Different from normail classic car insurance, classic custom car insurance is made for customized classic cars.

There are many classic vehicles which have been lovingly restored by their owners. Much of the time, the classic car restorer will have tried to keep to the original look and shape of the vehicle. Many vehicle restorers draw the line there. Some find that although they love the look of the exterior they find that the interior leaves a lot to be desired in terms of comfort and acoustics. So they will customize the interior to their own tastes with modified interiors, modified seats, modified music systems, etc. another large part of the car that is often the subject of modifications is the engine. This is mostly done to increase the power output.

Unfortunately, classic custom car insurance prices often reflect the fact that insurance companies do not like vehicle modifications.

This is because when there are modifications added to a car it means more money for the insurance company to pay out in the event of an accident. What can you do about this? Well you can make sure that you do a wide search for your classic custom car insurance. This means not only searching with the big car insurance companies, also try and find specialists classic custom car insurance companies through forums and classic car clubs who are going to be able to offer you the best deals. Also don’t get suckered into buying a classic car without first checking out all the modifications and customizations that the car has had.

This is a mistake that a lot of people make when they have buy a car, forget to ask all the important questions, then they find out that their insurance is going to be through the roof, or they can’t get the insurance at all.

These are exciting days and times for car enthusiasts. Muscle cars and classic cars have been brought out of the non-existent museum of retired classic cars & muscle cars and they have been reborn and given new life.

Vrooom!!

The muscle car is something that is as All-American as All-American gets. These cars hearken back to another era; an era in which Detroit dominated the world auto industry with innovation, style, gusto and raw power. U.S. cars were the envy of the world. Now those muscle cars and classic cars have been given new life. Let’s talk about these cars.

Chevy Camaro. In the house. Can I get a witness? Can I get a woot-woot??!!

As much a star of the blockbuster “Transformer” movie as Megan Fox, this car is smokin hot. Red hot. Even white hot. If looks could kill – our city streets would be a crime scene, because this car has deadly hot looks.

The new model is available in a 2010 Transformers Special Edition which features the word “Transformers” emblazoned on the hood, as well as strategic silver “Transformer” logos in certain key area (sort of a head logo of one of the Transformers).

More info about the all-new 2010 Chevy Camaro and Chevy Camaro Transformers Special Edition can be found at the link below.

Ford Motor Company has also been busy as of late.

How the Capri made it into “classic car” status is unknown, we surely though could call the Capri retired.

It has now been reborn and with fabulous new styling. And what a car it is. The Capri was originally built in Europe and sold in the U.S. This car was sold simply under the name “Capri” and later “Mercury Capri”. The new Ford Capri will have the latest in Ford’s European styling. And this car is now a sports car(!)

There is also exciting news from (ahem) Mercedes-Benz.

The online automotive resources have provided great relief to the automotive dealers, retailers, wholesalers, private parties and traders as you can have easy exchange of old muscle cars or antique cars or cheap limos. Over a decade back, it was really difficult to find a resource where you can trade cars online with quick and easy transactions. The professional online automotive agencies have made it possible for you to trade your used cars for sale online without paying any transaction costs. The online automotive resources lets you do unlimited transactions online, only be registering with them absolutely free of cost. You can trade online your old cars for sale or used cars for sale absolutely free of cost.

The different categories in the site allow you to browse each category independently that will benefit you to find just exactly the car you had been looking for. The customized searching options help you search cheap limos or old cars by specifying the color you are looking for in your antique car or any muscle car, you can specify the configuration, the engine type, the year of manufacture and varied other options. Thousands of cars are traded each day online so why not make use of this mega opportunity to get good bargains on used cars for sale. You can just do some many things online by getting into the online automotive business, earn big money by selling cheap limos online and getting greater bargains for yourself to buy the best old cars for sale online. The engineers have properly tested each of the models listed on the site so that you get the best-used classic cars or muscle cars on sale.

Many people dream of having their own limo car, once in lifetime but now you just cannot dream but have a real limo with all the features you ever wanted in your limo car, there are a number of cheap limos listed on the site, you can get good bargains by registering with them. Trade in your old antique cars and get the best car in exchange whether it be a limo or used cars for sale.
 

The Mini owns a title worth of its form, as it is indeed very small. It was the creation of the British Motor Corporation (BMC), and throughout its history it also went on to be produced by Austin and Morris and had continuous production run of 41 years in total, from 1959 right up until late 2000. This is something that has been achieved by only a handful of other cars such as the VW Beetle and the Citroen 2CV. In 1999 the Mini was voted the 2nd most influential car of the 20th Century.

