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A MINI ALTERNATIVE? – THE VESPA 400
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 25th November, 2019
In the aftermath of the Mini’s 60th birthday, it is always interesting to consider some of its alternatives from 1959 – such as this gem. When the Piaggio company created the original Vespa scooter in 1946, it literally revolutionised Italian mass-transport.
MEET THE OWNER - ERIC CHRISTOFFERSEN AND HIS VESPA 400S
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 25th November, 2019
A few weeks ago, we featured a blog about the Vespa 400 – and Eric Christoffersen is the proud owner of two examples. Few people in the UK are familiar with this splendid machine and so when he is out and about, the public reaction is often one of confusion.
5 great British classics
- 5 best British classic cars |
- 21st November, 2019
We might be slightly biased, but we believe that British automotive engineering is the best in the world. So, trying to pick out just five great British-built classics is no mean feat.
ENTHUSIASTS REJOICE AT NEC CLASSIC’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 21st November, 2019
Once again motoring enthusiasts flocked to Birmingham’s NEC in their thousands to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery. Over 71,000 attendees joined the three-day celebration and grand finale to the classic motoring show season.
Campsites for motorhomes open all year
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 21st November, 2019
With the colder season now drawing in, it’s time to think about putting the motorhome away until it warms up again… or maybe not! A winter tour can be a lot of fun – you just need to know what campsites are open at this time of year.
35 YEARS OF THE TOYOTA MR2
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 21st November, 2019
Signs That You Feel Old: Lesson Number 489 – when you realise the MR2 is now 35 years old. Virtually anyone who visited the 1984 Motor Show will remember the interest and the sheer excitement on seeing Toyota’s first mid-engine sports car – and the first mass-produced mid-engine car from Japan.
40 YEARS OF THE VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 20th November, 2019
If you paid a visit to the Scottish Motor Show back in 1979, you might well have encountered a very significant new model from Vauxhall, in the forms of an Astra 1300S GL Hatchback – ‘Aerodynamics in Action’ - and 1300S L Estate – ‘Designed with Flair, engineered with quality’.
Tips for your first classic car restoration project
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 20th November, 2019
We’re here to help ensure you don’t become yet another classic car enthusiast with a half-finished restoration project sat in the garage forever. Or perhaps you’ve already reached that point and you need to be inspired to get your tools out again?
Where are the best motorhome destinations this winter?
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 20th November, 2019
As a motorhome owner, you have complete freedom over where you go this winter. But, of course, you want to ensure you end up somewhere that’s going to make for a good time.
THE MG 1100 – A CELEBRATION
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 20th November, 2019
1962 was the year of two crucial new MGs – the B and the marque’s first FWD car. The 1100 made its bow in October of that year, introducing motorists to the delights of the ‘Most Advanced MG of All Time'.
70 YEARS OF THE VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 19th November, 2019
The 12th November 1949 marked the press launch of a rather remarkable commercial vehicle. It was a van that was essentially a box on wheels, with access to the load bay via side doors and a rear engine. Its standards of handling, gearchange and steering surpassed virtually all domestic rivals, and the new Volkswagen Type 2 looked set for a long career.
70 YEARS OF THE VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 15th November, 2019
The 12th November 1949 marked the press launch of a rather remarkable commercial vehicle. It was a van that was essentially a box on wheels, with access to the load bay via side doors and a rear engine. Its standards of handling, gearchange and steering surpassed virtually all domestic rivals, and the new Volkswagen Type 2 looked set for a long career.
THE MINI FROM SPAIN – SIMON WHEATCROFT’S AUTHI COOPER 1300
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 15th November, 2019
‘Most people think it is either an Innocenti or a British Mini with Innocenti bits – about one person per year recognises it as an Authi’.
£61,000 donated to charity from Classic and Supercar Show
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 14th November, 2019
Rotary Clubs distributed a total of £61,000 to one national and 18 local charities at Sherborne Castle on 8th November. Nigel Young, Chairman of Trustees for the Sherborne Classic Cars CIO, said ‘This was a truly astonishing result following 12 months of work by the Organising Committee from members of the Yeo Vale, Sherborne Castles and Brue Valley Rotary Clubs.'
