I've bought a what?

Rather than fixing any of the other vehicles in my possession, I've elected to throw money at yet another motor that's older than half the people I go to the pub with. Specifically, it's a Series III. Beyond that... I have no idea.

This is a bit of a problem, as I now need to obtain some insurance. Most of the larger insurance websites don't even recognise the existence of my new steed, let alone the engine capacity. I just got hung up on by a guy who claims it 'doesn't exist'.

So I was looking for a little advice.

What I *think* I have is a 1979 Series III. I believe it's a 2.5L Petrol engine. There's a hard-top in fetching white, with bench seating in the back for three. It's a short-wheelbase 88 inch jobbie, too.

What is the 'technical' definition of what I've bought, that will not stump brokers? And how many people are these technically licensed to carry? What should I be asking insurance for, precisely.

It seem that Lancaster are the most appropriate brokers for the job. Are they generally recommended, or are there others out there?

Thanks in advance.

It's more likely to be a 2.25 petrol (2,286cc) unless you've reason to believe it's been changed.

I believe that I was told it was a larger capacity than that. I don't have the documentation on me, though. Does such a vehicle not exist in standard format?

2.5 didn't come out until 1983/84 unless its a straight 6 which was a 2.6 or in USA 3ltr

The V8 is a 3.5ltr engine but I'm assuming it's not a v8 or you'd have said so?

Try Adrien Flux for insurance.

post a picture of the engine and we'll tell you what it is

Lancaster are not a bad choice, i'm with them and its cheap and easy to sort things out.

Adrian flux, footman James are a few others you can try but you have to ring, also the NFU

The 6 pot is a good engine, if it has 6 spark plugs then its the 6 pot.
Some of the parts are not as common, but still around.
Mines on classic motor insurance, they didnt hang up on me.

Lancaster managed my 2a over the internet. Can't remember having any funny options, and you can add mods if you think the engine has been bored out/replaced with a later one. I'd try some of the others (Flux, NFU etc) first if i had extensive mods, cos i think with lancaster they would add up.

Thanks, guys. *thumbs up*

Apparently it is the 2.25L version.

I'd rather avoid Adrian Flux if possible, due to hearing more than a few horror stories regarding them over at the SX owners club. I used to always swear by Firebond for insurance on fiddled about cars, but Lancaster seem to be pretty unbeatable on price.

Does anyone know how many they are licensed to carry, and how many I should insure for. Is it actually legal to have three in the front? And the bench seat in the back takes three but has no seatbelts. Again; is that legal for passengers?

I just don't really want to get the book thrown at me for carrying more people than I should.

cheers.

i used lancaster....fookin useless. tried to alter policy and kept gettin the same reply from the woman on the end of the line 'computer says no'...told her to cancel policy...'you cant do that'...watch me....tossers

Bench sets in the back take 2 per side don't they? I think at the S3 age they don't need belts (i've got laps on mine, v easy to fit) + 3 up front (it's a squeeze) makes 7.
Get some HD springs on the rear

I think my Lancaster policy says you don't earn NCD, but was cheap as chips (I never renew, always get a new quote/policy cos it's invariability cheaper). They don't seem like the best insurer, but you gets what you pays for.

i got mine (1977 s3) insured through the post office purely because it was a car change on the current policy and it was easier than faffing about getting new quotes amazingly the reg was even on their system which surprised me and the insurance bird lol

Carol Nash classic car insurance.... side faceing rear bench seats dont require seat belts....

Cheers for the help, guys. I've now picked my wagon up. I elected to go with Lancaster, as they aren't called 'Adrian Flux' and were about half the price of everyone else. I'll give 'em a year, and see how they treat me!

NFU mate, I am 20 years of age and am Insuring the very same vehicle, albeit a Diesel variant for £670 a year.

Landie_Man said:

NFU mate, I am 20 years of age and am Insuring the very same vehicle, albeit a Diesel variant for £670 a year.

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FOOK ME!!! My mate is 21, been driving 2 years and his is £150 a year, £20 more than mine, both with lancaster.

36 here, and £141. That's with 4000 milage per year.

Elwood Balboa said:

FOOK ME!!! My mate is 21, been driving 2 years and his is £150 a year, £20 more than mine, both with lancaster.

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my Ford Fiesta was £1,600

With Lancaster.... £141 fully comp including full recovery service and bearing in mind 3No speeding fines in the last 4 years (don't s'pose there relevant when you insure a S3) would have only been £76 if I hadn't taken the full recovery offer - pretty good deal I thought?

redhand said:

2.5 didn't come out until 1983/84 unless its a straight 6 which was a 2.6 or in USA 3ltr

The V8 is a 3.5ltr engine but I'm assuming it's not a v8 or you'd have said so?

Try Adrien Flux for insurance.

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Actually the NADA six pot was also 2.6 just with a different head on it to give 134bhp.
It won't be a six anyway as he says its a swb.