However, despite being manufactured up until recently it will always remain a throwback to the 1960′s. Back then its front wheel drive design that provided its famous space saving layout was revolutionary, and if left 80% of the car free to be used for passengers and luggage, and this thinking influences car manufacturers to this day.

The standard Mini went almost unchanged for the entire 41 years it was in production, although there were a series of variations including a pickup truck, a van, the clubman estate, and the Mini Moke which actually looked more like a Jeep, but was recognisable as a Mini because it had similar physical dimensions and the classic grill and headlamp shape.

There were also some high performance Mini’s produced, namely the Mini Cooper and the Cooper S. The Cooper S was put forward as a rally car, and went on to win the Monte Carlo Rally four times from 1964 through to 1967, and this speaks for itself.

So what made the Mini so successful? When it was first released on the 26th August 1959, although it was praised by the media it took a while to take off. However, its popularity then rocketed and when production finally ended over 5.3 million Minis had been sold worldwide, making it the most popular British car ever made.

But what enabled it to survive 41 years in production? This answer may lie behind the wheel, as the Mini had fantastic go-kart like handling despite being cheap to buy and cheap to run, something which is probably still unmatched today. It was also helped along after appearing in Box Office hits such as the Italian job, 101 Dalmatians, Monty Python’s Flying Circus, A View to Kill and the Austin Powers Trilogy to name but a few, and of course it played a leading role in the classic series Mr. Bean.

With the new Fast and Furious film due out in a little over a month, we take a look back over the years and look at the top 50 most memorable cars from the silver screen.

A few rules before we start. This list contains only cars found on the big screen and their ranking is not based upon any previous knowledge of the car from TV. The list is also not including any cars which aren’t real cars, weather they be animated or unique one offs, if you never expect to see one on the road, you won’t find one in this list.

Apart from that, enjoy the list, if you have any comments, suggestions or criticism, then by all means comment at the bottom. If your interested in movies from cars, go check out IMCDB (Internet Movie Car Database).

50. Tommy Boy – 1967 Plymouth Belevere GTX

50. Tommy Boy – 1967 Plymouth Belvedere GTX

50. Tommy Boy – 1967 Plymouth Belvdere GTX

An epic road movie with this sweet 67 Belvedere GTX. It starts off as a fine motor, yet by the end of the film it has been totally destroyed, including the nail in the coffin when it catches on fire. 

49. 2 Fast 2 Furious – 1999 Nissan Skyline R34GTR

49. 2 Fast 2 Furious – 1999 Nissan Skyline R34GTR

49. 2 Fast 2 Furious – 1999 Nissan Skyline R34GTR

The silver and blue Skyline was the star of the start of the second F&F franchise and we all remember the (over the top) intro race. Is it possible for a Skyline to jump over a Supra? I’m not sure it is, but it’s funny to think some people believed it.

48. Blade – 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

48. Blade – 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

48. Blade – 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

The evil Charger owned by “daywalker” Blade featured in all three of the Blade trilogy, it’s evil, yet simple style won the hearts of many people for it’s understated style, and awesome engine.

47. XXX 2 – 2005 Shelby Cobra Prototype

47. XXX 2 – 2005 Shelby Cobra Prototype

47. XXX 2 – 2005 Shelby Cobra Prototype

Only appearing at the end of this film, this Shelby concept had a similar role to the (above) Skyline, to perform something (CGI) incredibly unbelievable, yet entertaining none the less. It sadly never went into production, which means no one got to test to see if it really could drive on train tracks with bare rims. 

46. Cheech and Chong Up In Smoke – Chevrolet Step Van

46. Cheech and Chong Up In Smoke – Chevrolet Step Van

46. Cheech and Chong Up In Smoke – Chevrolet Step Van

There’s not much to say about this custom Chevy Step Van, apart from the fact it was driven by Cheech and Chong and it was made from pot!

Awesome!

45. Uncle Buck – 1975 Murcury Marquis

45. Uncle Buck – 1975 Murcury Marquis

45. Uncle Buck – 1975 Murcury Marquis

This is a rare car indeed, not the car, but the persona. It’s a rusty nail which is on it’s last legs, yet people still want it. A classic piece of movie history driven by the late great John Candy. 

44. Tucker: The man And His Dreams – 1948 Tucker Sedan

44. Tucker: The man And His Dreams – 1948 Tucker Sedan

44. Tucker: The man And His Dreams – 1948 Tucker Sedan

The story of Preston Tucker and his attempts to make it in the car business. The Tucker Torpedo was one of only 51 cars made by Tucker before an unfortunate case of fraud. There are many fans for possibly one of the rarest brands in automotive history. 

