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Old 24-04-2005, 11:32 AM
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hi there just wondering how many of you have got their S2's decleared as classic cars, what year the car is, and what the premium is?

mine is a 90model (G plate) and was wondering when my renewal comes round whether or not i would be able to insure it as a classic car?

are there any limitations to having this policy?

cant be bothered to spend another grand this next year for insurance!

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Old 24-04-2005, 11:38 AM
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From one of my previous posts:
After paying nearly £1400 to Norwich Union (even though I'm 28, but no no claims due to company car ) I also tried Heritage:

http://www.heritage-quote.co.uk/

They increased my mileage limit from 3000 to 5000 and saved me £1000!

I drive a 1988 (f) Escort RS Turbo S2 and if I can remember I'm sure the guy at heritage say classics can be over 10 years, obviously only certain cars are on the classic list though.
Old 24-04-2005, 07:53 PM
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Dependant on who it is, some companies say a classic car is based on thecar itself being over 15 years old. Both of my RS's are on classic insurance, even tho one is a S2. It is a 1986 D plate & even tho production continued up until 1991, HIC base it on the CAR and not production years. Therefore it is 19 years old & qualifies for their classic insurance scheme.

Similarly my S1 is a 1986 D plate & Adrian Flux cover that under classic insurance. Both have limited mileage btw..but this just keeps premium costs down.

With either of these companies, a 1990 g plate is a classic as far as they are concerend. You can even swop policies with the classics: HIC told me I could sell the S2 and insure any Cosworth up to a 1990 just like you can swop 'normal' insurance if you buy a new car.
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ok kool...by the time my insurance is here half the year would have past so im praying they will say that the late G plates will also be covered for classic insurance

just out of curiosity, howmuch do you save compared to normal quotes?

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i was originally going to go for a late S2 before i bought the S1 last year, and the H & J plates did not qualify for classic insurance: 1990/91 in '04 wasn't in the 15yr manufacture date. This meant that my premium would go up from £500-ish to nearly £800-£1k mark. So a saving of nearly 1/2.
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My series 2 is a 1987 e-reg, my 3dr was 1887 d-reg and the escort was more expensive!

couldn't believe it, over 180bhp more and a cosworth and it cost me more , cause of all the young drivers i was told.

It's insured the same, limited mileage (3k), and the cossy was £411 comp.
Old 25-04-2005, 11:57 AM
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I have 3 years no claims, running a modified rs turbo on a limited milage plan as it is my weekend car. I am 23 and pay just over £400 TPTT, my insurance company is HIC 08451290290
Old 25-04-2005, 12:09 PM
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im paying just over £500 full comp for a d plate rst cab with all the modificatioins listed with HIC on a limited millage plan its classic policy with an agreed value section, and track insurance included in that. im 25 with full n claims.
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How much would it be for someone with no no-claims

Do you think, there would still be a substantial saving or not ?

Car is ERST S2 1988
Old 25-04-2005, 03:13 PM
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give them a ring costs, no harm in getting a quote HIC 08451290290


i thought 1 yr equal 10% discount 2yrs equals 20% and so on up to 5 or 7 yrs ?

still think they will give you a good quote.
Old 25-04-2005, 05:57 PM
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Yeah its well worth it, i have been with them 3 years
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Forgot to mention..and RSTEVE dropped it in: HIC & Flux also do agreed values on your car: they won't just base it on a crappy one. If you've spent a load on your car, they'll agree a few with you via photo proof.
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im payin 1400 tpft adrian flux im 19 with 2 yrs no claims on a standard f plate s2
Old 26-04-2005, 12:31 PM
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but that aint classic car insurance is it ??

we are on about HIC or heritage quote
Old 26-04-2005, 07:16 PM
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Mine is under insured

Currently insured with HIC as a Classic. 1987 E Reg, all mods declared and an agreed value of only £10k. I paid £1300 last year for that. When I renew in August I want to put on about another £3k - £4k on the value.


Glenis - Just how big are your rear brakes???
Old 26-04-2005, 07:40 PM
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over 300mm - as a polite indicator pmsl
Old 26-04-2005, 08:28 PM
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300mm, on an RST?

Just how much over 300mm?
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301mm to be precise...

yes indeed
Old 26-04-2005, 08:41 PM
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How do you find them, what kind of adjuster do you have on there?

Oh and these are my fronts...




So your sig is wrong LOL
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Yeah mines on a classic policy with HIC 1990 G license 7 yrs 1 years no claims with them all mods disclosed 5000mls a year £712 fully comp or it was about £502 tpft
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LOL !

i will try and find out what adjuster is fitted, at the moment all i know is they are from Godspeed...

well i am sure you will agree that your car is not 'average' or standard... therefore i am excused... pmsl

what are the fronts ? 355mm ?
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I thought 30+ years was counted as classic - didnt even think s1 or2s qualified as old skool!
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Originally Posted by glenis
LOL !

i will try and find out what adjuster is fitted, at the moment all i know is they are from Godspeed...

well i am sure you will agree that your car is not 'average' or standard... therefore i am excused... pmsl

what are the fronts ? 355mm ?
Thanks for going to look into the adjuster for me. I am going for a 300mm rear disc conversion on mine too, so I might need some kind bias valve, but I would like to still use the load compensators if possible.

Na, my brakes are "only" 330mm. I didn't want to go any bigger because I want to get 16's on the car for track. I think you should have a little disclaimer in your sig


Sorry for taking over the thread
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