History of.. Iconic Cars in Movies – Enthusiast Motor Insurance
Car chases have been a feature of film and television for a century. From North American gangster movies to cheap British murder mysteries, a car chase always sparked up the action. Here at Enthusiast we explore all our favourites.
History of Car Auctions – Enthusiast Motor Insurance
There is nothing that quickens the heart of a dedicated shopper like raising your hand or clicking a mouse to nail an auction sale bargain. During the Age of Lockdown and as conventional forms of commerce faltered, online auctions became an essential part of the vehicle buying process and also a spectator sport. They also […]
History of the Aussie Ute – Enthusiast Motor Insurance
Australia, located as it is a long way from everywhere, has needed to be inventive and self-reliant. This was never more evident than in the early 1930s when the country was beset by a savage and enduring economic Depression. The tale, so history has it, concerns a farmer who could only afford one vehicle which […]
History of.. Bespoke Luxury Cars – Enthusiast Motor Insurance
Last time we looked at the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) in the global market and how their popularity will inevitably bring change to motoring in Australia. Now is the time to check possible options for those entering the EV market, the benefits, and downsides. Cost: Looking down the list of electric vehicles available to […]
A Future With Electric Cars – Enthusiast Motor Insurance
Just a couple of years ago, that heading would have run in a different order and ended with a question mark. Not any more. Time has moved incredibly fast for the automotive industry and within a decade the Electric Vehicle (or EV) will absolutely dominate the global market for passenger cars. The recent announcement by […]
History of the Hot Rod Car – Enthusiast Motor Insurance
No points for guessing that the hot-rod movement began life in the USA. But the reasons behind its existence and even the origins of the name remain shrouded in conjecture. Money certainly played a role. Or lack of it, more to the point. Late-1930s America was a country emerging from Depression, where new cars were […]
History of.. Collecting Classic Cars Around the World – Enthusiast Motor Insurance
If you own a vehicle that’s 25 or 30 years old and not driven very often there’s a good chance you have discovered the benefits of Concessional Registration. Even if you’re considering buying an older vehicle, joining a club and exploring the availability of ‘Historic rego’ is worthwhile. Schemes that slash ownership costs for older […]
History of.. The Shelby Cobra 7.0-litre (and replicas) – Enthusiast Motor Insurance
On any weekend in many parts of Australia you can see examples of America’s most potent sports car roaming local roads and parked outside beachfront cafes. But all is not as it appears. Fewer than 100 of the famous/infamous Shelby Cobra 7.0-litre were made and when these cars sell they attract multi-million-dollar bids. So how […]
World Car Sales do a Covid-19 Nosedive – Enthusiast Motor Insurance
If you are still driving in 20 years’ time and a car manufactured back in 2020 takes your fancy, finding one might be a big ask. When the Pandemic went global during March of this year, among the first areas to be significantly affected were travel and transport. The latter was marked by a huge […]
Cleaning Your Car – Removing Seats – Enthusiast Motor Insurance
Recent global events will in the months ahead lead many Australians to be quarantined at home or laid off from their normal jobs. This confinement might last for a few days or several months and life stuck in your own home can become remarkably boring. Sitting on the couch watching comedies that weren’t funny the […]