Senators

[TheBoy]

A Senator already is!!! When was the last time you parked up next/near/same carpark as one?  

LOL, I followed one in petrol station today - 24v I think (it had the twin, thin exhaust)

[tunnie]

might have to investigate this classic insurance!!

i'd be laughing if i got a quote for £150 for the year!! Just £75 each between me and my m8  

[tunnie]

rules from footman james, sadly i am 22...

The vehicle:
• Is over 15yrs of age ( Quotes available for younger vehicles please ring the number above for a quotation ) .
• Has not been modified from the manufacturer's standard specification.
• Is not a grey or parallel import including US imports.
• Is not valued at more than £50,000.
• Is not a Van, pickup, motor home or other commercial vehicle.
• Must be garaged at night.
• Your maximum annual mileage will not exceed 6000 mpa ( please ring us for higher options that may be available )

No more than four named drivers to be included on policy
No-one who will drive the vehicle on this insurance:
• Is under 25 years of age.
• Has a notifiable condition that has not been notified to DVLA.
• Has a conviction for non-motoring offences that has not been rehabilitated under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
• Has been refused insurance or had special terms imposed.
• Holds a provisional or non UK driving licence.
• Holds a full UK licence less than 5 years.

Please note cover is not available for reside

[Chopsdad]

rules from footman james, sadly i am 22...

The vehicle:
• Is over 15yrs of age ( Quotes available for younger vehicles please ring the number above for a quotation ) .
• Has not been modified from the manufacturer's standard specification.
• Is not a grey or parallel import including US imports.
• Is not valued at more than £50,000.
• Is not a Van, pickup, motor home or other commercial vehicle.
• Must be garaged at night.• Your maximum annual mileage will not exceed 6000 mpa ( please ring us for higher options that may be available )

No more than four named drivers to be included on policy
No-one who will drive the vehicle on this insurance:
• Is under 25 years of age.
• Has a notifiable condition that has not been notified to DVLA.
• Has a conviction for non-motoring offences that has not been rehabilitated under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
• Has been refused insurance or had special terms imposed.
• Holds a provisional or non UK driving licence.
• Holds a full UK licence less than 5 years.

Please note cover is not available for reside

You were knackered before it got to your age.

[tunnie]

rules from footman james, sadly i am 22...

The vehicle:
• Is over 15yrs of age ( Quotes available for younger vehicles please ring the number above for a quotation ) .
• Has not been modified from the manufacturer's standard specification.
• Is not a grey or parallel import including US imports.
• Is not valued at more than £50,000.
• Is not a Van, pickup, motor home or other commercial vehicle.
• Must be garaged at night.• Your maximum annual mileage will not exceed 6000 mpa ( please ring us for higher options that may be available )

No more than four named drivers to be included on policy
No-one who will drive the vehicle on this insurance:
• Is under 25 years of age.
• Has a notifiable condition that has not been notified to DVLA.
• Has a conviction for non-motoring offences that has not been rehabilitated under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
• Has been refused insurance or had special terms imposed.
• Holds a provisional or non UK driving licence.
• Holds a full UK licence less than 5 years.

Please note cover is not available for reside

You were knackered before it got to your age.

I have a garage with the house in London, but its full of crap... however its a safe area. Also got a garage here...

Just did a quote, with me 4 years older (so 26) came out at £175.14

Thinking about ringing them tomorrow, asking about under 25 cover, and driving in Europe.

To be honest, if the car gets nicked.. and the don't payout cause it was not garaged.. i won't be too fused, only £100 for the car anyway! - Fact is i would be legal when driving....

[TheBoy]

As the thing is worthless (in insurance terms), worth checking TPFT

[tunnie]

As the thing is worthless (in insurance terms), worth checking TPFT

Already did that, i did a quote on direct line. £365 fully comp... so i though damn thats cheap. Clicked TPFT.. £395!  

mijfife mentioned Footman James, they seam very cheap. But i need to ask about under 25 insurance & travel in Europe.

