LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS
“Prestige. Power. Performance” - The Rover Sterling Mk. 1
The year is 1987, and an eight-year-old named Alex is mesmerised by his father’s latest car – an “Azure Blue” Rover Sterling. Little did he release that in 2016; he would be the proud owner of – apart from the 825i in the British Motor Museum - the earliest surviving production 800.
Austin Metro HLE - “economy without the sacrifices”
Some versions of a popular car are unfairly neglected by the classic press. The Series I Automatic appears to have far less of a profile than the MG and Vanden Plas, yet it is just as important to the Metro’s story.
The Last Great Rover – The 75 Tourer
When I last saw a Rover 75 Tourer, my first thought was, “I have not seen one of those in months”. My second thought was “What an elegant car”, and my third was “What a shame Rover collapsed in 2005”.
The Ideal Town Car – A 1982 Mini City E Automatic
The 1980s was arguably the decade when the Mini’s image was transformed from inexpensive transport to a chic ‘retro’ fashion statement, as demonstrated by a myriad of limited-edition versions.
The Lotus Carlton – “one of the world's most exclusive cars"
What Car thought it was "The world's most exciting saloon, but surprisingly refined too!" - they also compared it to a prop from The Terminator.
MEET THE OWNER – SHAUN RUSSELL AND HIS STANDARD TEN COMPANION
Standard is one of the UK’s most famous car marques - one with a long and distinguished history. The Standard Motor Club - https://www.standardmotorclub.org.uk/ - does sterling work in preserving and promoting their vehicles, not least this rather stunning 1957 10 Companion in Lavender Grey, owned by Shaun Russell.
Meet The Owner – Gemma Wade and her Toyota 1000 Publica
Young people today, eh? When I was 12, I was working hard at my SMP maths booklets, listening to Madness and realising that a career in woodwork was unlikely to be a possibility.
The New Generation – Emma Cater’s Ford Fiesta Popular Mk. I
There is a growing number of cars that make the observer feel their age – cars such as Emma Cater’s 1981 Ford Fiesta Popular Mk. I.
In June 2015, we achieved a World Record for the largest parade of MGs!
It’s been 10 years since we announced our status as an official title holder for the ‘Largest parade of MGs’. The parade took place on 11th April at Rockingham Circuit in Corby, where 144 MG owners and lovers united to take part in a world first.
Green Laning - The popular driving activity that could lead to a £1,000 fine
With summer on its way, the interest in green laning is continuing to grow across the UK, as shown by a 22% increase in Google searches for green laning in the past month. Below, we reveal key details on green laning, and what drivers should consider to avoid being lumped with hefty fines.
Celebrate Dad, Classic Motor Show-style. Tickets on sale!
Let’s be honest – there’s something about classic cars that just screams Dad. Maybe it was his first Capri. Or the Triumph he never stopped talking about. Or the Mini he had before you were even born (but somehow still brings up at every family BBQ).
Meet the Owner - Allan Symes and his Talbot Alpine by expert writer Andrew Roberts
Allan is the proud owner of a sorely over-looked classic car. The original Chrysler-badged Alpine was Car of the Year 1976, and yet it seems to pass by many enthusiasts. Today, a mere 17 examples of the later Talbot-badged version remain on the road.