Classic Weekend Car - Ideas?

ironclaw

Was ringing around getting quotes on a very old 'run around' car in the family and as it was coming up to 15 years old (1999) the loading was becoming excessive. However, from talking to the insurance companies, it got me thinking about classic cars (Something I've never had much interest in) As in some cases it was working out cheaper to insure something over 20 years old. And with the tax bracket of 30+ years old being very favorable, as a weekend car, what's the most amount of fun you can have on a budget?

Obviously the likes of the 911 springs to mind but a decent example would be rare on the ground and priced to match, but it just got me thinking.

Anyone have something in the garage for the rare sunny day?

ironclaw

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Loads of us over the in the classic car forum do

My vote would be for a Porsche 924. Cheap to buy and run, fully galvanised, decent room for stuff and pretty reliable.

Thanks Lightning. Certainly a Porsche would be a favourite of mine. I'm guessing 1985 or so is the current cut off for classic / vintage classification?

Mods, feel free to move this thread if its more appropiate elsewhere

The12thMan

Mk1 Golf GTi

most fun ever....

bazz26

Mk1 Mazda MX-5. Low running costs and good all rounder.

ironclaw

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Drop over to the classic car forum and ask there. Lots of very helpful people in that forum. Plenty of good choices depending on your taste. A nice 3 series from that era would be a nice run around 318 etc. Maybe not sporty enough if your looking for that type of thing.

The idea would be to keep something somewhat daily driver but also a little sportier for the odd fun commute or weekend blast.

The12thMan wrote: »

Mk1 Golf GTi

most fun ever....

Absolutely on the radar. There is one in Bray and I often admire it. Bonkers little car.

pcardin

bazz26 wrote: »

Mk1 Mazda MX-5. Low running costs and good all rounder.

I thought it was first released only in 1989 so can't 30 year old yet.

bazz26

pcardin wrote: »

I thought it was first released only in 1989 so can't 30 year old yet.

20 years old or more for most insurance companies to deem it as a classic afaik.

The12thMan

bazz26 wrote: »

20 years old or more for most insurance companies to deem it as a classic afaik.

Main points to receive Classic Car Insurance in Ireland

1. The vehicle owner must be at least 25 years old and not more than 75 years..
2. The car is at least 15 years old, although some companies approve classic car insurance for vehicles that are at least 10 years of age.
3. The vehicle must not do more that a set mileage each year. This is commonly set at 7,500 miles.
4. The vehicle is parked either in a garage or driveway at night.
5. A maximum value of the vehicle must not be more than a given amount, usually set at €45,000.
6. The vehicle is only used for domestic use only and not used as part of a business
7. The vehicle has not been modified
8. The vehicle is owned by the person applying for insurance.
9. Drivers must have a full driver's licence.
10. The driver must not have motor convictions or penalty points in the previous five years.
11. The driver has no serious medical conditions.
12. The driver has never been refused car insurance at any time.

ironclaw

bazz26 wrote: »

20 years old or more for most insurance companies to deem it as a classic afaik.

Classic tax only kicks in at 30 years

bazz26

ironclaw wrote: »

Classic tax only kicks in at 30 years

Yes but a mx-5 is not expensive to tax anyway and as these cars start getting to the age of qualifying for classic tax their values start rising due to the appeal.