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.
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.
Meet The Owner – Harry Tansley, Rebel with a Ford Escort Ghia Mk. III
When he was 16 years old in 2024, Harry Tansley craved teenage kicks, but wild music and clothes did not satisfy him. Instead, he acquired a 1982 Crystal Green Ford Escort 1.6 Ghia Mk. III.
A Car From Another World – The Citroën CX Pallas
It is hard to explain the impact of seeing a Citroën CX Pallas in my home city of Southampton in early 1977. It was not so much a world apart from the red & cream Leyland Atlantean buses.
A Matter of Estate – The Volvo 1800ES
The year is 1972, and you are smooth, suave, and sophisticated – a connoisseur of fine wines and Belgian chocolates. Naturally, you desire the ideal car to cut a dash at the golf course - and Volvo has recently launched the P1800ES.
MEET THE OWNER – CALVIN WALKER AND HIS VAUXHALL CHEVETTE L SALOON
A few months ago, we wrote about Calvin’s Vauxhall Nova, and as a true aficionado of the Griffin badge, he is also the custodian of this splendid 1983 Chevette L four-door saloon.
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