As we begin another year it's time to look ahead at a selection of classic car events that will be taking place in the UK and Europe over the next few months. This is just a snapshot of the many events that will be taking place between now and the end of April 2023.

Kicking things off from the 1st to the 5th of February 2023 is the Retromobile show in Paris, France. This is the event that makes Paris become the collectors' car capital for several days and is a great event for anyone interested in vintage cars.

Retromobile brings together a vast collection of vintage cars with dynamic displays showcasing legendary vehicles. The world's leading auction houses are also present to conduct sales, so this is your chance to journey through time and live the dream.

More information can be found here: https://www.retromobile.com/

The London Classic Car Show is now into its ninth year and this must-attend event returns to Olympia London for 2023 from the 24th to 26th of February 2023. This is the event for classic car buyers, collectors and enthusiasts.

The show will feature the "movers and shakers" of the classic car world, the vehicles at the upper end of the classic car market. A live auction has also been added to the list of events for 2023 and this will be limited to just 100 varied classic and collector's cars, with the auction to be conducted by Historics Auctioneers (The London Classic Car Show's newly-appointed Official Auction Partner) on the 25th February.

For more details on this event and tickets click here: https://www.theclassiccarshowuk.com/

A month later, the action moves to the NEC Birmingham from the 24th to 26th of March 2023 and the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show. This annual event is always popular and is regarded as one of the friendliest events on the calendar. From restoration projects to finding that dream ride, all can be experienced at this event.

Expert tips are available at the staged events and there will again be a host of over 1,000 classic cars to be admired, car clubs, barn finds, and an auction conducted by Classic Car Auctions.

This event has something for everyone, full details here: https://www.necrestorationshow.com/welcome

Moving into April and we strongly recommend the Techno Classica Essen in Germany from the 12th to the 16th of April 2023. The show is divided into numerous exhibition areas including the car and motorcycle industry, prestige cars, classic motorsport, restoration, automobilia, and car auctions, to name just a few.

More than 1,250 exhibitors from 30 nations will be found here in the 12 halls and open-air areas, so this is a huge event on a grand scale. With a theme each year, this world exhibition offers the most important meeting point and trade centre in the world.

More details and ticket information can be found here: http://www.siha.de/tce_uk.php?m=1&ms=1

Finally, to complete our short list of events during the early part of the year, we feature the 80th Goodwood Members' Meeting which takes place on the 15th and 16th of April 2023. You can get close-up access to all areas but you must be a member of the Goodwood Road Racing Club to attend in person.

The Members' Meeting, presented by Audrain Motorsport, is a thrilling weekend of epic motor racing, high-speed track demonstrations and fun-packed festivities which all take place in an uncrowded environment.

To check out all of the details or apply to become a member then head over to their website right here: https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/members-meeting/tickets-and-packages/

If you have an event that needs to be promoted then why not get it featured and showcased on our websites or through our range of marketing options? We have many options available so that your show or event can be presented to thousands of car enthusiasts and potential clients and/or visitors worldwide.

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2022 has been a very good year for the classic car market with a buoyant mood throughout the year. We have seen some cars sold for seriously big money in a market that has shown no signs of slowing down at all.

Just taking this year's Monterey Car Week as a prime example, the auctions set a new record for sales with a figure of $469 million, which was an increase of nearly 19% from the previous record of $394.5 million in 2015. With a sell-through rate nudging 80% and an average sale price of just over $590,000, this showcased the enthusiasm of the market in general in 2022.

The industry appears to be resilient to all that is currently happening in terms of price rises, inflation, or fears of a recession, with many buyers of collector cars in particular seeing their purchase as a real investment.

During the first half of the year, $2.16 billion was spent globally on classic cars, a good indication that the market is healthy indeed. Back in May, we also saw the sale of the world's most expensive car to date for $143 million - the Rudolf Uhlenhaut Mercedes-Benz 300SLR – one of just two built.

The live and online auction segment of the market has continued to thrive, with many auction companies posting post-auction record numbers, and this trend again seems set to continue into 2023.

In terms of trends during 2022 we have seen an increase in demand for cars and trucks made in the 1980s. This has been noticeable with younger buyers looking to purchase their first classic vehicles which are cheaper and more accessible than the older classics.

Porsche is a popular brand at any time, especially the 911 and Carrera models, but during the year we have seen a rise in the popularity of many vintage and older Porsches.

1930s cars have also become very popular, more so with those buyers looking for an investment, an object of art, or to be used on a very limited basis. Cars from this era are when designers really started to have an impact and their value is being appreciated right now.

For most buyers, however, the purchase of the classic car remains a passion rather than an investment, so trends will be constantly changing and different sectors of the market will see ups and downs in terms of what is currently popular.

As we look ahead to 2023, what can we expect? The market is expected to stay stable but without maybe some of the spectacular results we have seen in 2022.

Several vehicles are tipped to be the "ones to watch" in 2023 and could prove to be shrewd investments, these include makes such as the Lamborghini Diablo, Mercedes SL500, Bentley Turbo R, Triumph Spitfire, Austin Seven, the Saab 99 Turbo, and the original Ford Fiesta (with the Fiesta name set to be officially retired from June 2023) – to name just a select few.

At Classic Motors For Sale we have had another very busy year in all areas of the business. During 2022 we have seen our busiest months in 13 years of business with record months of site visitors, car sales, and clients signing up, proving the market remains positive and it is a great time to join us.

Our websites have recently undergone some major upgrading in preparation for 2023 and both our reach worldwide and subscriber list continue to grow, so we anticipate another big year ahead with these sites now live.

As a website media portal, we reach a huge global audience and we are committed to your success, offering a range of special dealer advertising packages to meet your specific budget and requirements.

The market would appear to be in a safe state moving forward and as always, classic cars should and will be bought to be enjoyed, so Happy Motoring to you all in 2023.

Classic cars can be very expensive, however, this can be outweighed by the fact that many tend to increase in value, so they are considered to be a good investment. Getting help to buy your classic car is often a requirement, with finance companies offering various services.

Banks and regular loan companies are of course an option but many may lack the experience of financing such a purchase. A standard car loan company may not be interested in financing a car that is over 20-25 years old, which is often the criteria for a classic vehicle. For these very reasons, using a speciality classic car finance company is considered to be a wise choice.

Getting an accurate assessment of the true value of your classic car before purchase is very important, a loan company that specialises in the market will be much better equipped to handle this issue. Classic car finance companies understand why you are buying the car and their experience in the market means they will provide an accurate and fair valuation.

Before getting the loan approval there will be the typical application steps to go through, credit checks, plus maybe a few additional ones for a classic car loan. Normally, the standard procedure is to pay an initial 10%-20% of the car's value, and then monthly payments spread over as many as 7 to 10 years (which is slightly longer than most standard car loans). You can of course pay a higher initial deposit and higher monthly payments to reduce the length of the loan, so all of this must be taken into consideration before deciding on the car purchase and loan.

The bottom line is to be sure you can afford to pay for this car of your dreams over the specified timeframe, so it is vitally important to get the car thoroughly checked before committing to any purchase, just to be sure that the car is exactly as it should be.

There are many finance companies out there that specialise in the classic car loan market so it's a good idea to shop around for the best deal or one that suits you.

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