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Thinking of buying classic car. What to look out for???

  • 08-06-2006 1:18pm
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    Hi All,

    I'm thinking of buying a classic car. I don't anything about them. Here are my main questions which I would appreciate help with from anyone with sufficient knowledge/experience. (Edit: An example of the kind of car I'm interested in is this http://www.westonclassics.com/classics/car0060/ or a similar 2 seater convertible)

    Car Parts:

    Are new and second hand car parts generally difficult to find for classic cars. For what make of car are they easy to find and what makes are they difficult to come across?

    Insurance:

    What companies provide classic car insurance in Ireland. Is there any particular kind of classic car that they won't quote??

    Anything Else:

    Is there anything else of particular concern that should be looked out for before buying.

    Thanks in advance


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,084 dubtom
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    You would really have to limit your list to something in particular. To my mind, a classic purchase should be something that you have always fancied, no point in buying a car that you may dislike after a week and leave it to rot. Most popular classic's are fairly easy to get parts for, even yanks.Insurance is cheaper than average and tax is 42 quid a year.Best bet is to try and remeber what blew your whistle when you were younger and see if it's still available.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 Matt Simis
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    Im interested in the answers too!
    Since the OP didnt put in a car, lets assume my ideal car: '68 Mustang GT. :D


    Matt


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 162 JohnnySideburns
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    dubtom wrote:
    You would really have to limit your list to something in particular. To my mind, a classic purchase should be something that you have always fancied, no point in buying a car that you may dislike after a week and leave it to rot. Most popular classic's are fairly easy to get parts for, even yanks.Insurance is cheaper than average and tax is 42 quid a year.Best bet is to try and remeber what blew your whistle when you were younger and see if it's still available.

    Fair enough dumbtom. Let's assume I'm thinking of this MG Midget. http://www.westonclassics.com/classics/car0060/ or similar 2 seater convertibles.
    It's strikes me as being very reasonably priced while having that country drive in the mountains look about it. Can anyone spot any catches??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,604 kyote00
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    I'd say the main things are:

    - try to narrow the choice of model to a few and buy a few books on them so that you know what is original about each car. You dont want to buy your dream car to find it been basterdised by some previous owner....

    - Most 'english' cars (Fords, MG, Triumph etc) parts are very easy to get in the UK (and over the web). Best to join a club as they usually have parts schemes.


    - is the car for regular use or just summer weekends ? If its for regular use or commuting then its best to buy something a little more modern so that wipers, heaters etc all work well

    - its good to have some mechanical knowledge so that you can at least service it yourself and address any issues if (when) they arise

    - In general, there is much better value and selection to be got in the UK, rather than buying in Ireland....hence all those ZV regs you see around.

    - Most old cars hate rain ---- so its best to have a garage to store it

    - When looking at a car, you need to be very clinical -- have a list and work through the car in sequence (body, underneath, mechanicals, electrics, trim/interior). [Rust and filler is a big problem, bring a magnet:D ]

    - Insurance is pretty much limited to AXA, Carol Nash, First Ireland....you can reduce the insurance cost by limiting mileage

    - Car must be 30yrs old for cheap tax

    - Buy a few issues of Practical Classics (or order a back copy of the report on the car you are after...) to get an ideaof what to pay


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,084 dubtom
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    Looks nice. There's heaps of midgets out there so should be easy to get parts for. I've no idea what they generally go for price wise but that can be checked through any of the classic car mags like classic car buyer which you can get at easons. With all older cars rust is the biggest problem, so have it checked out completely. I'm sure there are a few on the forum who would know a lot about them. Most companies would do classic insurance, I cant see you having a problem getting a quote for it, there is a list at the top of the page of all the companies. If you join a classic car club like IVS they can get very cheap quotes, for instance about 170 third party, although fully comp is my preference.I'm not too familare with midget prices but that one does seem fairly keen.. actually just looked up an oldish mag I had, a fully restored one was going for 5K sterling and there was quite a few advertised cheaper.
    Im interested in the answers too!
    Since the OP didnt put in a car, lets assume my ideal car: '68 Mustang GT.


    Matt

    Get on the que:D


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