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Richard Brookman
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So Mr.Nice. was, like
> What is a classic?
> not referring to the RR classic but to classic vehicles generally.
>
> I suspect the tax-exempt land rovers are probably all regarded as
> classics?
>
> My land rover is 20 years old and has outlived most other cars made in
> 1984, does that make it a classic?
>
> It's one of the early 110's, made, I believe, when they were still
> making series 3's, does being an early model give it 'classic points'?
>
> What is a classic historically speaking?
>
> What is a classic in insurance terms? (I use my land rover for work so
> I doubt I'm in the running for cheaper classic car insurance anyway).
>
> While I'm whittering-on, are there any clues in the chassis number as
> to the production number of my land rover?
>
>
> Regards.
> Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)
I don't think there is a precise definition as there is with the terms
"vintage" and "veteran". It's more subjective. Most insurers seem to put
classic at about 20+ years.
Personal opinion, but I would reckon that cars go new -> old -> hack, and
then, IF certain conditions apply, classic. The conditions would be: ~30+
years old, no longer in production, held in high regard generally because of
good design or technology for the time, and at least some have been felt
worthy of restoration by enthusiasts. This would make a Morris 1000 a
classic, but an Allegro definitely not, except to the terminally sad.
To me, Series I and II and early Rangies will come into that category, but
Series IIIs and early 90/110s don't. Personal opinion, clouded by the fact
that I have a Series II and hanker after a Series I, but have no desire for
a Series III. To me, older 90s and 110s might be good, practical vehicles,
but they aren't classics yet.
Well done, Mark - there's the basis for a long and vicious thread here
--
Rich
Pas d'elle yeux Rhone que nous
> What is a classic?
> not referring to the RR classic but to classic vehicles generally.
>
> I suspect the tax-exempt land rovers are probably all regarded as
> classics?
>
> My land rover is 20 years old and has outlived most other cars made in
> 1984, does that make it a classic?
>
> It's one of the early 110's, made, I believe, when they were still
> making series 3's, does being an early model give it 'classic points'?
>
> What is a classic historically speaking?
>
> What is a classic in insurance terms? (I use my land rover for work so
> I doubt I'm in the running for cheaper classic car insurance anyway).
>
> While I'm whittering-on, are there any clues in the chassis number as
> to the production number of my land rover?
>
>
> Regards.
> Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)
I don't think there is a precise definition as there is with the terms
"vintage" and "veteran". It's more subjective. Most insurers seem to put
classic at about 20+ years.
Personal opinion, but I would reckon that cars go new -> old -> hack, and
then, IF certain conditions apply, classic. The conditions would be: ~30+
years old, no longer in production, held in high regard generally because of
good design or technology for the time, and at least some have been felt
worthy of restoration by enthusiasts. This would make a Morris 1000 a
classic, but an Allegro definitely not, except to the terminally sad.
To me, Series I and II and early Rangies will come into that category, but
Series IIIs and early 90/110s don't. Personal opinion, clouded by the fact
that I have a Series II and hanker after a Series I, but have no desire for
a Series III. To me, older 90s and 110s might be good, practical vehicles,
but they aren't classics yet.
Well done, Mark - there's the basis for a long and vicious thread here
--
Rich
Pas d'elle yeux Rhone que nous
