Insurance for a 242 GT

dirtbike · Mar 6th, 2007, 11:37

Hi,

I'm wondering if there is a specific insurer that offers good deals on classic volvo's. I've recently bought a 1979 242 GT and want to know where is the best place to go regarding insurance.

The obvious emphasis is on cost but I don't want to be given a scrap value should something happen, I can see myself having trouble as it is left hand drive I'm 24 and I want to use it as a commuter. My old 1972 1300GT Escort used to cost me about £250 2 years ago.

Does the owners club offer anything? I know there are some ties with Chris Knott and Lancaster but as yet I haven't got round to phoning them.

Regards
Nick

CTCNetwork · Mar 6th, 2007, 12:05

Hi,

Chris Knott does a good deal when you are a paid up member of VOC and/or have modifications to your car.
There are a couple of others who advertise on the site that are recommended too.
Search and use insurance and knott for the terms and you'll find the topics covering the other brokers..

Des. . .

davebslater(uk) · Mar 6th, 2007, 19:03

did you buy that yellow 242 on ebay nick ?

john h · Mar 6th, 2007, 19:41

Nick,

Please post some pictures, I really like the 242.

Not Volvo-specifc, but I recommend Adrian Flux insurance for out-of-the- ordinary cars. Unlike most insurers, they're not scared of wierd/old/fast cars. My modified 1970 Scimitar (270bhp 4.6 V8) costs £400 fully comp, agreed value including business use. But, sadly, I am a little older than you!

Cheers

John

TheJoyOfSix · Mar 6th, 2007, 20:45

Footman James are pretty good too.

My 262C was £136 a year fully comp with breakdown cover and agreed value with a 8k miles a year allowance.

The 760 is £220 a year with the same but no mileage limit (and the agreed value is lower).

But................ I am 10 years older than you!

1stRaven · Mar 7th, 2007, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by V6 Man

Footman James are pretty good too.

My 262C was £136 a year fully comp with breakdown cover and agreed value with a 8k miles a year allowance.

The 760 is £220 a year with the same but no mileage limit (and the agreed value is lower).

But................ I am 10 years older than you!

Oh, tell the truth. its more than 10 years difference

dirtbike · Jun 7th, 2007, 20:43

So insuring an american car that was built in sweden with a bunch of useless UK insurance companies is a test of anyones patience!

I spoke to lots of people so far.

Flux is still the most appealing but maybe not the cheapest,
£346 as a classic with a 5k mile limit
£401 as a normal car without a mileage limit

Sureterm
£299 as a classic, (need to confirm whether this wil retain my ncb or not)

Gonna try footman James tomorrow but I don't think they deal with imports, norwich union were unable to quote this evening as their motor underwriting support team had already finished.

I don't think I'll even bother contacting chris knott as the car is a modified import, the 242 has now grown a B23ET engine under the bonnet and a homemade exhaust running on an aftermarked mappable ECU.

Can anyone think of anybody else worth considering, I'm hoping I can find something like a classic euro policy, for classic european cars.

Else I might just try and insure it as it is on the log book:

Volvo
Saloon
2-Axle-Rigid Body
Yellow

LOL what a joke!

Laters
Nick

Mar 6th, 2007, 11:37	#1
dirtbike New Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2016 15:08 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cheltenham	Insurance for a 242 GT Hi, I'm wondering if there is a specific insurer that offers good deals on classic volvo's. I've recently bought a 1979 242 GT and want to know where is the best place to go regarding insurance. The obvious emphasis is on cost but I don't want to be given a scrap value should something happen, I can see myself having trouble as it is left hand drive I'm 24 and I want to use it as a commuter. My old 1972 1300GT Escort used to cost me about £250 2 years ago. Does the owners club offer anything? I know there are some ties with Chris Knott and Lancaster but as yet I haven't got round to phoning them. Regards Nick

Mar 6th, 2007, 12:05	#2
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Chris Knott does a good deal when you are a paid up member of VOC and/or have modifications to your car. There are a couple of others who advertise on the site that are recommended too. Search and use insurance and knott for the terms and you'll find the topics covering the other brokers.. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

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Mar 6th, 2007, 20:45	#5
TheJoyOfSix N.F.I Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 23:33 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Belper View Photos By: TheJoyOfSix	Footman James are pretty good too. My 262C was £136 a year fully comp with breakdown cover and agreed value with a 8k miles a year allowance. The 760 is £220 a year with the same but no mileage limit (and the agreed value is lower). But................ I am 10 years older than you! __________________

Mar 6th, 2007, 19:41	#4
john h VOC Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 17:34 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Nick, Please post some pictures, I really like the 242. Not Volvo-specifc, but I recommend Adrian Flux insurance for out-of-the- ordinary cars. Unlike most insurers, they're not scared of wierd/old/fast cars. My modified 1970 Scimitar (270bhp 4.6 V8) costs £400 fully comp, agreed value including business use. But, sadly, I am a little older than you! Cheers John

Jun 7th, 2007, 20:43	#7
dirtbike New Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2016 15:08 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cheltenham	So insuring an american car that was built in sweden with a bunch of useless UK insurance companies is a test of anyones patience! I spoke to lots of people so far. Flux is still the most appealing but maybe not the cheapest, £346 as a classic with a 5k mile limit £401 as a normal car without a mileage limit Sureterm £299 as a classic, (need to confirm whether this wil retain my ncb or not) Gonna try footman James tomorrow but I don't think they deal with imports, norwich union were unable to quote this evening as their motor underwriting support team had already finished. I don't think I'll even bother contacting chris knott as the car is a modified import, the 242 has now grown a B23ET engine under the bonnet and a homemade exhaust running on an aftermarked mappable ECU. Can anyone think of anybody else worth considering, I'm hoping I can find something like a classic euro policy, for classic european cars. Else I might just try and insure it as it is on the log book: Volvo Saloon 2-Axle-Rigid Body Yellow LOL what a joke! Laters Nick

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