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The most spectacular crash in any car's value in recent years has to be the MGF. Please give me any reasons that would explain this phenomenon. Are they good value for the money?

Why is insuring a non UK resident on a classic car so expensive?

I am the owner of a 1975 MGB GT for which I pay £106 insurance limited to 2000 miles per annum. My son, the former owner and insurer of the car has been a French resident for the past year. The insurance...

I want a prestige classic that's also economical - is a BMW the way to go?

Just a university student here. I wish to have prestige car. The dream can be lived on a budget, I am looking at a BMW E39 and I am intending on modifying it elegantly. I'm looking for the most economical...

What will be the next classic cars?

What was car tax in 1960?

Do you know how much my 1991 Volkswagen Golf Driver is worth?

I own a 1991 Volkswagen Golf Driver Mk2 1.8. It's done 73,000 miles and has had one previous owner. I've spent £2000. Do you have any idea of what it's worth?

I'm selling my 1939 Morgan to a German buyer - do I fill out the V5C as usual?

I'm about to sell my 1939 Morgan to someone in Germany. Are there any problems doing this? Will I have to fill out the V5C as usual? What about the number plate, which is original, can that go to Germany...

What should I do to prepare my car for winter storage?

At the end of the month I will put my Mazda MX5 in an outside carcoon for the winter months. Have you any tips on tasks that should be done before and during storage in the winter months?

How much would an Austin Montego be worth?

Near where I live, in Italy, there is a Montego parked on a driveway, doing nothing like it has been doing for the past 10 or 12 years. Is it the only one left in the world? What could it be worth?

How much is my 1966 Toyota Hilux worth?

I have a 1966 Toyota Hilux pickup. The vehicle has a valid MoT until September 2018. The bodywork is in reasonable condition, some dents and scratches but not excessive. It was inspected for the MoT and...