A classic niche.

Back in the '80s, an E-type Jaguar could cost you as much as £100,000. These days, classic cars are surprisingly affordable and there are many players offering specialist insurance. Tim Collison reports.

The term classic car means different things to different people.


Most insurers define classics as cars older than 20 years, although there
is a growing market for what are termed "future classics" - cars over 10
years' old that are likely to be collectible.


The classic car market is a true broker niche, with Hastings Direct the
only direct writer making any real headway in this field. Footman James,
Firebond, Lancaster Insurance Services, Peter Best Insurance Services, and
Prestige Insurance are

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