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At Casting Classics, our aim is to become the go to place for specialist car hire, whether that’s classics cars, supercars, prop cars or anything in between. Our directory began with individual car listings and we are now delighted to announce the launch of business listings. There is already a great range of businesses including […]

It may not come as a big surprise that the team at Casting Classics are car enthusiasts. We have a handful of classics between us and recently took one of them on an adventure to the continent. It’s often the case that classic cars don’t get driven very often for various reasons so it’s always […]

As we begin 2024, perhaps you’re thinking of purchasing a new classic car. Maybe you’re growing your fleet or considering owning your very first classic. Classic car ownership can be a strange phenomenon. We spend hours tinkering and polishing our pride and joy but how often do we actually drive them? Many of these motors […]

Probably not the greatest opening to a blog post but an important one to read if you’re going to be hiring out your car. You may have been thinking about listing your car on our directory but stopped to wonder how car insurance works in these rental scenarios. Do I have to be insured? Does […]

The allure of classic cars has captivated enthusiasts and investors alike for decades. These timeless machines not only represent a piece of automotive history but have also proven to be a potentially lucrative investment. In recent years, classic car values in the UK have experienced a meteoric rise, leaving many wondering if this growth is […]

London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has expanded for the second time, much to the dismay of car enthusiasts. The zone attempts to improve the air quality of the busy London’s streets but hasn’t been without controversy. If a vehicle doesn’t meet certain emission standards (Euro 4 for petrol and Euro 6 for diesel) drivers […]

You’ve owned your classic car for a while and it’s fast approaching it’s 40th birthday. That means no road tax, no more MOTs and no more pesky emissions laws like ULEZ and CAZ – right? Well, sort of – in this article we’ll dig into everything you need to know about historical vehicles and how […]