LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS
“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.
The MGA at 70
On the 22nd of September 1955, MG unveiled a sports car that can genuinely said to have made automotive history. The example sold by Godwyn Scudamore is a reminder of its importance to MG, so here are 30 facts to celebrate its 70th anniversary.
A Vision in Mimosa Yellow – Andy Smith’s Citroen Visa Club
When some people see Andy’s Visa, they do not mention its stunning Mimosa Yellow paint finish or its remarkable styling. Instead, they point out the ‘Coke Tins’ on the left side of the instrument display.
West Midlands 4x4: Local Heroes Driving Change
Based in the heart of the region, West Midlands 4x4 Volunteers are more than just a group of off-road vehicle enthusiasts, we’re a dedicated, community-driven team who step up when others can’t.
Meet the Car Club - VW Owners Club of Great Britain
The Club began life in 1974 as the Split Window section of the VW Owners Club of Great Britain. There had been discussion of creating such a club in the magazine Safer Motoring. The club in those days simply catered for owners of pre 1953 lit rear window beetles.
The Art of Restoration - What to do with those leftover restoration spares
We met with Warren Clayburn to learn more about his restored MGB and how restoration inspired his contemporary watercolour artform using classic car parts!
MEET THE OWNER – CHRIS AND HIS SINGER CHAMOIS COUPE
The year is 1967, and you are fairly ‘with it’. You need a small car to reflect that you are a moderately dedicated follower of fashion, but your budget is a maximum of £700.
RARER THAN RARE – 1961 AUSTIN A55 MK. II CAMBRIDGE COUNTRYMAN
Some long-established cars are too often taken for granted. To some, the 1961 Austin A55 Mk. II Cambridge Countryman, owned by William Webster’s grandfather, is the epitome of decency, sober respectability and pipe-smoking.
Vroom at the Top – The Austin Allegro Equipe
In the summer of 1979 taking delivery of a new Austin Allegro Equipe meant that you belonged to the suburban elite – the sort of motorist who could also afford a Ferguson video recorder for their living room.
Understated Beauty - The Lancia Aurelia B12 Berlina
In the completely biased view of this writer, this Lancia Aurelia B12 Berlina offered by Iconic Auctioneers - is one of the most beautiful saloons of its generation. There is not an extraneous detail in the entire body, from the pillarless doors to the way in which the ‘Shield’ grille blends seamlessly with the metalwork.
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, a luxury hard-top saloon with a sparkling sports performance and remarkable road-holding qualities.
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