LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS
CELEBRATING THE MORRIS MARINA 1.3 SPECIAL L.E.
One of the many joys of the 2025 Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show was the chance to encounter so many old friends, both human and automotive – such as this 1978 Marina 1.3 Special L.E.
MEET THE OWNER – GRAEME AITKEN AND HIS VOLVO 940 CELEBRATION
We have previously featured Graeme’s two very splendid Volvos from the 1970s – his 66 and his 265 GLE. However, a move from the South Coast to Cumbria meant a change in his classic car fleet.
The 190c – The Fintail That Came In From The Cold
In 1965, contemplating a new Mercedes-Benz in the UK was for the well-heeled. Even the entry-level four-cylinder 190c ‘Fintail’ cost £1,727 – over £600 more than its nearest British rival, the Humber Hawk.
“Press Button A, Caller” - The GPO Morris Minor Vans
In the mid to late 1950s, vehicles such as the 1954 GPO Morris Minor Telephone Engineer van and mail van sold by were as much a part of everyday life as complaining about the local Teddy Boys.
MEET THE OWNER – TIM MORGAN AND HIS ROVER 75
It is like a baby Bentley - gorgeous green leather interior with thick pile carpets and real tree on the dashboard. It makes wonderful burbling noises as you waft along in supreme comfort - all for under £2,000.
MEET THE OWNER – RUSSELL MACFARLANE AND HIS FORD CONSUL CLASSIC
It is always a pleasure to blog about the cars of our old friend Russell Macfarlane, and his latest acquisition appears to belong to ‘The Twilight of the Teddy Boy’: winkle-picker shoes, drainpipe trousers and Vince Taylor and the Playboys records.
Splendour in Orange - A Chrysler Alpine LS
This Seville Orange Chrysler Alpine belonging to Milestone Classics is one of the few left on the road. Here are 20 facts about this very rare machine.
Four in five car collectors span multiple marques, but mainstream drivers increasingly loyal to one brand
New data reveals that classic car enthusiasts are increasingly turning their backs on single‑brand loyalty, with four in five (79%) collectors owning vehicles from multiple marques.
There is much to see and do at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show
From pristine classics and live restoration projects to hands-on workshops and over 250 specialist exhibitors, this is where the classic car community comes together.
Pride of Ownership: Will Wilson’s story
Lancaster Insurance is proud to introduce the second runner up of its Pride of Ownership 2025 award - a 1964 Ford Mk1 Cortina with a strong family link.
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