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UTTERLY DASHING – THE SUNBEAM ALPINE SERIES I
- 2nd October, 2024
A 1960 Sunbeam Alpine Series I is one of a select group of cars that looks poised for action even in repose.
RARER THAN RARE – THE FIAT 2300S
- 2nd October, 2024
To say a Fiat 2300S Coupe was an exclusive sight when new is somewhat of an understatement.
LIVING THE AMERICAN DREAM – A 1959 FORD GALAXIE SKYLINER
- 2nd October, 2024
Some US cars seem more exotic on the roads of the UK than visitors from another world. A 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner looks as though it belongs in a Technicolor film set in Palm Springs and starring Dean Martin rather than the home counties.
WHERE WERE YOU IN 1984?
- 2nd October, 2024
Lancaster Insurance will be celebrating its 40th birthday at the Classic Motor Show at the NEC this November. Here are 25 reminders of life in 1984.
RARER THAN RARE – THE CHRYSLER ALPINE
- 2nd October, 2024
Some Cars of the Year have the misfortune of vanishing from public consciousness. Few seem to recall that the Chrysler Alpine defeated the BMW 3 Series and the Renault 30TS to become COTY 1976.
We reveal our top insured from 1984!
- 25th September, 2024
1984 bought us the first Band Aid single, Ghostbusters topping the film charts and the first Classic Motor Show event.
Introducing our September Bright Young Spark, Thomas Thornicroft!
- 25th September, 2024
We’re thrilled to announce that our panel of judges have chosen our first Bright Young Sparks finalist - Thomas Thornicroft!
Sporting Bears are celebrating 35 years as a club by Alan Moss, Chairman
- 25th September, 2024
The Sporting Bears Motor Club was founded in 1989 by Chris and Pat Glasbey.
We’re celebrating 40 years of Lancaster and the Classic Motor Show with a huge birthday giveaway!
- 25th September, 2024
For 40 years the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show has been a firm favourite for car enthusiasts across the UK.
40 FACTS ABOUT THE RENAULT ESPACE by Andrew Roberts
- 25th September, 2024
As with many fine cars, the story of the Espace's origins is complex. Here are 40 facts about this remarkable vehicle.
Reliant Scimitar SS1 is 40 this year by Steve Phipps
- 25th September, 2024
Designed by Michelotti aiming to fill the gap in the small sports car market, the Scimitar SS1 was launched in 1984 at the British Motor Show.
Meet The Owner - Jordan Fenton and his 3 Fiestas
- 25th September, 2024
Jordan is a young enthusiast who is passionate about one car in particular – the Ford Fiesta!
Meet The Owner - Sarah Harrington-James and her Lupo GTi
- 25th September, 2024
I've always been a petrolhead. As a teenager I was obsessed with TVRs, the British Touring Car Championship oh, and hot hatches.
The sun shone for our Cars & Coffee meet!
- 25th September, 2024
The sun shone at Lancaster HQ for another fantastic Cars & Coffee meet on Saturday (14th September) with some amazing cars and the Huntingdon Classic Car Club in attendance.
