Here to stay. Established in 1985. Having already provided 35 years of specialist cover for classic cars, we aren't going anywhere. What we don't know about classic car insurance isn't worth knowing. Iconic, antique, collectable or prestige, we specialise in insurance policies that are as unique as your car.
Our UK based team know this niche market inside-out so with us behind the wheel you're guaranteed immaculate service. Looking for contact information for ourselves, your breakdown or insurance policy provider? Look no further. For the past 35 years we've been a specialist, independently owned classic car insurance broker who pride ourselves on exemplary customer service, industry knowledge, personal approach and competitive premiums.
Our UK based team know this niche market inside-out so with us behind the wheel you're guaranteed immaculate service. Looking for contact information for ourselves, your breakdown or insurance policy provider? Look no further. For the past 35 years we've been a specialist, independently owned classic car insurance broker who pride ourselves on exemplary customer service, industry knowledge, personal approach and competitive premiums.
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Veteran car insurance is for cars from a certain period in time, generally used for all vehicles made up to and including 1918. This spans the birth of the modern car and its journey into mass production. In 1887, Panhard et Levassor were the first company to produce motor cars exclusively. By 1903 there were approximately 60,000 cars in the entire world, with familiar names like Peugeot and Renault establishing themselves within the market.
Vintage car insurance is generally used for cars manufactured between the years of 1919 and 1930. After the veteran car period, cars were in mass production, but were still a rarity to be seen. 1919 marked the start of rapid advances in car performance and affordability. Some of the smaller manufacturers crumbled under the strain of a depression in the early 20s.
Classic car is a broad term often used to describe any older car, as there is no definition that is set in stone. Unlike the definitions used with Historic Vehicle Tax (pre 1973) we felt it shouldn't be a fixed value. We created our categories with expansion in mind. Modern and future classic will always apply to the upper age brackets of vehicles, but as time passes, these brackets move.
Modern classic car insurance is for the cars considered not old enough to be classic and no longer young enough to be a future classic. Typically made from 1989 up to the millennium, the modern classic is owned by a true car enthusiast who would often use as a second cherished vehicle keeping it safely locked up at night in their garage.
Future classic car insurance covers 21st century cars, including those that are brand new. These will undisputedly be the classics of the future, whereas some cars only become classic with the passage of time. Future classics are usually the luxury, high performance sports cars produced by one of the prestigious marques.
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Mick Dunne
Jan 06, 2022
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Bryan Lister
Sep 18, 2021
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Stevie Vdubaru
Aug 24, 2021
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Mark Spence
Aug 16, 2021
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Paul Brockington
Apr 28, 2021
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Had my renewal and called to ask them if they could do anything for me on the price as another well known company was cheaper.
All I had to do was email the quote I had and straight away while I was still on the phone they price matched it for me.
I have been with classic line since I got the car 5 or 6 years ago and really wanted to stay with them and thanks to them being very happy to help me out they now have me as a customer again.
I would not hesitate to recommend classic line
Very professional, helpful and good value
Well done classic line
Regards
Paul
All I had to do was email the quote I had and straight away while I was still on the phone they price matched it for me.
I have been with classic line since I got the car 5 or 6 years ago and really wanted to stay with them and thanks to them being very happy to help me out they now have me as a customer again.
I would not hesitate to recommend classic line
Very professional, helpful and good value
Well done classic line
Regards
Paul
John Birt
Mar 05, 2021
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I contacted ClassicLine about my specific insurance requirements for my collectable but not classic Porsche 911. Other insurance companies could not help. I spoke to Rob who understood my requirements and took the time to find a policy that was exactly what I needed, for a price that was lower than I was expecting. I have since recommended ClassicLine to a friends and family.
Jon Badley
Dec 06, 2020
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I have had policies with ClassicLine for approximately five years, and came across them by accident when trying to arrange cover for an unregistered car I had imported, and was going through the process of registering. The way the staff handle my requests, questions and constant vehicle changes has never been anything other than professional. They are always helpful, call back when they say they will, and are genuinely interested in keeping you on-cover. One of our vehicles is particularly difficult to insure - and as a result often has to move to a new provider each year. ClassicLine took a lot
Dave Tingling
Oct 25, 2020
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I had an agreed valuation for my car £85,000, this lasted for 2 years i just recently insured again with classicline and all details given and i stated the value of the car as £85k again. I then completed the agreed valuation form and sent pictures, bearing in mind i have do less than 500 miles in 4 years.
I got the vsluation back and they stated that the car valued at £65,000.i called them and asked the reason for the 20k reduction in value to be told that when it was valued last time it was overvalued.
They really do not have a clue on the value of classic cars, i will never use this company
I got the vsluation back and they stated that the car valued at £65,000.i called them and asked the reason for the 20k reduction in value to be told that when it was valued last time it was overvalued.
They really do not have a clue on the value of classic cars, i will never use this company
Mark B.
Jun 13, 2020
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Carl Grimsley
Jul 26, 2019
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Went online last night to get details to contact the insurance and change over vehicles, left a message and had a call back today.
Whilst looking at the google reviews left i got a little worried, well I shouldn’t have, was rather pleased, just an admin cost and the new vehicle is worth more in value so very happy, new documents emailed to me within 5 minutes. Perfect, if only all insurance was this easy, many thanks.
Whilst looking at the google reviews left i got a little worried, well I shouldn’t have, was rather pleased, just an admin cost and the new vehicle is worth more in value so very happy, new documents emailed to me within 5 minutes. Perfect, if only all insurance was this easy, many thanks.
