The trend, hobby and passion many people have for buying and collecting older vehicles can seem alien to those obsessed with the fastest, flashiest and newest cars around.
You wouldn’t pay thousands for a forty year old caravan, so why bother for a car of a similar age?
They can appear expensive to buy, insure and run but there are many aspects to classic vehicles that appeal to drivers and just the general car lover. Before dismissing the next vehicle you see without electric windows as a has-been waiting for the scrap yard to come calling, consider the merits owning a classic vehicle provides.
Sociable Motors
Purchasing a classic car is more than just buying another vehicle to get to work or go on holiday in. You’re buying into a lifestyle and one with the potential to be highly sociable at that. There are numerous car clubs for almost every model of classic car across the country which hold regular meetings and events.
From road runs to quiz nights and informal meet-ups for a drink and chat, it’s a great way to meet people with a similar interest (and seek useful car-related advice). Various places also host vintage vehicle shows every so often and having such a vehicle allows you to participate.
Full of Character
Cars, vans and lorries all look the same these days. From three-door silver hatchbacks to five-door shiny grey compact cars, it can be uninspiring searching for a fresh motor. This does mean it’s easy and cheap to get hold of replacement parts but it can turn driving into a dull activity.
Instead getting into your car should be an enjoyable experience and being behind the wheel of a vehicle with history and character is the best way to do this. Whether for work or pleasure there are many classic vehicles that fulfil this purpose.
Financial Investment
A lot of classic vehicles can be picked up for fairly cheap from car auctions, especially if they need a bit of work doing. There may not be any classic electric cars but repairing an older model rather than buying fresh is one of the greenest methods around.
Replacement parts may be a little more costly but even insurance, if you’ve got a clean record, is far from outrageous. Plus, if you do decide to sell your classic motor on somewhere down the line you’re bound to get a good price for it if it’s well maintained.
