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How to buy a vintage car
Fondly thought of as the golden age of motoring, the vintage era of 1919 to 1930 was epitomised by its sense of style and class and is celebrated for introducing the motor car to the masses. This appeal, coupled with an enjoyment of historic motoring, a passion for automotive heritage and a desire to preserve the vintage era for future generations, draws enthusiasts to own, show and restore vintage cars. Owners of vintage cars have a strong sense of pride in their vehicles, having painstakingly restored them piece by piece. Owning such a vehicle is a wonderful way to relive an automotive heyday.
Popular vintage cars
In the UK, to be classed as a vintage car a vehicle must have been manufactured between 1919 and 1930, however the definition of a classic car is far less clear. Generally, vehicles built post WWII and no later than 1973 are commonly labelled as `classics`. Similarly, the term `classic` is often used to denote that a vehicle is worthy of being collectable.
Morris, Austin and Singer were the largest and most prolific manufacturers in Britain during the vintage era. In 1922 Singer introduced a series of cars featuring a six cylinder head engine; popular models included the Super Six, Light Six and Senior Six. Five years later in 1927 they launched the ultimate light class car, named the Junior 850cc. It was Singer`s answer to the Austin Seven and it soon became the best selling car in its class during the vintage era.
Fondly thought of as the golden age of motoring, the vintage era of 1919 to 1930 was epitomised by its sense of style and class and is celebrated for introducing the motor car to the masses. This appeal, coupled with an enjoyment of historic motoring, a passion for automotive heritage and a desire to preserve the vintage era for future generations, draws enthusiasts to own, show and restore vintage cars. Owners of vintage cars have a strong sense of pride in their vehicles, having painstakingly restored them piece by piece. Owning such a vehicle is a wonderful way to relive an automotive heyday.
Popular vintage cars
In the UK, to be classed as a vintage car a vehicle must have been manufactured between 1919 and 1930, however the definition of a classic car is far less clear. Generally, vehicles built post WWII and no later than 1973 are commonly labelled as `classics`. Similarly, the term `classic` is often used to denote that a vehicle is worthy of being collectable.
Morris, Austin and Singer were the largest and most prolific manufacturers in Britain during the vintage era. In 1922 Singer introduced a series of cars featuring a six cylinder head engine; popular models included the Super Six, Light Six and Senior Six. Five years later in 1927 they launched the ultimate light class car, named the Junior 850cc. It was Singer`s answer to the Austin Seven and it soon became the best selling car in its class during the vintage era.
Earlier models of the Morris Oxford series are also popular with vintage car collectors. At the start of WWI the Morris Oxford was characterised by its `bullnose radiator`, which was retianed until the model was facelifted in 1926. The bullnose radiator eventually made way for the `flatnose` radiator style, which was later used on the Morris Oxford Six - a six cylinder version of the standard Oxford series.
Morris also produced `sporting` versions of their cars - today known as MG, an acronym for Morris Garages. The 1919 Oxford Bullnose gave rise to the first sporting MG - the 14/28 Super Sports.
In the luxury market, Wolesley, Rolls Royce and Bentley were targetting the affluent middle classes with advanced models boasting superior engineering, comfort and design. Today, these are both highly collectable as well as highly valuable.
Morris also produced `sporting` versions of their cars - today known as MG, an acronym for Morris Garages. The 1919 Oxford Bullnose gave rise to the first sporting MG - the 14/28 Super Sports.
In the luxury market, Wolesley, Rolls Royce and Bentley were targetting the affluent middle classes with advanced models boasting superior engineering, comfort and design. Today, these are both highly collectable as well as highly valuable.
