, but this is not necessarily a correct assumption. Insurers that deal specifically with classic cars are much more likely to understand the aforementioned issues, and thus, ultimately, classic car owners might actually seriously reduce their insurance costs, and end up with a much better policy, from a specialist in classic car insurance.
Posted in Mini Moke Blogs Tags: Classic Car Insurance, Different Things, Rollover Protection, Safety Features, Traffic LawsCheap Cars – Cheap Pre Owned Used Cars for Sale – Buy Used Cars in Online Car Auctions
Are you looking to find cheap used car? Try Online Auctions. The scenario at the car auction site is far different than online car auction, and this is what puts a lot of people off from buying a car this way, but if you are armed with a checklist and knowledge of what to do, you can certainly swing things in your favour.
Buy Cheap Cars, Second Hand Used Cars Here
You can even buy old Classic cars too, as old cars may have had quite a history to them. It is not just the official documentation you need to look out for although this is the most important classic car documentation you need. If the car was let’s say in a film as the classic mini was in the Italian job then there is a good chance that you may just want to buy it for the fact that it was one of the classic cars in the film but what proof do you have? Ask for any proof that the car was once in a film or owned by a famous person.
You can go to a car auction or searched for online auctions and found a car that you like and you never took the opportunity of buying it because of the risk of buying a car full of problems. Worse still maybe you have never been to a car auction because of the scare stories you hear about people getting ripped off and being left with a scrapper. The truth is that a car auction is a potential gold mine as opposed to a mine field if you are equipped with the right experience and knowledge. As with any auction and when buying any product at the right price there is an element of risk because the cars being sold are second hand and you will get people that might bend the truth a little but these risk elements can be greatly reduced to make your experience positive and profitable.
The first thing that you need to bear in mind is to check the car you’d like to place your bid on, and I mean check it. Any chance you get to previews the vehicles, then take it and make good use of it so you know what is a bargain and what is over priced. Donot worry much, as if you buy car online and most of the time if you don’t like you can cancel your purchase with in certain period of time.
Find Cheap Cars, Pre Owned Cars Here
Posted in Mini Moke Blogs Tags: Classic Cars, Gold Mine, Italian Job, Official Documentation, Online Car Auctions