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A Celebration of the Hillman Husky
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 24th October, 2019
We sometimes forget how slow-paced life in the recent past could be; telephone calls that took aeons for the local exchange to connect, television sets that took minutes to warm up and cars that appeared to take centuries to reach 60 mph. The Hillman Husky never had any pretensions to speed, but it provided reliable and honest transport for many years after the end of production.
Meet the Owner - Steve Everest and his Austin-Healey 3000 MK.1
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 23rd October, 2019
‘The public reaction to my Austin-Healey tends to be a selection of the following – “I had one of those in the past but had to because of wedding/divorce/university fees” - or something of the nature – or “I had to stop being silly when I got married and had to buy a practical car”’.
Our tips for driving a motorhome for the very first time
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 22nd October, 2019
If you’ve only ever driven cars until now, the prospect of getting behind the wheel of a motorhome might seem pretty daunting. The thought of scraping the side of your new pride and joy as you attempt to make a manoeuvre is not pleasant at all.
The BMW Neue Klasse – A Celebration
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 21st October, 2019
When Autocar evaluated the BMW 1800 Ti their conclusion is best described as ‘uber-1965’; "For the sporting driver who is denied a two-seater for family reasons we would put this 1800TI high on the list. Yet this car would appeal as much to the young (but rich) bachelor who enjoys his driving, knows how to handle a fast machine and most of all appreciates quality engineering."
The most amazing classic cars
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 18th October, 2019
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as they say. So, trying to come up with a list of the most amazing classic cars is fraught with subjectivity. But we think you’re sure to agree with at least a couple of the cars we’ve selected on this list.
Lancaster Insurance celebrates 35 years in the classic car game at NEC
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 18th October, 2019
Lancaster Insurance, headline sponsor of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year alongside the show.
Why some people still adore classic cars
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 18th October, 2019
People who have never owned a classic car may wonder what all the fuss is about. They’re inconvenient, they break down, and they’re not as safe as today’s modern motors, with their high tech air bags and crumple zones.
First Ten Classics Revealed in the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership Autumn Final
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 17th October, 2019
The first ten classics to secure a place in the autumn final of the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership will showcase the widely varied tastes of motoring. Always such a diverse display at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, the autumn final is no exception and includes the first ever Ferrari in the line-up.
Meet the Owner - Paul Stokes and His 1978 Police Vauxhall VX2300
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 16th October, 2019
Any FE-series Vauxhall has the ability to turn heads – especially the 1978 VX2300 owned by Paul Stokes.
Meet the Owner - Freddy Harris and His Fiat Pandas
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 14th October, 2019
‘You get a mixture of reactions – some people really love it and some people who don’t really get it’, remarks Freddy Harris of his 1982 Panda 45 – and this reflected the response to the first RHD examples in May 1981.
Five Lancaster Insurance’s Special Edition Top Trumps packs to include exclusive golden ticket
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 11th October, 2019
To celebrate this year’s theme, attendees to the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery have the opportunity to buy a special edition Classic Car Top Trumps pack.
40 Years of the Ford Escort Harrier
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 10th October, 2019
Towards the end of the Escort Mk. II’s run, Ford introduced a spate of limited-edition versions. There was the Linnet, the Goldcrest and the Huntsman Estate; the last-named much appealed to my younger self with its list of extras that included ‘Halogen Driving Lights’ and ‘Tailgate Wash/Wipe’.
Is my classic car eligible for MOT and road tax exemption?
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 9th October, 2019
You may have heard about the MOT and road tax perks of owning a classic car, but you might be unsure whether you can benefit from them. By the end of this article, you’ll know whether or not you’re eligible for MOT and road tax exemption, and how to declare your classic car as exempt.
Classic cars sold at auction: The most expensive ever!
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 9th October, 2019
Every now and then, a classic car will go to auction with a price tag so high that only the billionaire enthusiasts stand a real chance of ever owning it. Let’s take a look at the 10 most expensive classic cars ever to be sold at auction. In reverse order...
