Petrol cars will be ‘a hobby’ in the future

Earlier this year, Paul Cowland said classic cars were likely to become ‘more of a hobby thing’. However, he added that there will ‘always’ be a place for them among enthusiasts. He also claimed the Government is unlikely to ‘get rid of’ classic cars despite concern among many owners.Mr Cowland has predicted historic cars will probably get ‘historic status’ so owners can still use them.He warned running a classic might become more expensive but said they would only be used as a weekend car.Speaking to Manor Park Classics, the TV star said: ‘When the car was invented we didn’t stop riding horses did we.’So I think it will just become more of a hobby thing, which is no bad thing.READ MORE: Cyclists warned riding in the middle of the road is ‘daft’ An expert has claimed that petrol cars will become more of a ‘hobby’. (Image: Getty)’It represents billions of pounds for the economy, it represents a lot of jobs, a lot of tax income, so I don’t think the Government’s going to get rid of it.’The people who say that’s going to happen, I don’t think that’s going to happen in a hurry.’I think we will be pushed into a corner where we will be quite happy as a little hobby thing.’We will get historic status for cars, we can drive them two or three thousand miles a year which for most classics is what they do anyway.DON’T MISS Car insurance policies could be invalidated by window issues [WARNING] Drivers urged to follow specific winter tips to ensure safety [INSIGHT] E10 branded as ‘another disaster’ and ‘useless’ for drivers [REVEAL]  Electric cars are likely to become the first choice when it comes to motoring. (Image: Getty) New car registrations by type. (Image: EXPRESS)’We may use these vehicles in different ways, maybe more trackdays, more off-roading. We may use those vehicles differently in the future but it’s in the DNA.’There is a passion there and its hearts and minds, that doesn’t go away. People will always want to drive vehicles.’Ownership may change, you may go to a storage facility and then you drive vehicles at weekends.’The way we use and own those vehicles, the types of vehicles may change.”But if you look, it’s a multi-billion pound industry with over 100,000 employed in it. So we will find ways to make sure this industry carries on.’