Actually i lied in my last post Hayes is not safe at all, someone got abducted from the station and beaten up, crashes always happening down my road, and down the bottom of the road MI5 raided it and gun shots heard, although it was never on the news?  

I watched with interest as black meggas pulled up and SWAT type guys got out but with NO markings on them saying Police or anything!   - I decided to walk on and ignor!

[TheBoy]

Any policy you get, I would check if it covers you abroad (due to your age) - obviously you will need a greencard whatever...

[tunnie]

Any policy you get, I would check if it covers you abroad (due to your age) - obviously you will need a greencard whatever...

Already checked Europe for Direct Line, £30 per month extra for each month over seas, can take 3 months in total... not bad i thought.

As per green card do you mean the IDP?

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/general_advice.html

[TheBoy]

No, its the insurance bit - directline (or whoever) will send you it...

[tunnie]

No, its the insurance bit - directline (or whoever) will send you it...

Ah cool cheers, will make sure i'll get that  

[mijfife]

Hi Tunnie,
             I know of lads in the Imp Club as young as 17 that have insurance throught FJ. The best bet would be to phone them as the phone quotes are always cheaper than the internet quote. Remember to ask what difference being a member of a classic car club makes, it's usually much more than the cost of joining the club in the first place. I'd be surprised if a classic policy cost you any more than £150.
Many Classic companies take cars from at least 15years old and some even as young as 10! As for garaging, most policies ask that the car is garaged at the address overnight and you are not technically covered for damage between something like 10pm and 6am. If it's anything like my policy, this only applies if the car is parked within 1/4mile of the garage  

There are plenty of other Classic companies out there too, Airdian Flux, Norton, Peter Best, to name a few. I've got Practical Classics magazine here if you want a list of some of the others.

Cheers Jim

[tunnie]

Hi Tunnie,
             I know of lads in the Imp Club as young as 17 that have insurance throught FJ. The best bet would be to phone them as the phone quotes are always cheaper than the internet quote. Remember to ask what difference being a member of a classic car club makes, it's usually much more than the cost of joining the club in the first place. I'd be surprised if a classic policy cost you any more than £150.
Many Classic companies take cars from at least 15years old and some even as young as 10! As for garaging, most policies ask that the car is garaged at the address overnight and you are not technically covered for damage between something like 10pm and 6am. If it's anything like my policy, this only applies if the car is parked within 1/4mile of the garage  

There are plenty of other Classic companies out there too, Airdian Flux, Norton, Peter Best, to name a few. I've got Practical Classics magazine here if you want a list of some of the others.

Cheers Jim

Excellent Jim, many thanks  

Save me a few quid there, makes it all the more tempting for a 24v Senny  

And at that price i can afford to insure it and be able to drive it before i go, as TheBoy mentioned to me the other day. It would be good to get the car running, and iron out any problems with it  

[Admin]

Any Senator that has not moved in 3 years would need to be free to interest me!

Tunnie, Senator would be an interesting (and good) choice. But why not go for one with MOT at least?
They can be picked up for £200-£400

As for arches? Forget it.  Finding the replacement arches is not easy and their quality is questionable. Not a recommended option.

Just find one with decent mechanics and sound chasis.

[tunnie]

Any Senator that has not moved in 3 years would need to be free to interest me!

Tunnie, Senator would be an interesting (and good) choice. But why not go for one with MOT at least?
They can be picked up for £200-£400

As for arches? Forget it.  Finding the replacement arches is not easy and their quality is questionable. Not a recommended option.

Just find one with decent mechanics and sound chasis.

Cheers Dave  

I will keep my eye out for them now i think, looking at photos of the engine bays they look very similar to that of the Omega. So i think i can find my way around!

Just out of interest, can the 3.0 24v be paper clip tested? - Also can it take standard Omega pads, i still have a set in the garage!