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THE LAST MORRIS CAR – THE ITAL ESTATE

  • 19th September, 2024

Ashley Boal is currently restoring a scarce car with a particular historical distinction. His 1984 Ital 1.7SLX Estate, known as “Ian”, is not only a highly unusual sight in 2024, but also one of the last cars to wear the Morris name. As Ashley says:

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RARER THAN RARE – 1964 SLOUGH-BUILT CITROEN SAFARI

  • 19th September, 2024

No matter how blasé you might regard yourself about classic cars, a 1964 Citroën Safari in its “Metallichrome” Silver Blue glory still has the power to turn heads. Not to mention the fact that Paul Darvill’s example must be one of the most thrilling products to ever hail from Slough, not excluding Stingray, Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet.

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MEET THE OWNER – AARON MARRS AND HIS ROVER 213 SX

  • 19th September, 2024

A friend told me the 213 was looking for a new home as the long-term owner was giving up driving. From memory, he had owned it since it was about six years old. The owner’s son, whom I liaised with, wanted it to go to a good home as it had been such a well-loved car – and also well known in the area – rather than see it sold and run into the ground.

MEET THE OWNER – SIRAJ FAROOK AND HIS COLT SIGMA

  • 19th September, 2024

The details of a car you can recall from childhood are often strange, or at least faintly offbeat. I still have vivid memories of the plastic grille cover applied to a Citroën Dyane 6 for the winter, the early Mini’s flashing indicator stalk – and being highly impressed by the luxury that was a Colt Sigma.

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RARER THAN RARE – WOLSELEY 18/85S MK. II

  • 19th September, 2024

The 60th anniversary of the BMC 1800 ‘Landcrab’ will soon be upon us and https://cherishedclassiccars.com/sales is currently selling one of the most desirable members of the range. When new, the Wolseley 18/85S was virtually unique—a transverse engine front-wheel-drive sporting saloon with a cabin that resembled a barrister’s chambers.

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MEET THE OWNER – ANDREW CLARE AND HIS 1983 VOLKSWAGEN POLO CLASSIC

  • 10th September, 2024

The VW that Katie Bradbury’s friend Andrew Clare acquired was a very unusual vehicle indeed - a second-generation Derby.

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We have expanded our schemes to cover a wider range of cherished Classic cars!

  • 2nd September, 2024

With many enthusiasts hoping for a late summer to enjoy the classic car season for a little longer this year, we can now help more owners protect their classics.

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Lancaster Insurance made the finals at a football charity event, raising money for Sporting Bears!

  • 2nd September, 2024

On Wednesday 14th August, the Lancaster team had a fantastic day at the Northampton business fives football tournament.

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We’re celebrating with a 40th Birthday Giveaway at this years’ Classic Motor Show!

  • 29th August, 2024

As the anticipation builds for this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, we’re thrilled to share some of the highlights that promise to make this year truly special.

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Meet The Owner – Craig Piercy and his Triumph Toledo

  • 29th August, 2024

Craig is a classic car enthusiast aged 29 who one day decided to take a walk on the mild side.

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Meet The Owner – Peter’s tells his story of a 38-year journey with his Iso Grifo GL350 1966

  • 29th August, 2024

In my late teens I spent four years in New Zealand and worked for a couple of years in the workshop at the Ferrymead Trust Historic Transport Museum.

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FIATS & FRIENDS 2024

  • 20th August, 2024

When Gavin Bushby of the Fiat Motor Club GB invited me to the first ‘Fiats & Friends’ event – https://fiatsandfriends.co.uk/ – at the British Motor Museum on the 3rd of August, I predicted it would be good. But the sheer array of cars is nearly impossible to describe, so here are just 25 highlights:

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Why go direct to a classic car insurance broker?

  • 19th August, 2024

We’ve been in the insurance business since 1984 and in that time we’ve arranged cover for some truly fantastic cars. Whether it’s a rare model, has a fantastic story, or simply fills you with pride and joy, we understand that your classic needs to be protected and have the correct cover in place should the worst happen.

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MEET THE OWNER – MEL NEALE AND HIS SIMCA 1501 ESTATE

  • 19th August, 2024

I've had the Simca for five or six years. My father had a saloon in the 1970s, so I got to the stage when I was in a position to purchase one – albeit an estate version. When I bought it, I didn't register how rare the 1501s were. I purchased the Estate via eBay from a guy in Norfolk who had bought it off a farmer a month previously. It had sat in a barn for 29 years after the father passed away.