43. The Rock – 1996 Ferrari F355 Spider

43. The Rock – 1996 Ferrari F355 Spider

43. The Rock – 1996 Ferrari F355 Spider

How to smash up a Ferrari 101. This film is for anyone who wants to see what happens when you trash a F355 Spider. You maybe disappointed though, as rumour has it it wasn’t a real F355 they crashed, only a replica based on either the Toyota MR2 or the Pontiac Fiero. 

42. Dumb and Dumber – 1984 Ford Econoline

42. Dumb and Dumber – 1984 Ford Econoline

42. Dumb and Dumber – 1984 Ford Econoline

There’s not much of the originally Econoline on display in Dumb and Dumber, but what a van! It’s obviously remembered for it’s dog like appearance as an advertisement for “Mutts Cutts”

41. Italian Job (2003) – 2003 BMW Mini Cooper S

41. Italian Job (2003) – 2003 BMW Mini Cooper S

41. Italian Job (2003) – 2003 BMW Mini Cooper S

The 2003 remake of the classic Italian Job was a great advertisement for the new BMW Mini Cooper S. Some good car chases and clever driving showed the car off as a fun plaything which everyone will have fun with. Shame the real car wasn’t as much fun. 

40. 48hrs/Another 48hrs – 1964 Cadillac DeVille Convertible

40. 48hrs/Another 48hrs – 1964 Cadillac DeVille Convertible

40. 48hrs/Another 48hrs – 1964 Cadillac DeVille Convertible

It’s good to see a classic Caddy in a film, it’s even better when it’s used as a cop car. What makes this one really special is what a great film. It’s so good, Jack manages to blow grand on an almost identical one for the sequel!

39. The Car – 1971 Lincoln Continental mk3

39. The Car – 1971 Lincoln Continental mk3

39. The Car – 1971 Lincoln Continental mk3

This heavily customized Lincoln Continental was responsible for terrorizing a small fictitious Utah town. Some likened it to the shark in Jaws. Whatever you think of it, you’ll always remember the horn!

38. Who Am I – 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 4

38. Who Am I – 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 4

38. Who Am I – 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 4

Jackie Chan going out of his mind with amnesia is a fun thing to watch. The car though is what most people remember of this film. Showing off it’s rally credentials by handling all terrains, all speeds and the odd fruit stand. 

37. Big Lebowski – 1973 Ford Gran Torino

37. Big Lebowski – 1973 Ford Gran Torino

37. Big Lebowski – 1973 Ford Gran Torino

Another car to get hammered all the way through the film. Dude’s 73 Torino gets crashed, stolen, trashed and of course, it has to be set of fire. Yet it’s still an awesome car that many would happily own. 

36. Kill Bill – 1997 Chevrolet 2500 Silverado Fleetside “Pussy Wagon”

36. Kill Bill – 1997 Chevrolet 2500 Silverado Fleetside “Pussy Wagon”

36. Kill Bill – 1997 Chevrolet 2500 Silverado Fleetside “Pussy Wagon”

The “Pussy Wagon” started the nickname of “Pussy Yellow” when referring to bright yellow on cars. The monster pick up will forever be remembered solely down to the paint job and name. It’s still use by Quentin Tarantino as his daily drive. 

35. Thelma and Louise – 1966 Ford Thunderbird

35. Thelma and Louise – 1966 Ford Thunderbird

35. Thelma and Louise – 1966 Ford Thunderbird

Another great road movie with a classic convertible in it. This one of course being remembered all the way through the film, but most notable of course, for the end scene where the car gets driven into the Grand Canyon. 

34. Le Mans – 1971 Porsche 917 Le Mans

34. Le Mans – 1971 Porsche 917 Le Mans

34. Le Mans – 1971 Porsche 917 Le Mans

It’s a film about 70′s Le Mans, with the two main cars being a Ferrari 512LM and this Porsche 917 driven by Steve McQueen. Similar to the Rock, the crash with the Porsche and the Ferrari was filmed using two replicas made up on VW Beetle chassis. 

33. XXX – 1967 Pontiac GTO

33. XXX – 1967 Pontiac GTO

33. XXX – 1967 Pontiac GTO

Not the greatest movie in the world, but this car is something else. It’s like Bond’s DB5 for the Playstation generation. Big, stylish, and fully laden with some awesome gadgets and weapons that even Q would have been proud. Although I doubt he would have painted it that sexy purple. 

32. Graduate – 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto

32. Graduate – 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto

32. Graduate – 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto

This classy little red Alfa was the poor man’s Ferrari in it’s day, and thanks to its star role in this film it was a world wide success. It’s well remembered for running out of fuel near the end of the film, leaving main character Benjamin the task of running to the Church. 

