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A class of its own

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January 2023

As insurance partner to Octane, Classic Insurance Services is delighted to be the headline sponsors of the Historic Motoring Awards, celebrating excellence throughout the classic and performance car sector.

A class of its own

The awards will share some of the world's most unique performance cars and as a specialist insurance provider for high-value vehicle collections, we appreciate the importance of protecting unique pieces of automotive history.

Rod Mitchell, founder and brand ambassador of Classic Insurance Services, explains: "We specialise in insuring rare and high-value vehicles and the specialist motor trade. Our clients require a personalised service, flexibility and discretion. Our ability to meet these needs are what sets us apart from other players in the market."

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Watchworld, like the classic car world, is working to protect its traditional skills

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A properly grand tour

2005 Maserati 4200GT

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2 mins

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ART OF THE ESTATE

Rolls-Royce didn't make a Corniche shooting brake, but Niels van Roij Design has and Octane gets to drive it.

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Mike Parkes

Ferrari works driver - and co-creator of the Hillman Imp

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3 mins

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Lorry-loads of fun

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Simon Owen

The Scalextric head of brand has a deep love of motorsport

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3 mins

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GIORGETTO GIUGIARO

He was crowned Designer of the Century in 1999. Now it's time for the great Giugiaro to look back on his stellar career

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New body set to protect and police historic racing

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1 min

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2 mins

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