Chris Brucciani wrote on 8 Mar 1999 at 08:22:20
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= I don't drive either car over 2,000 miles per year. I am sure that
= if either one ever were damaged, there would be a huge dispute over
= the value of the car. There has got to be a better way to cover
= these. Does anyone know of a reputable insurer that specializes in
= old automobiles? Or, is there another solution?
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Chris-
There were a couple of threads posted on insurance this past year in
early April and mid-July. The ability to get a policy on a "classic"
or "antique" seems to depend on your location.
State Farm started insuring classics a couple of years ago in our
area; my '60 Chev costs about $100/year, including collision and
comprehensive. Since it's on the road only 6 months (snow, ya know)
this becomes a very reasonable $50. This year we'll probably put
the roadster on the same type of policy. There are some annual mileage
limits, but they're pretty liberal. Also you probably don't want to
have a smashup at a time or place that doesn't easily fall within the
limits of the policy.
Consensus of the posts from last year was to get a copy of Hemming's
Motor News, contact the companies that advertize there, and be sure to
have your cars appraised by a qualified independent appraiser.
Other posters can fill in what I've forgotten.
--Bob Keen
Chassell, Upper Peninsula, MI
'68 1600
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