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Buying guides, histories and ownership advice for the classic and collectable cars we love, from Tony and The CCI Company.
November 7, 2026
Why Provenance Decides What a Classic Car Is Really Worth
Learn how classic car provenance, ownership records and matching numbers influence value, authenticity and buyer confidence when choosing collectible cars.
November 4, 2026
Importing a Classic Car to Australia: What to Check Before You Buy
A classic car can look just right in photographs and still bring complicated questions across the border. Before you commit, it pays to understand the car’s history, import approval, condition…
October 29, 2026
Buying a Classic Car from Sydney When You Live in Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth
How to buy a classic car from Sydney when you live in Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth: remote checks, safe payment, transport and registering it in your state.
August 19, 2026
What Is the Ariel Nomad? A Guide to Owning One in Australia
What is the Ariel Nomad? How its 235bhp, featherweight spaceframe and six-speed manual drive, what it's built for, and owning one in Australia.
August 11, 2026
Investing in Classic Convertibles in Sydney: What Collectors Should Know
Thinking of a classic convertible as an investment? The CCI Company explains values, provenance and what to buy among classic cars in Sydney and NSW.
August 11, 2026
Owning a Jaguar V12 in Australia: The 5.3 Litre Maintenance Guide
What does it really cost to run a Jaguar 5.3 litre V12? The CCI Company covers cooling, servicing and care for XJS owners buying classic cars in Sydney.
August 11, 2026
Jaguar XJS vs E-Type: Which Classic Jaguar Should You Buy?
Torn between a Jaguar XJS and an E-Type? Compare styling, V12 power, running costs and values with The CCI Company, classic car specialists in Sydney.
July 28, 2026
1981 DeLorean DMC-12: The Stainless Icon Collectors Still Chase
Rare, famous and unmistakable, the DeLorean DMC-12 endures as a collectible. What makes a good example, and what buyers should know before the search.
June 16, 2026
Lotus Esprit GT3 Buyer’s Guide: History, Driving Feel and What to Check
The Lotus Esprit GT3, one of only 196 built: its history, specs, how it drives against the V8, what to check before buying, and its rarity in Australia.