31. Grease – 1948 Ford De Lux

31. Grease – 1948 Ford De Lux

31. Grease – 1948 Ford De Lux

Greased Lightning, the car that races in storm drains, gets the girls, and near the end of the film (during the fantasy sing song) it manages to fly away. Well, it was the fantasy bit!

30. Gone In 60 Seconds (1974) – 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 “Eleanor”

30. Gone In 60 Seconds (1974) – 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 “Eleanor”

30. Gone In 60 Seconds (1974) – 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 “Eleanor”

If you ever want to see a film which is based around the car and a car chase, this is the one to watch. A 40 mins car chase starring this Mach 1 was the film! There were some people (who weren’t the greatest actors) and a script similar to Duel (non existent) but the car and that chase is what its about. 

29. Fast and Furious – 1970 Dodge Charger

29. Fast and Furious – 1970 Dodge Charger

29. Fast and Furious – 1970 Dodge Charger

Of the many cars from the fast and Furious 1, Dom’s Charger is probably the best known. It only appeared in the film a couple of times, but for the end 10 mins it plays a massive part in the film, including pulling a torque powered wheelie off the lines, and the above flip which (sadly) totals the car. 

28. Austin Powers – 1967 Jaguear E Type “Shaguar”

28. Austin Powers – 1967 Jaguear E Type “Shaguar”

28. Austin Powers – 1967 Jaguear E Type “Shaguar”

The only car for Austin Powers is the “Shaguar”. Using the classic 60′s E type Jaguar and simply painting a massive Union Jack on it is style like no other. Of course the number plate is well remembered too!

27. French Connection – 1971 Pontiac Lemans

27. French Connection – 1971 Pontiac Lemans

27. The French Connection – 1971 Pontiac Lemans

Regarded as one of if not the greatest Hollywood car chases, The French Connection doesn’t revolve around the chase, but it had a massive impact to the film. During filming, the crew didn’t have the permit to shoot the film, so a lot of the traffic in the chase with the El Train is real traffic! 

26. Nation Lampoon’s Animal House – 1964 Lincoln Continental mk2

26. Nation Lampoon’s Animal House – 1964 Lincoln Continental mk2

26. Nation Lampoon’s Animal House – 1964 Lincoln Continental mk2

The star of the show is Flounder’s brothers Lincoln Continental. this classy car stars off OK, but gets trashed while on a road trip with Pinto, Boon and Otter. The car ends up being fixed for the Homecoming Parade by D-Day, yet it doesn’t look much like the original. Evil!

25. Starsky and Hutch – 1976 Ford Gran Torino

25. Starsky and Hutch – 1976 Ford Gran Torino

25. Starsky and Hutch – 1976 Ford Gran Torino

The first car you need to forget about the TV series for. Yes it was popular before the 2004 film was made, but it played a big part on the big screen. Plenty of chases and high speed driving left people (once again) wanting a red Torino with a big red over the top stripe. 

24. Days of Thunder – 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Nascar

24. Days of Thunder – 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Nascar

24. Days of Thunder – 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Nascar

Top Gun is a… oh wait, no sorry, Days of Thunder is a film about Nascar. So lots of speed, lots of excitement, some awesome race cars, and of course crashing! There’s also a plot and some characters in there, but it felt a little too familiar. Still some great cars though.

23. Transformers – 2009 Chevrolet Camaro “Bumblebee”

23. Transformers – 2009 Chevrolet Camaro “Bumblebee”

23. Transformers – 2009 Chevrolet Camaro “Bumblebee”

Yes yes, originally Bumblebee was a VW Beetle, but in the 2007 movie of Transformers, they used a 74 Camaro which magically shifts itself into the soon to be released 2009 Chevy Camaro. At the time the car was of course a prototype, and was actually based on a Pontiac GTO. 

22. Risky Business – 1981 Porsche 928

22. Risky Business – 1981 Porsche 928

22. Risky Business – 1981 Porsche 928

Parents need to realise, that telling your teen-aged children not to do something, and then going away for the weekend is a terrible thing to do! Of course Joel borrows it, and of course it goes wrong when it end up in Lake Michigan! 

21. The Dukes Of Hazard – 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

21. The Dukes Of Hazard – 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

21. The Dukes Of Hazard – 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

The second car we need to forget about the TV program for. The classic General Lee got a modern upgrade to the big screen in 2005, and thankfully used an original 69 (although 68′s were used for some of the filming) and not some modern day prototype. Fast, sexy and awesome looking fun!

20. Ronin – 1998 BMW 535i

20. Ronin – 1998 BMW 535i

20. Ronin – 1998 BMW 535i

This is another film with an epic car chase in it, well actually there’s a few, but the big one is the Paris city center chase involving this BMW 535i, and the Peugeot 406, the BMW remembered of course for getting totaled in a crash which leads to the car being upside down in a construction site. This is regared as one of the best car chases in movie history. 

