Tuesday, 9 July 2013

Get Noticed

Last weekend saw the annual Lichfield Cars in the Park show at Beacon Park. Every year the show seems to get bigger with some 13 modern car dealers displaying the very latest metal alongside 100’s of beautiful classic cars of all ages’ shapes and sizes. Self DriveClassics had a stand at the show on Sunday showing off the new range of classic car accessories and gifts as well as classic car hire. It is very promising to see so many young folks at these shows and there seems to be a real interest in classic cars. We see this as more and more people are using self drive classiccars as prom cars instead of the traditional (and a bit chav) stretch limo. So if you are looking for a prom car that’s a bit different go to www.selfdriveclassics.co.uk and see how you can stand out from the crowd.

Friday, 5 July 2013

Volvo P1800 project for sale


I bought this a couple of years ago intending to fully restore it to its former glory but with so much to do and several other project on the go I am sorry to say this one has to go. It is a 1964 Cow Horn P1800. It has been stripped to the bare shell (loom and dash are still in the car). I have already spent thousands on the shell having the drivers side completely rebuilt from the lower front wings, 3 piece sill, lower rear wing, rear arch and lower rear arch all replaced with new panels. The near side needs to be done. The engine has been completely rebuilt, crank reground, new bearings, bores honed and new rings, cylinder head skimmed with new valve guides all assembled with new gaskets. The rest of the car is in boxes. Be under no illusion – this is not a weekends work! However, once completed you will have one of the rare Cow Horn models of one of the most attractive classic cars out there. The project is up for sale at £3750 ovno. Call Steve on 07918715039 for more details.

Lichfield Cars in the Park

Lichfield cars in the Park Show

This weekend is Lichfield’s car in the park. Cars in the park has now become one of the largest car events in the Midlands and this year is looking bigger than ever with some 13+ car dealers showing off the latest models next to hundreds of beautiful classic cars of all makes models and years. Self Drive Classic will be there with a stand showing our new range of classic car gifts and accessories as well as details of the cars we have available for both self drive hire and chauffeur driven wedding cars. As far as I am aware entry to the show is free (£5 for parking)  and it looks like the sun is going to shine so bring the family along for a great day out in Lichfield.

Monday, 1 July 2013

Driving as a luxury rather than a necessity



When we dream of driving a classic car, rather than showing off to our friends, the thought that most appeals is often the freedom of traveling the British country roads, with the roof down, steering clear of the everyday horrors of traffic lights, pedestrian crossings and traffic jams. The sense of escapism may seem to be unattainable to many, but there is a simple prospect to join that select collection of classic car owners, if only for a week, a long weekend, a day or even just an afternoon.

Today, the classic car experience is not restricted only to owners. It’s so simple to hire a Morris Minor and take yourself back to 1948, replacing your anger at urban traffic with the independence and hopefulness of post-Second World War Britain. Rental allows you to get back to treating driving as a luxury rather than a stressful necessity.

Both men and women are taking up the prospect of touring their favourite British counties in style, taking advantage of car rental to trade in the constant traffic reports of congestion on the M6 with the growl of a good old fashioned engine.  What better way to spend a holiday, or weekend getaway?

If a week, or weekend seems too long a time to indulge, classic car hire could create the perfect romantic afternoon, an exciting gift for a friend, or even be one of the highlights of your wedding day.  The idea of driving may not be part of everyone’s dream, but in that case, the opportunity to be chauffer driven may be something that they have long fantasised about. With the ever increasingly popularity of School leaver’s proms and balls, Frogeye Sprite car hire could create a much more dramatic entrance than the usual Limousine or Hummer.

Hiring a classic car may not be as satisfying as owning one, but without having to worry about restoration or maintenance, with insurance included in the rental price, it can be an affordable option that gives you the true enjoyment of driving without taking the experience for granted.

Thursday, 27 June 2013

Don't Shoot

We have just updated the Aston Martin page with some of the images from our 'classic curves' project. Sadly we did not have enough time to produce our classic curves calendar for 2013 but we hope to have something special ready for the end of this year.

We have a very broad range of classic cars available for self drive hire from a Frogeye Sprite to a classic Mercedes so whatever the occasion we have the special classic to suit.

Really Useful Stuff



The Self Drive Classics range of classic car gifts continues to grow and we are always looking for new ideas. The latest addition is a classic style radio with the look from the 50's/60's, a proper tuning dial but this version does pick up FM! Our range of gifts and accessories complements our self drive hire cars so you can not only hire the car but also add something as a memento of the day.

Saturday, 15 June 2013

Frogeye Sprite Tribute T-shirts

If you have a Frogeye Sprite or you have always fancied one then how about one of our unique Frogeye tribute T-shirts? We also have a design for the Morris Minor 'Magic Moggie' along with many other great classic car gift ideas. Our range of gifts complements our collection of classic cars for self drive hire or chauffeur driven wedding hire. Our gift range includes period radios, useful glove box tools and accessories, a range of picnic hampers and picnic gear and a range of the finest driving gloves. You can browse our gift range along with our classic cars at www.selfdriveclassics.co.uk