LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS
Introducing Our September Bright Young Sparks Finalist, James Cotton!
What inspired you to become interested in older cars? I remember going to car shows with my dad when I was younger. With my dad being in the Motor trade for most of his life, he was able to teach me a lot about the cars on display by pointing out quirky features.
How Green Laning became a lifeline to Colin and Tamara in poor health
Lancaster Insurance, a proud official insurance partner of the Green Lane Association, is sharing the story of Colin and Tamara whose love of green laning has transformed their health.
Meet The Owner – Malcolm Oswald and His Sunbeam Rapier Series I
Here is a brilliant new Sunbeam model, new in its conception of style, comfort and performance. The genius of Sunbeam engineering, the experience of world rally successes and the famous Sunbeam craftsmanship are now combined in the new Rapier.
The Landcrab from Australia – The Only Austin Kimberley in the UK
On the 6th of September Manor Park auctioned one of the rarest and most desirable members of the BMC/BLMC ‘Landcrab’ family. This is the only example of the Australian built X6 series Austin Kimberley and here are 20 facts about this remarkable machine.
Rustival 3 With Expert Writer, Andrew Roberts
There are many and varied ways to arrive at Rustival 3, but in my humble opinion, few can equal travelling from Leamington Spa to Gaydon in a gold 1998 Range Rover P38.
The Festival of the Unexceptional 2025
We met with Richard, co-founder of Vauxhall Cavalier Drivers to recount The Festival of the Unexceptional 2025! For the Festival of the Unexceptional 2025, I decided for the first time to not take one of my Cavalier Mk1’s but to take the newest addition to my fleet my Daewoo Matiz.
Meet The Morris Commercial Club
We all love the classic car scene but saving the nation’s commercial vehicles is arguably just as important. The Morris Commercial club can trace its roots all the way back to the early 1950’s as the Morris Commercial Apprentices Association.
The ADO16 From Spain – The Austin Victoria
The central hull is clearly the ADO16. The tail is reminiscent of the Triumph 2000 Mk. II, and the frontal treatment includes four headlamps. It is, of course, the Spanish-built Austin Victoria.
A MONTEGO DIESEL COUNTRYMAN NAMED MONTGOMERY
Ten years ago, I encountered a remarkable Montego Diesel Countryman when Tanya Field very kindly accompanied me to a Practical Classics photo shoot at Elstree Studio.
“A superlative blend of grace and refinement” - The Daimler Double Six Coupe
“A superlative blend of grace and refinement”. That is how Daimler referred to the Double Six Coupe, and Smallman Hall Cars is selling one of the few surviving examples. It was the first Daimler-badged sporting car since the demise of the SP250 in 1964.
The Ultimate Commer Camper?
The Commer FC/PA/PB/Spacevan enjoyed a production run that lasted from 1960 to 1983, and for many years, it was part of the UK’s automotive landscape. Diaries used them as milk floats, police forces as Black Marias, while public utility bodies employed vast fleets of Commers.
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