DeLorean Insurance
Are you looking for specialist insurance for your DeLorean car? At Chris Knott Insurance, we understand the unique insurance requirements of this iconic vehicle. Our dedicated DeLorean insurance provides complete cover that protects your investment in this distinctive piece of automotive history.
What makes insuring a DeLorean different?
DeLorean cars like DMC-12s require special classic car insurance for several reasons. With only around 9,000 ever produced between 1981 and 1983, these cars are now rare collectors’ items with distinctive features that standard insurers struggle to properly value. The unique stainless steel body panels, signature gull-wing doors, and pop culture status from the “Back to the Future” films make these vehicles truly special.
Their historical significance and cult following mean they often appreciate in value, unlike standard cars. Regular motor insurance doesn’t account for these unique characteristics, so specialist DeLorean insurance is essential.
Why do you need specialist DeLorean insurance?
Standard car insurance policies rarely work well for iconic vehicles like the DeLorean DMC-12. Regular policies often miss key aspects of DeLorean ownership, including:
- The appreciating value of these rare collector vehicles
- Specialised parts availability and repair considerations
- Unique stainless steel body panel maintenance and repair
- Gull-wing door mechanism complexity
- Modified or enhanced examples with performance upgrades
- Usage patterns typical of Delorean owners rather than daily drivers
- Attendance at shows, exhibitions and enthusiast events
- Higher than average values compared to cars of similar age
Our tailored DeLorean insurance recognises these unique characteristics and provides the best cover for your prized vehicle.
What does DeLorean insurance cover?
Our DeLorean insurance policies can be customised to your specific requirements, typically covering:
- Comprehensive protection against accidental damage
- Fire and theft coverage
- Third-party liability protection
- Salvage retention options
- Cover for spare parts and accessories
- European driving cover
- Limited mileage discounts
- Attendance at shows and events
Each DeLorean has its unique story and condition, so we create tailored policies rather than generic solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have been providing specialist vehicle insurance solutions since 1983. Our expertise in classic, collector, and specialist vehicles makes us ideally placed to arrange insurance for your DeLorean classic car.
Contact us today for a DeLorean insurance quote. Our knowledgeable team will help you find the best cover to protect your slice of automotive history.
Classic, Vintage, Cherished or Collector Car Insurance policies provide specialist cover and sometimes extra benefits for your vehicle. Typically it provides protection for valuable and old cars that aren’t your daily drive; they may even be unusual or imports. Insurance that provides adequate protection is vital so it’s often worth ensuring that you find a policy with ‘agreed value’ wording. If the worst happens and you suffer a total loss, your cherished car could be written off, but you can get the value you agreed with the insurer in a claim, rather than the market price for a vehicle of a similar age.
Cars from the 1980s onwards with onboard electronics may qualify as modern classics. Insurers may also consider your car a modern classic if it is a particularly good example of its type or is highly desirable.
Absolutely. We’ve worked with owners clubs since 1983 and we welcome classic car club and forum members because enthusiasts tend to be careful drivers who lavish attention on their cherished cars. Visit our Owners’ Club Insurance page to find out more.
That’s not a problem! We don’t just arrange Car Insurance for Classic Cars. We can arrange Car Insurance for older vehicles too. We’ll advise on the best Old Car Insurance policy for your needs.
It can be, yes. Older cars are often simpler, heavier, slower. As such, they are less at risk of a claim. As a rule, classic car drivers are more cautious, drive fewer miles, shorter distances, at quieter times and in fairer weather – all of which minimises risk.
There may be. For instance, modifications may affect a car’s ‘classic’ status, so it’s important to declare this when getting a quote. Some insurers will have driver age and mileage limits too. Track days or racing may not be covered, depending on the insurer. In addition, for insurance purposes, a classic car can’t be your everyday vehicle and should benefit from off-road and/or garage parking. An independent insurance broker can help to ensure you have the right cherished vehicle insurance policy for your needs.
Yes, we can arrange Replica Car and Kit Car Insurance. Our experienced team of car insurance brokers is able to tailor a policy to you and your car.
We can even provide:
- Salvage options: get your vehicle or its parts back after a write-off event.
- Agreed value: receive a set amount in the event of a claim.
- Spare parts: protect any spare parts you may have against theft, loss or damage.
- Limited mileage car insurance: discounts may be available if you don’t drive the vehicle often.
Either request your Classic Car Insurance quotes online, or call us on 0800 917 2274.
Yes, at Chris Knott, we know that passionate car enthusiasts may want to make changes to their vehicles to improve their appearance and performance. Just let us know about any of the modifications when you come to arrange a quote and we’ll factor this into the price.
Yes we can! Collector Car Insurance is an ideal option if you are a true enthusiast and want to insure all of your prized vehicles under one policy. It is particularly suited to those who have at least one classic or specialist vehicle alongside a collection of other classic or modern cars, motorcycles or commercial vehicles.
If you don’t have any specialist or classic cars in your collection, then Collector Car Insurance may not be for you.
The benefit of a Collector Car Insurance policy is that you have just one set of policy documents and one renewal date for all of your beloved vehicles. Each car under the policy will also accrue its own no claims bonus.
To find out if Collector Car Insurance is right for you, get in touch with our experienced team.
Yes! We are able to arrange breakdown cover for most vehicle types. Visit our Breakdown Insurance page to get a quote.