19. Vanishing Point/Death Proof – 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

19. Vanishing Point/Death Proof – 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

19. Vanishing Point/Death Proof – 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

A popular plot for 70′s car films are epitomised by Vanishing Point. The cross country multi state car chase with the police will forever be remembered, as will the white 70 Challenger R/T. The same car was also used in Tarantino’s Death Proof.

18. Christine – 1958 Plymouth Fury

18. Christine – 1958 Plymouth Fury

18. Christine – 1958 Plymouth Fury

The Stephen King classic book wonderfully transferred to the big screen in the epic film about an evil murderous Plymouth Fury. The Fury was in essence the Belvedere Sport with the evil red paint being an extra. It’s an evil car, for an evil story. 

17. James Bond (The Spy Who Loved Me) – 1975 Lotus Esprit

17. James Bond (The Spy Who Loved Me) – 1975 Lotus Esprit

17. James Bond (The Spy Who Loved Me) – 1975 Lotus Esprit

Q really pulled it out of the bag for The Spy Who Loved Me with this 75 Esprit. A modern (for it’s time) road car made by legendary British firm Lotus, transformed into a submarine. No clever CGI like in Transformers either! It was all old school engineering. 

16 – Wayne’s World – 1976 AMC Pacer

16 – Wayne’s World – 1976 AMC Pacer

16 – Wayne’s World – 1976 AMC Pacer

When a certain guitar solo kicks in in Queen’s classic Bohemian Rhapsody, people will nod their heads. Why? We all know the answer to that! The Mirth mobile was the ultra cool hatch to have! 

15. Duel – 1960 Peterbilt 281 Tanker

15. Duel – 1960 Peterbilt 281 Tanker

15. Duel – 1960 Peterbilt 281 Tanker

Steven Spielberg’s first feature film revolves around this monster Peterbilt 281 Tanker, playing a game of cat and mouse with a Plymouth Valiant. This film is a classic, with little dialogue and a great concept. Of course, the truck gets trashed at the end when it drives off a cliff. 

14. Cannonball Run – 1980 Lamborghini Countache LP400S

14. Cannonball Run – 1980 Lamborghini Countache LP400S

14. Cannonball Run – 1980 Lamborghini Countache LP400S

Ok, so this car hung on many a teenagers wall during the 80′s (and probably the 90′s and 00′s!) It was one of the cars that people noticed in a film featuring some of the worlds finest machines! (One of the other cars in this list was featured in the film) Of course, the sexy Adrienne Barbeau covered in spandex piloting it might have helped.

13. Bourne Identity – 1989 Mini 1100 Special

13. Bourne Identity – 1989 Mini 1100 Special

13. Bourne Identity – 1989 Mini 1100 Special

Another pretty wrecked car that has a spot in our hearts. Mainly due to an impressive mid Paris (the French obviously love car chases!) Police chase which sees it flying through little alley ways and down flights of steps like in the Italian Job. It takes a battering, but still keeps on going. 

12. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spider

12. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spider

12. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spider

What a car to take for a Joy Ride if your bunking off school! The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spider is a rare and special car. It’s in the Top 10: Most Expensive Cars Of All Time and rightly so. In case you were annoyed at the film makers for wrecking such a rare and expensive car, fear not, it was just a replica based on a Datsun 240z. 

11. Mad Max – 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT Coupe

11. Mad Max – 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT Coupe

11. Mad Max – 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT Coupe

“The Last of the V8′s” will forever be remembered as possibly the most bad ass cop car in movie history. It’s evil “futuristic” styling worked well, even if the supercharger button was only a prop, we can but dream!

10. Love Bug – 1963 Volkswagen Type 1 (Beetle)

10. Love Bug – 1963 Volkswagen Type 1 (Beetle)

10. Love Bug – 1963 Volkswagen Type 1 (Beetle)

OK, so Herbie was a magic little car that dreamt of being a race car. It was successful too, but not nearly as successful as the Beetle was for VW. It’s featured in 5 movies and a TV movie, and even though Lindsay Lohan ruined it for the youngsters of today, it’s still one of the most recognizable movie cars of all time.

9. American Graffiti – 1932 Ford Coupe

9. American Graffiti – 1932 Ford Coupe

9. American Graffiti – 1932 Ford Coupe

Written and directed by Star wars man George Lucas (a self confessed hot rod nut) the story of American Graffiti is based around teenagers driving round listening to the radio. Who cars when there’s not only Milner’s 32 Coupe, but over 20 over classic cars and hot rods (and a Vespa)! Helped popularity of hot rod’s with a new generation. 

