Questions on insurance and covers

[basherX]

Morning all,

I'm thinking of returning to the fold sometime soon but will probably be in the position of needing to keep the S outside at least for a while. Can anyone recommend any insurers that would potentially offer classic insurance on a vehicle that's kept outside? And, also, does anyone know where I could get a really good quality S car cover that would be suitable for outdoor storage?

Thanks

B

[S2Mike]

Hi, there has been considerable discussion for insurance on here, cannot find the link at the mo, its only in the last month or so, watch this space.
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\http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=11&t=1242944&mid=272002&nmt=Insurance%3F

There you go.

Edited by S2Mike on Monday 22 April 12:10

[glenrobbo]

I reckon this is the best solution to outdoor living, it's a tailored car hood cover from Leven Products, keeps all the weather out, doesn't billow & flap about in the wind, & is 100% waterproof. It is held in place with flaps that tuck inside the boot & bonnet, & clips around the mirror stems. It also has a velcro opening part that lets you open the driver's door without removing the whole cover. Not the cheapest, but worth every penny.
I leave both windows down a bit for ventilation, and have a salt dehumidifier in the footwell.
I've tried other covers so you don't have to.
HTH,
Glen

PS, No connection with Leven, just a very satisfied customer.

[basherX]

S2Mike said:

Hi, there has been considerable discussion for insurance on here, cannot find the link at the mo, its only in the last month or so, watch this space.
.
\http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=11&t=1242944&mid=272002&nmt=Insurance%3F

There you go.

Edited by S2Mike on Monday 22 April 12:10

Thanks, interesting reading and gives me a start. Previously I was with hagerty but understand that they don't quote TVRs anymore

[basherX]

glenrobbo said:

I reckon this is the best solution to outdoor living, it's a tailored car hood cover from Leven Products, keeps all the weather out, doesn't billow & flap about in the wind, & is 100% waterproof. It is held in place with flaps that tuck inside the boot & bonnet, & clips around the mirror stems. It also has a velcro opening part that lets you open the driver's door without removing the whole cover. Not the cheapest, but worth every penny.
I leave both windows down a bit for ventilation, and have a salt dehumidifier in the footwell.
I've tried other covers so you don't have to.
HTH,
Glen

PS, No connection with Leven, just a very satisfied customer.

Thanks- I was thinking of a full body cover as I'd be concerned about the inevitable bird droppings, sap, salt spray and UV on the paintwork as the car may be sat for longish periods of time. Also, I have some fairly distressing memories of the boot filling up with rainwater one very wet evening- presumably no problems your end in respect of any of these?

[glenrobbo]

I reckon if you keep it well washed & waxed, & clean off any bird droppings as soon as you notice them, shouldn't be a problem. Tree sap may be an issue though, as would UV with red paint especially. The only real degradation. I've noticed is the filler cap & the wheel laquer. But I use mine all the time, so a "go car not a show car".

Re the boot, regularly clear out the two drain holes of debris using a bit of wire.
( Also the petrol filler drain tube ) & make sure the tubes are secure, then you shouldn't have a problem. The seals should be in contact with the boot lid when it's closed.

[Scoobimax]

glenrobbo][url said:

I leave both windows down a bit for ventilation

If I didn't know you better Glen, I'd say you're having a larf!!!

When fully up, my passenger door window is about 3 mm short of the roof panel

[phillpot]

These look good

All I would say is get a quality item or it will probably do more harm to the paintwork than the weather, birds and trees will ever do.

[glenrobbo]

Scoobimax said:

If I didn't know you better Glen, I'd say you're having a larf!!!

When fully up, my passenger door window is about 3 mm short of the roof panel

Max,
You know me well enough to know that I never have a laugh, I take my fun much too seriously for all that mullarky.
Have you tried winding a bit harder?
( But not as hard as Barry, or you may strip all the teeth. )
In spite of his age, Austin can still get it up all the way.

It just takes a while, that's all.
And careful manipulation.
It's not like just pressing a button you know.

[Scoobimax]

glenrobbo said:

Max,
You know me well enough to know that I never have a laugh, I take my fun much too seriously for all that mullarky.
Have you tried winding a bit harder?
( But not as hard as Barry, or you may strip all the teeth. )
In spite of his age, Austin can still get it up all the way.

It just takes a while, that's all.
And careful manipulation.
It's not like just pressing a button you know.

Haha - it goes all the way up to the hilt, don't you worry (ali A fame) I've even tried locating the the roof panel further over. As the Hamster said about the élan, ventilation