classic cars

Hi folks, looking to buy some nice sunday car for birthday present to myself. Thinking BMW M3 E46 or Porsche 911 996 model, both NA, around year 2003 and max €12,000. What will be better pick - for reliability and future classic status maybe?

Thanks

Roland, Swords

Hi, have you any information on the TMC Costin?

What year does a car have to be before it is classed as vintage?

I have just retired, with a bit of spare cash available and as returns on invested money are so poor at the moment, I was wondering if an investment in a vintage or classic car would be a wise alternative. And if so what make/model would you suggest?

Regards, PD.

My 1965 1,300cc Volkswagen Beetle (one of first six months of the 1300 version and so has six-volt electrics, purchased from the local Volkswagen agent as their demo model when six months old, so I am the only owner) was last on the road in 1978, driven only in and out of my garage in order to use the pit over which it is parked and was to be my retirement hobby. It is to be sold.

Lifetime mileage is 41,500 and apart from needing a brake overhaul, it could easily be put back on the road, though the original paint work looks a little ‘tired’ – it is Volkswagen sea-blue. Any idea what I could expect to get for it? And how I should go about selling it?

It is standard except for a fitted tow-bar; also, has bespoke leather seat covers made just after purchase in 1965.

When does a car become exempt from motor tax?

What club or association is there in Ireland for owners of classic BMW cars, and I mean vehicles 30 or more years old? Four years ago I met a chap in Mondello [at Mondello Live Sunday] who claimed to be a club for such people, and I do mean he, on his own, not a group. I have forgotten or lost his name but have not seen or heard of him or any events being held since.

This is my supplementary question to Neil Briscoe regarding VRT on classic cars. Thank you for following up Neil. Regarding the fact that the car in question has been in Ireland since 2006 without being registered, will this mean that a surcharge will apply on registering the car now due to the lateness of that registration?

Many thanks again

James

Sirs, I have an opportunity to purchase a classic car that was acquired in the UK in 2006, but little used and never registered. What registration charges and/or penalties are likely to be due now?

Much obliged.

James Edwards. Tullow.

What is the difference between a 1949 Packard and a 1950 Packard?