8. Smoky and the Bandit – 1977 Pontiac Tans Am

8. Smoky and the Bandit – 1977 Pontiac Tans Am

8. Smoky and the Bandit – 1977 Pontiac Tans Am

Burt Reynolds is a fan favourite with road movies thanks to this staring role and Cannonball Run. In this he’s cruising (and speeding) around in this 77 Trans Am causing all kinds of mischief. Some great car chases, a funny script and this amazing car, great film. 

7. Gone in 60 Seconds – 1967 Shebly Mustang GT500

7. Gone in 60 Seconds – 1967 Shebly Mustang GT500

7. Gone in 60 Seconds – 1967 Shebly Mustang GT500

The re make of the Original 1974 classic wasn’t as good if you ask fans who have seen the original. However, the remake used the ultra rare Shelby Mustang GT 500 to play the part of Eleanor. It’s script and cast still aren’t that amazing, but that car is truly magnificent. Please not, “No Shelby’s where harmed in the making of this film.” It was a replica built on a Mustang. Real Shelby Mustang’s are to rare and expensive. 

6. Ghostbusters – 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor (ECTO1 )

6. Ghostbusters – 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor (ECTO1 )

6. Ghostbusters – 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor (ECTO1 )

Well, it’s one of if not the most recognized ambulances in the world (the only other one worth noting is Burt Reynold’s ambulance from Cannonball Run) It’s a bit busted when the Ghostbusters team buy it, but it’s so over the top that it’s amazing!

5. The Italian job (1969) – 1968 Austin Mini Cooper S

5. The Italian job (1969) – 1968 Austin Mini Cooper S

5. The Italian job (1969) – 1968 Austin Mini Cooper S

By 1969 the Mini was already on it’s way to becoming a legend in the auto world. This film sealed it’s fate and ever since people of all ages and sexes have dreamed of owning an original 68 Cooper s. No matter what people say about the Muira or Dino in the Italian Job, the Mini’s are the film. 

4. Blues Brothers – 1974 Dodge Monaro

4. Blues Brothers – 1974 Dodge Monaro

4. Blues Brothers – 1974 Dodge Monaro

It’s one of the all time best films. Yes it might not be a masterpiece of drama, but it’s funny, fast paced, has some of the biggest names in music in it, and oh yeah, that 74 Dodge Monaro marked up as a police car. It’s a great film to watch if you love watching nondescript police cars crashing into each other too.

3. Bullitt – 1968 Ford Mustang GT390 Fastback

3. Bullitt – 1968 Ford Mustang GT390 Fastback

3. Bullitt – 1968 Ford Mustang GT390 Fastback

This is often regarded as the greatest car chases of all time. The ever cool car nut Steve McQueen speeds round San Fransisco in the awesome 68 GT390 Fastback while being chased by the ever cool Black Charger. Rumour has it one of the original Fastbacks still exists somewhere in Ohio. 

2. Back to the Future 1/2/3 – 1981 Delorean DMC 12

2. Back to the Future 1/2/3 – 1981 Delorean DMC 12

2. Back to the Future Part 1,2,3 – 1981 Delorean DMC 12

It’s a touch choice going for the most memorable car, and this Delorean was so very close to the top. It featured in the massive box office smashes Back to the Future Part 1, 2 and of course 3. The heavily modified Delorean was of course a time machine/hover car that just rocked the 80′s. 

1. James Bond – 1963 Aston Martin DB5

1. James Bond – 1963 Aston Martin DB5

1. James Bond – 1963 Aston Martin DB5

Connery drove it in Goldfinger and Thunderball, it was then driven by Brosnan in Goldeneye and Tomorrow Never Dies. Craig then used it in Casino Royale and during all that Moore “borrowed” it for some fun with Burt Reynolds in Cannonball Run.

This car has a better resume than most actors of its time. Plus it’s an Aston Martin. The DB5 is the most memorable car of movie history. 

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The shelter forming covers come with a set of steel frames. These frames look like they are bulky, but they are easy to carry with you. The frames are supposed to be drilled on the ground to provide support. This is a simple task and can be done with minimal hand tools. Not that these portable car covers are only suitable for soil grounds. Otherwise, they may not be effective in rocky grounds since the stands cannot pierce the stone. The frames are also supposed to be elevated at a far distance from the cars to prevent rain water and bad elements like snow from falling on the car.

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Classic cars are very old and very special pieces of art. They therefore need care that is just as special for them. This is where they need insurance coverage. Being different from the rest of the cars we own the insurance that they need will also have to be different. This is where the classic car insurance companies come in. They offer this special car insurance to classic car owners.

