We checked this out. On a Classic policy for a new driver driving a Beetle (old style) on a 3PFT policy limited to 4500 miles and parked overnight on a private drive, SDP and one address for commuting is less than £500
That is very reasonable and makes a mockery of the mainstream insurance rip off merchants. I would imagine a 17year old could cause as much damage to any other car in a Beetle as he could a Micra.
Great stuff… and the beetle should get far more appreciation from other drivers/peers than any Micra! Get a pre '72 and he wont pay for tax either! 
On a personal note I do agree 100%!
Pre 72 are expensive and the tax saving is not so great anyway. We have tried all sorts of cars even Scimitars, TR7 etc for a laugh and they are all reasonable cheap in comparison to even a standard car.
I think we will probably get a nice Beetle/Mini etc and that way we should not lose anything on depreciation after a couple of years.
It will also give me another toy to play with.
I insured My Daugther on a 1.2 Clio, as the insured with both us adult as named drivers, as I did not wish to lose my noclaims on the 3000GT
Was supprised Quin quoted £425 full comp, although I understand it will increase to around £1200 when she passes , she will atleased have a year no claims built up
or two the way the theory test is going :lol: :roll: :shock:
Simon
Just been on the Collingswood site… what a great find…
240 quid for 3 months on my mondeo for my 17 year old son.
still a bit pricey for a year but far better than the 2800 notes my insurerer wanted :lol:
Glad to have helped.