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THE 2022 BEAULIEU AUTOJUMBLE
- 28th October, 2022
2022 marks possibly my 20th Beaulieu Autojumble, an event that always manages to surpass itself. There was the chance to marvel at a Fiat Dino Coupe, one of the most elegant cars of its generation and, in the 1950s display, a bright red late-model E-Series Velox.
MEET THE OWNER – ANDY CARTER AND HIS DODGE SPACEVAN
- 28th October, 2022
Certain automotive sounds belong to the past, from the engine note of a Morris 1100 to the transmission whine of a Vauxhall Viva HB. Others may recall the distinctive snarl of a 'Spacevan', as it variously delivered pints of silver top, investigated the failure of a telephone box or checked for non-licensed television sets. But now, Andy Carter's 1977 example is one of the few on the road.
Best classic car events this autumn
- 27th October, 2022
There’s an incredible choice of classic car events scheduled across the UK for autumn 2022. Lancaster Insurance Services gives you a rundown of some of the best.
SIXTY YEARS OF THE DAIMLER 2.5 V8 SALOON
- 26th October, 2022
Sixty years ago this month, Daimler unveiled their first car with monocoque bodywork and the belated heir to the Conquest Century, which ceased production in 1958. However, the saloon embodying "True Prestige Motoring In The Modern Manner" caused alarm and consternation in certain quarters.
WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE CHOSEN IN 1976?
- 26th October, 2022
The Beaulieu Autojumble has long provided me with an excuse/utterly justifiable reason to purchase some old motoring magazines. And when looking at Motor's 17th July 1976 edition, I am tempted to read the new car prices and wonder what would have been my choice for a particular sum.
MEET THE OWNER – DAVID ROBERTS AND HIS NISSAN CHERRY EUROPE 1.2
- 26th October, 2022
Mythology is so often a wildly inaccurate source of motoring history. Not all Austin Allegros had a square steering wheel, and the Lada 1200/1500 represented mobility for thousands of families. As for the Arna/Cherry Europe, it represented an ambitious and far-sighted attempt at collaboration between Alfa Romeo and Nissan.
MEMORIES OF MY FIRST NEC MOTOR SHOW
- 26th October, 2022
It is Saturday 18th October 1980. My family have just arrived at Southampton Central Station for the long train journey to Birmingham International – and my first Motor Show at the NEC. We – or rather my mother - had decided the 142-mile trip was best undertaken by train due to genuine concerns that our car was not the ideal form of transport.
MEET THE OWNER – LUCA LINFOOT AND HIS FIAT 850
- 26th October, 2022
"I purchased the car on the spur of the moment, as I thought it looked really nice and something I hadn't seen before. I really went in blind, not knowing what I was even buying". What Luca Linfoot acquired was a 1969 Fiat 850, one of the last major rear-engine cars to hail from Turin.
THE FORD FIESTA Mk. I - A TRIBUTE
- 25th October, 2022
Readers of Auto Express will no doubt have seen this article - Ford Fiesta set to be axed - Ford Fiesta set to be axed | Auto Express. And this makes for a timely opportunity for an appreciation of the original model of over 46 years ago. In fact, the Fiesta story dates from as early as the 30th of September 1969 when Ford of Europe contemplated building a 'supermini'.
Modern cars that could become classics
- 21st October, 2022
Wondering which modern cars are destined to be future classics? We take a look at some of today’s most impressive designs that could stand the test of time.
What is the best small campervan?
- 19th October, 2022
If you believe that all good things come in small packages then read our Lancaster guide to finding the best small campervan just right for you. Will the ever-popular Nissan NV200 make an appearance?
When is the best time to buy a campervan?
- 17th October, 2022
Buying a campervan of your own is always a great idea at any time of year. But it’s a big investment in both money and effort, so when is the best time to buy a campervan?
THE DAY MY DAD WON A FORD CONSUL CAPRI
- 10th October, 2022
It is Friday 9th March 1962, and a young Mountain Ash resident named Martyn Williams has been allowed to watch television that evening. The ITV line-up includes Rawhide, starring Eric Fleming, and a young actor named Clint Eastwood, at 730pm, followed by a screening of Cat and Mouse, an undistinguished 1958 B-feature featuring Lee Patterson and his amazing quiff.