To locate the classic car insurance companies is not that difficult to accomplish. If you want to save on time and energy the fastest way would be by going online. The classic car insurance companies are all over the internet. I recommend Buyclassiccars.com because it has the longest listing of car insures in USA, Canada and UK. It will save you on the trouble of running all around the city trying to find a classic car insurance company.

Classic car insurance companies will however have a few considerations to make before dishing out the policies. One of the most sensitive of these will be valuation of the classic car. This valuation can be determined in more than one way. The first way is to look at the actual value of the classic car. They have ways that they calculate it putting things like depreciation and apreciation on the car in all the years. The age of these cars makes this difficult.

The classic car insurance companies also present the option of a fixed maximum valuation. With this the car will only receive coverage of a certain maximum that the insurance sets. They will estimate that the car is not and will not be in the near future more than this amount.

The last and most prefered valuation is the agreed value. This lets you and the insurance company both have a say as to what value to give the car. Once this is agreed upon fairly then this will be the insurance value of the classic car. I say the most prefered option because this value is regularly being adjusted as the time goes by. The value is therefore always in correct proximity.

Once all the valuation has been done the classic car insurance companies then look at how you use the car. A classic car that is always being driven across the state for an autoshow will have wear and tear. The insurer will therefore have to think of how they will always be coughing up cash for repairs. The classic car insurance companies will therefore charge you higher premium rates.

The classic car insurance company will then have to know what kind of storage the car is receiving. The car needs a certain amount of security from vandalists and thieves. It has to be protected from the harshness of the weather too. All these considerations will go into deciding how much you will be paying as premium for the insurance. The worse the conditions then the higher the premium rates to be paid will be.

Acquiring a classic car is a very good investment to many people out there. Putting your faith in a classic car insurance company is just another further investment. It should not be viewed as a burden as they will definitely come in handy. We have to thank our stars for classic car insurance companies.

A Guide to Insurance for Classic Cars

Whether you collect classic and antique cars or you have just completed the rebuilding of your favourite car from the past, you do need to give serious consideration to the type of insurance policy that you have on the car. Insurance specifically for classic cars is not a new concept in automobile insurance and owners have been able to take out a special policy for the past five decades. In spite of this many owners of classic cars still insure the vehicles under a standard car insurance policy.

A standard car insurance policy for an antique car is quite expensive and you have less coverage under such a policy as you do for the vehicle that you use on a daily basis. By contacting an insurance provider that does offer this type of car insurance, you can not only save some of your hard-earned dollars but you can obtain more coverage for the money that you spend.

In order for a car to qualify for the type of insurance that is available for classic cars, your car does have to meet the insurer’s requirements. A classic car is one that is older than normal, usually 15 or 25 years old. You are not permitted to use this car for commercial transportation. There are many people who would pay to get a drive in a classic car and there are some owners who do operate this type of business, such as wedding cars for the bride and groom. Therefore in order to qualify for specialized insurance, you cannot use it to make money. Another common requirement of insurance providers is that the classic car you want to insure cannot be the primary vehicle that you use every day. You must have at least one other vehicle that you normally use keeping the antique car for special occasions only.

Insurance policies for classic cars are called collectors’ insurance. There are some insurance providers who have specific ages for the car to be deemed classic and therefore eligible for such a policy and there are also those who will sell you this type of policy no matter what the age of the car. The premiums are usually a great deal less than that of standard auto insurance, but there are special guidelines for the use of the car to which you must adhere.

When choosing an insurance policy for your classic car, you do have the choice of Actual Cash Value, Stated Value or Agreed Value. It is important to have an understanding of what each of these terms mean before you decide on one policy over another.

ACTUAL CASH VALUE

This is the same type of policy with regard to the value of the car as you would have under a standard policy. If the car is completely destroyed or if it is stolen, the insurance provider takes the price that you paid for the car or the cost of having it being restored at the time you took out the initial policy. This amount of money depreciates every year that you own the car and pays out am amount of money equal to the worth of the car at the time of the accident. It means that you could realize far less money than the car is actually worth to you.

STATED VALUE

In this type of policy, the pay out of a total loss or theft of the vehicle will be the lowest possible value. The insurance provider looks at three different values – the stated value, the actual cash value and the cost involved in repairing the car. The stated value refers to the maximum amount the insurer will pay out, but having this amount stated in the policy does not guarantee that you will actually receive this amount of money in a settlement.

AGREED VALUE

When purchasing an insurance policy for a classic car, this is the one that is most recommended. The policy guarantees an amount of money in writing and you will receive this amount of your car is completely destroyed or stolen. There is no actual cash value and no options for the insurance provider to pay out a lower sum of money than that stated in the policy.

You can also purchase additional insurance for the replacement value of the car.

