Classic Car Insurance for a Chimaera?

[ratazzi]

What are the parameters in order for a car to classed as a classic - in insurers eyes?

[The Surveyor]

They normally apply a '10 year old' rule (Footman James did on my old Griffith) but some extend this to include cars as young as 8 years. I'm with Herritage on a late 1996 car and i've got a classic type policy. Best off giving a few people a call.

Paul

[moosetvr]

Some companies also recognise modern TVR's as classic / collector cars. As long as they are second use, limited mileage vehicles, some will insure 2006 vehicles as collector cars on vastly reduced rates.

[griffter]

ratazzi said:

What are the parameters in order for a car to classed as a classic - in insurers eyes?

One or more of the following:

second car
garaged
limited miles
over 10/15/20/25 years (depending on insurer)
club membership (I've tried "I'm a member of Pistonheads" - but it didn't wash!!)

[moosetvr]

Griffter, Obviously didnt try the P'her membership with the correct insurance company (see my profile to understand !!!)

[bigdods]

Ok moostvr, my insurance is up so I pinged you for a quote..as I am local I expect a big discount ;-)

[Griffter]

moosetvr said:

Griffter, Obviously didnt try the P'her membership with the correct insurance company (see my profile to understand !!!)

I told you guys TVRCC - does PH get me a bigger discount ?

[M@H]

moosetvr said:

Griffter, Obviously didnt try the P'her membership with the correct insurance company (see my profile to understand !!!)

But only if you've got a Garage !

[bigdods]

SHould have read this first - yep - no garage no insurance arrghhh lol