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Post by topgun1965 on Aug 24, 2004 18:21:05 GMT 1
i am thinking of purchasing this car but can`t find a really cheap insurer.also i need to know if there is a good spares base out there.
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Post by Ian Leggett on Aug 25, 2004 23:10:03 GMT 1
If this is to be a hobby car (ie second) car the fully comp should be about £60 per year but you will need to quote a Standard Motor Club Membership number. It pays therefore to join the Club.
Spares are available for most of your needs,panels will often need repairing rather than replaced but donor cars do come along. Mechanical etc parts o.k.
Regards Ian Leggett.
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Post by rick halsall on Aug 26, 2004 16:20:52 GMT 1
ian, thanks for your e-mail. its scary when you are buying a classic for the first time,its always been a dream but its time i took the plunge.its good to know there is a support base out there. once again,many thanks
rick
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Post by Ian Leggett on Aug 28, 2004 23:18:58 GMT 1
Hello Again. If you have not bought a car yet, but are decided on a Standard it is a good idea to join the Club first as many cars change hands within the Club. Also try to take a drive of one of them to ensure you feel at home in it as the driving position is not to everyones taste /especially if you are very tall. Try to get the best you can afford, rather than a very cheap car which needs a lot spent on it later. £1000 should get you a nice one with 12 months Mot, sometimes they do get sold for £850 in similar condition within the Club. Interiors can be costly so look for a tidy one.
Any other help you need just post a reply here, or you can join us by downloading a Membership form on the Club page and advertise for your needs in the magazine,
Happy motoring. Regards Ian.
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Post by Webmaster on Aug 31, 2004 18:53:58 GMT 1
Just a note to say that there is no such thing as a 5 door Standard 10 so I hope you are looking for a four door. Insurance prices depend on the risk you pose to our preferred insurance company and where you live of course. Ian neglected to say that your policy will be for an "agreed value" to, so if you claim there is no quibble about payout. Also gives free breakdown recovery in the UK and throughout Europe so you can confidently run your Standard 10 as far as Prague for the same price!
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Post by Webmaster on Aug 31, 2004 18:56:29 GMT 1
By the way, I am tall at 6' 2" and a Standard 10 fits me fine!
Regards
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Post by rick on Aug 31, 2004 19:22:47 GMT 1
thanks for all the feedback it is very much appreciated
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Post by Debbie on Oct 7, 2004 20:03:55 GMT 1
I have found Footman James are good, they include free breakdown recovery which is also very useful. I have used the breakdown service more than once and they are quick, if they can't fix it on the spot, they tell you how so that you can give it a go yourself. If you are a Standard member there is a discount.
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