Fiat Coupe - insured as a modern classic?

[hungry horace]

(i did search, apologies if covered)

due to a change of circumstances, i'm looking to get a fiat coupe for a weekend toy / "spare" car for the odd commute.

i presently have a tr7 for this, but looking to change to the above as they have 2 more seats and are 'arguably' more reliable...

at present i am open minded on model / engine at this stage, but has anyone had / got one of these insured "cheaply" as a modern classic / limited mileage second car.

for example, the tr7 costs around £150/y to insure - can a coupe be covered for less than £200?

thanks in advance...

[george123]

I have a 10 yr old GTV V6 on 5k miles per year & garaged on a classic policy with approved valuation. I pay £260 a year for that - I'm 42. If your circumstances are similar and depending on which engine coupe then £200-250 sounds a possibility. Garage seems to be a must on any classic policy

[hungry horace]

perfect, thank you. just checking as i'd hoed they'd be comparable, but of course, a 1982 car is different to a 1999+/- car in terms of performance, value etc. good to hear some insurers entertain "modern classics".
my circumstances are similar so hopefully prices will be just as palatable, many thanks.

edited due to "quotation error"...

Edited by hungry horace on Tuesday 21st May 21:36

[Highway Star]

Have a look on the Coupe forum (fccuk.org), joining the club might get you some further discounts.

[hungry horace]

yes, "applied" to signup a few days back, still awaiting approval / moderation; is it known for taking more than the usual 24hr?

[arguti]

I have a 1995 Alfa 155 Q4 which has the same engine as the fiat coupe 16V turbo and I have a group limited mileage policy with Adrian Flux - the car costs around £160 per year to insure; despite being substantially modified, imported and LHD to boot. Renewal is next month so I will see what they have to say.

[pstruck]

My Fiat Coupe 20VT with declared performance modifications to 320bhp, owners club discounted classic insurance, 5000 miles per year, approved valuation, cost me around £400 per year. I'm 41 and live in a low risk area.

You should get your FCCUK membership approved shortly. The forums are an invaluable source of information for FC owners.

[Nigel_O]

After a decade of running a modded Coupe as a daily driver, I have just bought an Alfa GT as a commuting hack

This means I can now use the FCCUK-arranged cover on the Coupe - under £300, which is pretty good considering the power is closing in on 500bhp.

Neil Willies is the broker - you will need to be a Coupe Club member (not just a forum member)

[hungry horace]

cheers guys - all done, tried all the brokers around and understand that everyone's circumstances are unique and policies tailored. neil willies were close but not as competitive as(an)other broker, got it down for £199 for 5k/y. collected car earlier and loved it!