Tracker on a Classic Car

[mph]

A current topic on this forum (the stolen camper van) has got me thinking about the security of my own classics.

I never have any great attachment to whatever car is my everyday modern driver, and the only reason I would fit a tracker is if the insurance company insisted.

However I would be devastated if one of my classics in particular was to go missing. Particularly as it would probably end up as spares as it's too unusual to sell.

I imagine there are other classic car owners in a similar situation whereby they have an emotional attachment which can't be compensated by a financial settlement.

Anyone fitted a tracker or other additional security devices to their classic?

Edited by mph on Sunday 15th August 20:20

[lowdrag]

Never thought about it, but theft is now an ever present worry sadly. I'm putting big hasp locks (like barn ones with a big steel plate bolted through the door) and I remove the cut-out switches when I put them away. On the E-type I've always had a hidden pump switch.

[DippedHeadlights]

Yes, there appear to be a lot of options opening now for those of us that would require to install such technology ourselves instead of using a "professional installer" (aka oik with ear ring and big drill)

Google tmganywhere as a start.

I've been looking at this myself and also nudging a few contacts in the classic car press to produce an article.

I think tracking is the way forward. Any other security device can be overcome as valuable stuff is simply dragged on to a low loader. Police might actually be interested in helping as well as the technology makes it easy for them.

[rabidant]

Datatag do a system for classic cars that can be self fitted I think, may be worth giving them a shout

[medieval]

There are a number of telematic security service providers out there including systems that can immobilise a vehicles fuel/power supply if it passes outside of even a set perimeter plus the usual position tracking facilities.

As an insurer, we have been able to retrieve a number of vehicles, trailers and plant using tracking devices. From memory, those systems which automatically activate on theft rather than those that need to be informed of a theft and then activated are the ones to go for as speed of responce is still key to ensure the device is not removed at a later time.

I think Matrix Telematics do some heavy duty tracker kit for all sorts of plant, trailers and vehicles.

Well worth considering