Taking out insurance for a classic car also subjects you to some restrictions. For example, you may be only allowed to drive a set number of miles per year and you may not be permitted to drive to and from specific events, such as car shows. You should make sure that you read the fine print of any policy that you purchase so that you are fully aware of the terms of the insurance policy and that it does meet your needs.

Old cars are still a hit amongst people. The performance of these classic cars may not be as good as new ones but people still buy it for their beauty. ClassicCarJunction.com, has plenty of such classic cars, waiting for you. Some buyers want to buy these cars because of their elegant and timeless designs. On the other hand, some purchase it because of the powerful engine capacity. These classic cars are available at reasonable prices.

Many classic cars owners showcase their car in various exhibitions held in the city. These cars may or may not be in good working condition. People simply buy them because they love the old vehicles. The demand of such cars is increasing very rapidly. They are loved by both young and old generation. Hence, don’t be surprised if you see a lot of auctions in your city for these classic cars. So what makes a car classic? One must take a look at its engine, coach work, and its luxury accessories. The engine of this car is really powerful and the performance too is intriguing. Intricate coachwork is the most common feature of classic cars.

A car is called classic if it is 25 years or older. You will get thousands of old cars online. Classic cards are popular because they have everything that you’d yearn for in an ideal car. All these conditions are quite vague; every one has his own reason to call a car classic. Some of the famous old cars include Corvette, Chrysler New Yorker and Austin A40, etc. The Corvette model has all the features of a sports car. Many consider it as the best convertible car around. Manufacturers launched a new edition of this car with some additional styling. This car is become really famous amongst American classic cars enthusiasts.

The Chrysler New Yorker is the one of the best selling classic cars. It is the most popular model of Chrysler. This was the car that made the company famous in no time. In the late 30s, this car was ranked as the most efficient car. This reputation is still retained. Apart from this, Austin A40 is also a popular middle sized car. In the 50s and 60s, this car was manufactured in Britain. People like this car because of its classy and reliable look.

If you have been following the automobile industry for a long time, you must have noticed that all new cars have borrowed a lot of ideas from classic cars. Automotives industries use latest techniques and current style to make a brand new car. If you are planning to purchase such classic cars then be wary of the fact that you might have to spend a lot of money on repairs and maintenance. But you will certainly turn a lot of heads when you drive this car on the streets. Most of the people use this car to grab attention. Get ready to explore world of classic old cars, as they are being hailed in the automotive market due to their rising demand. So get your own classic old car today, that has something you were passionate about.

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There are plenty of Websites on the Internet selling classic cars but you cannot buy these automobiles from anywhere. A proper research is recommended before buying a car because there is a lot of money involved in the transaction and hence you have to be really careful. A wrong choice and you will regret it for quite some time. A classic car is quite unique as compared to other vehicles in the market. And this is what makes it classic. There are some people who collect these cars just as a hobby. These people usually belong to the up market society and don’t think twice about spending money. However, if you belong to a middle class section of the society, then it is recommended that you look around before buying a car.

There are a few Websites on the Internet which have a good collection of these cars and you can go have a look at them. The toughest part in buying cars is the value the price. There are chances of disagreements between the seller and buyer. The buyer might say that the vehicle is quite old and hence it doesn’t deserve the high price tag. On the other hand, the seller would say that the price is high because it is a vintage product. The price is definitely higher than other cars in the market.

The cost of the classic cars also depends upon the features that it has to offer. A car having a good collection of features will command a higher price. However, there are people who don’t purchase a classic car for driving it; they just want to keep a collection of such vintage automobiles. For such people, it makes no sense in having a look at the features since they are not going to use it much anyways. The cost of a car also depends on what the market wants. If the car has everything that the market is looking for, the price will be high and it will be hard to bring the price down even for someone who is really good at bargaining.  

The one best resource for finding classic cars is the Internet. There are tons of sites on the Internet offering new and old cars for sale. Old cars are usually recommended ahead of new ones since they give excellent value for money and the price is quite low. But you have to check if the car is good. There are people putting their old cars in the market just because they are sick of spending all the money on maintenance and repairs. Again, this might not matter much if you are just going to take the car and add it to your collection for showing off your friends.

Another great way to buy the cars is online auctions. There are plenty of classic cars available for sale at online auctions and you can some of the best deals here. The best thing about online auctions is that you have a chance of negotiating hard so you can save a lot of money this way.

If you don’t find any good classic cars on either the Internet or at the auctions, then you check out the classified section of your local newspapers. You will find some of the best deals here. The best part about this is that you will get to inspect the vehicle physically since the newspaper is local and all the advertisements are related to remote areas. Thus the three best resources for finding good classic cars are Internet, auctions and newspaper classified ads. Make sure you do a lot of research before buying the automobile.
 

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