Sharing Economy Could Save the Classic and Vintage Car
The term ‘Sharing Economy’ has only been widely used since about 2010, but is now becoming increasingly popular across a number markets, including the car industry. UK based classic car business believes that this new method, could keep classic cars on the road and save the classic car in the future, especially with self-driving cars just over the horizon.
BookAclassic, founded by car enthusiast, Claus Stig Christensen in 2010, gives classic car owners the opportunity to make money by actually driving their own classic car and hiring it out to others that are interested in experiencing it. Now the Danish entrepreneur believes that using a sharing economy method, will not only keep more classic cars on the road, but also help more people experience a vintage car that may soon be a museum piece, especially when self-driving cars become an everyday vehicle.
CEO of BookAclassic, Claus said: “When we first started BookAclassic, few people had heard of sharing economy, however we firmly believe this will keep classic cars on the road for much longer and allow the world to experience vintage vehicles.
“Technology is developing at a crazy rate and it is quite worrying that as time moves on, experiencing a classic car could become a thing of the past. It is a scary thought that self-drive cars could take over. Can you imagine not experiencing the feeling of driving or be driven by a human driver?”
As a renter at BookAclassic, you will be able to hire a classic car for a special event or just to an experience in a car that you may not otherwise get to drive in. Classic cars can be hired for all sorts of events like corporate events, weddings, commercials, film productions, fairs and more. Classic cars are eye-catching and are a way to make a statement.
As the owner of the vehicle, you will be able to stay with your classic car and drive it yourself for every event that you are hired for. This ensures that your classic car, which you love, is not misused or driven recklessly. You are in control of your car and for any booking that you accept.
Claus added: “Firstly, as a classic car owner you will be able to hire your car out and earn money, secondly, your classic will get the usage it needs to stay in a better mechanical condition and thirdly you are able to offer people a unique experience whilst staying in control of your own vehicle.
“Sharing economy is the future and will help everyone experience a whole history of historic motors for generations to come.”
