Hi,
Just wanted to give young drivers a hint for getting cheap insurance. I'm 17 and I've managed to insure my Mini (with loads of mods including being bored to 1380 and running a 45 Weber) for less than £1500. Call a company called 'HIC', join a club, put a relative on your policy and have a limited milage policy.
Hope this helps a few people out because insurance is ridiculous regardless of how old your car is!
Ed.