Beat the winter blues...

Is anyone looking forward to the spring yet?.We have been looking at the numerous shows on this year and we are carefully planning weekends away. The Warren Country and Golf Club in Maldon, Essex has regular breakfast meetings throughout the spring and summer and we have joined their Classic Car Club - well worth the cost for a stunning setting and lovely breakfast meeting with like minded car fans on six Sundays a year.

We have kept in the warm over the winter but we are starting to see a return to business as usual. We have sold our first car of the year last week - a lovely little 1960 Morris Minor. These 948cc cars are well made, look great and handle surprisingly well for a 60 year old car! We like them so much that this years focus on buying stock is Morris and MG brands. We hope to find some interesting vehicles of all shapes and sizes so please keep any eye on our progress.

Of course, from May this year cars older than 40 years will not need an MOT anymore to be used on the road. We will still have our cars tested as we think that not only is safety key but for a small amount of time and money you get a pretty good overview of the cars condition. If you are in the market for a classic make sure you find one that has been tested - or we are happy to view and assess for a car for you for a small fee. The peace of mind is invaluable.

So we find ourselves now able to buy a classic car, not have to MOT or tax it (as long as it is over 40 years old) and with very reasonable insurance. On a MGB or a Morris 1000 classic insurance for someone over 30 is usually around £100 a year. You can enjoy the car and the driving experience and it is very unlikely you will lose any money when you come to sell it. It really is, as the kids say, a 'no brainer'!

So if you are looking for something to do at weekends with the family or friends let us know and we will try and help you find your perfect classic car.

Happy motoring and stay tuned for progress!