Cambridge & Counties Bank

It’s been a flying start for classic, vintage and sports finance. While the first few months of 2025 have brought global uncertainty, the same can’t be said for our beginning to the year at Cambridge & Counties Bank. It’s been an exceptionally strong first quarter for our Classic, Vintage & Sports (CV&S) team, with lending activity reaching new heights.

Compared to the same period last year, the number of deals completed is up 50%, and total lending has surged by 300%. This isn’t a reflection of the market overall, but it does speak to the strength of our expert team and how they work with customers to deliver tailored finance solutions.

It’s been exciting to support customers in acquiring some stand-out cars. Recent highlights include a Porsche 911 S/T, a McLaren P1, a classic Lotus Elan race car and a Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato –some for returning clients.

The market continues to evolve. While values have softened in parts of the sector, the best cars – those with rarity or with a strong background story – remain in demand. Collector tastes are shifting, with growing interest in 1990s and early 2000s models now within reach of a younger generation.

Hybrid and electric supercars continue to face depreciation challenges. Concerns over battery life, high costs and less driver engagement make ICE models, particularly special editions, more appealing.

Despite wider uncertainty, customer sentiment remains positive. Finance remains accessible and demand for quality vehicles is strong.

At Cambridge & Counties Bank we’re proud to support collectors through every stage of their journey.

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Contact Tom Senior at [email protected] or visit ccbank.co.uk/msmjune