Classic Line Insurance team up with C.A.P.S

  • by Jeff Shadbolt
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  • 18 Jul, 2018
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Great deals on our Corvette insurance & commission too

Why choose us for American Car insurance?

We’ve always had a soft spot for the cars across the pond; the American classics, muscle cars, street rods and hot rods. Sometimes you’ll have no choice than to find an American car insurance specialist as a lot of general UK insurance brokers have trouble with it due to their imported nature. Luckily you’ve found a specialist; having covered them for three decades we’re the right choice for left-hand drive vehicles. Our long running ties with the National Street Rod Association further proves that we have stars and stripes running through our veins.

There’s a lot to thank the Americans for, they didn’t invent the modern car but they certainly improved production methods, enabling the fast mass production that turned the car from being a rarity to the common place. From the earliest Ford to a brand new Tesla there’s a scheme to suit them all.

Related Pages: Hot Rod Insurance

Examples of classic American cars

Ford Mustang, Pontiac Trans Am, Dodge Viper, Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Model B, Dodge Challenger, Hudson Hornet

What is Classic car insurance?

Classic car insurance is for cars that are classic, the real question is what’s a classic car? Classic car is a broad term often used to describe any older or antique car, as there is no definition that is set in stone. Unlike the definitions used with Historic Vehicle Tax (pre 1977) we felt it shouldn’t be a fixed value. We created our categories with expansion in mind. Modern and future classic will always apply to the upper age brackets of vehicles. As time passes, these brackets move, creating an ever expanding classic category.

Related Pages: Veteran Car Insurance, Modern Classic Car Insurance

Examples of Classic cars

MG B, Austin Healey 3000, Morris Minor, AC Ace, Morgan Plus 4, BMW 507, Lancia Delta, Triumph GT6, Maserati 3500GT, Fiat 8V, Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, Aston Martin DB5

Why insure with us?

The clue’s in the name, ClassicLine are specialists in Classic car insurance and have been since 1985. Whether you have an iconic, antique, a collectable or prestige vehicle we will strive to find a specialist scheme for you.

We have a selected panel of trusted insurers, offering numerous schemes, all designed to be of high quality and incorporating features we believe to be beneficial to the Classic car owner. Bespoke doesn’t necessarily mean expensive, as we try to do this all whilst providing you our most competitive premium.

C.A.P.S at The London Excel Classic Car Show

by Jeff Shadbolt • 26 January 2019
I am very proud to announce that our Corvette club has been chosen from many car clubs to attend the prestigious London Excel Classic Car Show in February.

C.A.P.S out and about again.

by Jeff Shadbolt • 20 August 2018
We met at The Dick Turpin and made our way to The Battlesbridge Custom & Culture Show.
Present were Derek '71 Coupe , Jeff '67 Coupe , Dave '71 Coupe , Dave & Dawn '76 Coupe , John & Janie '65 Roadster , Alan '81 Coupe , Martin '72 Coupe , Gary '90 C4 , Dave '65 Coupe , Dan & Carey '76 Coupe , Lee & Denise '78 Coupe ,Colin , Wendy & Daisy '79 Coupe , Bill '67 Roadster. A great day was had by everyone , with the tea flowing and the non stop usual C.A.P.S banter and we even picked up a couple of new members ....

Gulf Coast Motorworks 

by Jeff Shadbolt • 20 August 2018
If you are ever in Florida on the 41 road between Bonita Springs and Naples Gulf Coast Motorworks is worth a visit.

Muscle Car City

by Jeff Shadbolt • 20 August 2018
I must admit that I have never heard of Muscle Car City before but I was pleased that I found out about by accident on a Florida info guide . Tom my eldest son & I made the hour long drive up from Naples to Punta Gorda to see the "museum".
I will be doing a full feature on here ....but here are a few pics to wet your appetite ...

Chief C.A.P.S member at Chevy Dealer..

by Jeff Shadbolt • 20 August 2018
I did a rapid U turn when I saw the sight of all of the C7 Corvette's and Camaro's on display at Rick Hendrick's fabulous dealership in Naples Florida during a recent family trip over the pond... I received a warm although air-conditioned welcome from the guys at Rick Hendrick and soon started to chat with the sales manager who was very keen to do me a deal on a new C7 , alas we didn't quite get together on figures but i sure was fun trying..

C.A.P.S at Sheesh ....

by Jeff Shadbolt • 20 August 2018
I was pleased to get a personal invitation from honorary C.A.P.S member Howard Wise for us to attend the 1st monthly American car meeting at the fabulous Sheesh restaurant in Chigwell. I met Bill '67 Roadster & Dave '76 Coupe at my site and we all made our way to The Moby Dick to meet up with Dave '76 along with Dave & Alex '71 , but unfortunately following  large backfire Bills Vette hiccuped and stopped , we all pulled over but she would not go , Bill suspected a minor electrical fault .Bill told us to carry on without him, we met the 2 Dave's and we all made our way to Sheesh , We were met by David Van Haaren proudly displaying his Saddle Tan '63 split window coupe , Billy H was there in his low mileage '74 vert and we were soon joined by Mick & Alf in Alf's awesome '64 Roadster. Howard had his beautiful Hertz Mustang fastback and his Riverside red '63 swc on show next to an nice '65 Coupe.  See you all there next month.

Another great C.A.P.S day out..

by Jeff Shadbolt • 20 August 2018
We all met at The Dick Turpin and had a great drive up to Trinity Park, the organisers were expecting us and had a great pitch all ready for us to display our Vettes , present were Andrew & Amanda Orange '76 , Dan & Carey Red '76 , Johnny 2 Vettes & Janie Riverside Red '64 Roadster , Dave & Dawn Red'76 , Me & Eddy  Yellow '67 Coupe , Bill Rally Red '67 Roadster ,  Dave & Robby Red '76 , Dave & Alex Warbonnet Yellow '71, Gary White '90 C4 Coupe, and we were joined by Richard and his wife in their lovely Bright Red C5 , they are keen to sign up as new members.
 Another great day with lots of interest in our Corvettes ....

C.A.P.S 1st Monthly Meeting A Great Success

by Jeff Shadbolt • 27 July 2018
I am very pleased to confirm that our 1st monthly meeting at The Dick Turpin was an overwhelming success.
We had the following members and their Corvettes present , Jeff '64 C2 Roadster  , Alan '81 C3 Coupe ,Dave & Robbie '76 C3 , Dave & Sabrina '65 C2 Coupe , Lee '78 C3 Anniversary , John '65 C2 Roadster , Dave '64 Mustang ( I know dont ask) & Dave & Alex '71 C3 Coupe also present were Mick & Lisa , Andrew & Amanda .
Most of us had a meal and we all agreed that it is a perfect venue for our monthly meets...

Jeff

Ingatestone Classic Car Show 29th July

by Jeff Shadbolt • 23 July 2018
Just to let you know that we will be attending the annual Ingatestone Hall Classic Car show on Sunday 29th July

Insurance saving !!

by Jeff Shadbolt • 18 July 2018
I was falling over with joy today , having just received my insurance renewal for my '67 Stingray I contacted our newly affiliated insurance company Classic line Insurance and spoke to one of their helpful team ....and low and behold they beat the figure from my existing insurance company by a whopping £75...and they have agreed to some commission aside for us which we can have as a prize at our Xmas meal.
Thanks Guys
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