Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

why are you suggesting that someone who admits having "no idea about cars" to buy a car which qualifies for classic car insurance......?

I suggested a range of options.

But on the classic front, apparently car's from as young as 10yo can qualify depending on insurer. The mileage is limited, but he implied it wouldn't be used much. I found this definition on a comparison site:

A ‘classic’ is any car more than 15 years old with a minimum value of £1,500, although this may differ depending on the insurer.
To be clear I'm suggesting he buy a 15yo Mondeo/similar, not a Triumph Spitfire.

most classic insurance requires garaging, i think

yeah, that^ was the main reason it was left field, as on the street in S.LDN is less likely to fly.