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What are the advantages and disadvantages of insuring a classic car with a standard insurance company?

I have a 1965 Ford Mustang that I'd like to insure. I've heard from friends that I can get a lower premium from specialty insurers vs. broad-market, standard insurers like State Farm or Allstate. What are the advantages and disadvantages of insuring a classic car with a standard insurance company?

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Alexah Grinnell · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It can be a lot easier to obtain
classic car insurance
through a standard insurance company vs. a specialty insurer.
Standard insurance companies don’t have as many underwriting guidelines as a specialty company does.
For example, your annual mileage allowed with a specialty company is extremely limited. You may also be disqualified for
classic car insurance
by a specialty insurance company if you’ve got too many:
  • tickets
  • claims
  • accidents
Classic car insurance can be a great price when you know where to look.
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