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A LANDMARK YEAR FOR THE LANCASTER INSURANCE CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW, WITH DISCOVERY
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 13th November, 2018
There were so many landmarks to celebrate at this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery.
70 YEARS OF THE 2CV - AND THE 2CV FAMILY
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 6th November, 2018
The design brief was ‘A car capable of driving across a ploughed field with a sheep in the back and a pile of eggs on the front seat’.
SIX SPLENDID SPECIAL EDITIONS
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 2nd November, 2018
Or, half a dozen limited edition models that created a stir on their launch
FINAL LINE-UP REVEALED FOR LANCASTER INSURANCE PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP AUTUMN AWARDS
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 1st November, 2018
With a fantastic selection of classics already announced, the final six cars have now been chosen to compete for the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership autumn title.
Club of the Month - The Wolseley Owners Club
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 30th October, 2018
The Wolseley Owners Club, a not for profit organisation, was launched in May 2011.
CAR OF THE MONTH – RICHARD THORN’S LOTUS ESPRIT V8
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 30th October, 2018
‘It sounds just awesome’. This is just one of the reasons why Richard Thorn enjoys his 1996 Esprit V8.
70 Years of the Holden
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 29th October, 2018
On Monday 29th November 1948, Ben Chifley, the then Prime Minister of Australia, unveiled the first ever Holden car – the mighty 48-215.
DO YOU REMEMBER – THE ORIGINAL FORD GRANADA GHIA?
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 26th October, 2018
In March 1974 Ford unveiled their latest flagship – and their first car to bear the Ghia badge.
DO YOU REMEMBER – THE SIMCA 1000?
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 24th October, 2018
‘Chic’ is an incredibly overused term (especially when an estate agent is trying to sell you a property that managed to escape demolition circa 1987), but it really does apply to the Simca 1000.
Lancaster Insurance embraces ‘Built to Last’ theme by opening ‘Lancaster Cars’ at the NEC!
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 23rd October, 2018
Lancaster Insurance, headline sponsor of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, will be highlighting the evolution of old to new and welcoming show attendees to visit ‘Lancaster Cars’ on their stand in Hall One!
60 YEARS OF THE LITTLE CHEF
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 22nd October, 2018
It is the 13th October 1958, and strange developments are taking place in the town of Reading. Is it a Teddy Boy riot in Cemetery Junction or perhaps an appearance by Alma Cogan at the town hall?
MEET THE OWNER – THE LAST OF THE AUSTIN AMBASSADORS
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 18th October, 2018
Some enthusiasts spend years of their life seeking a Bugatti, a Rolls-Royce or a Ferrari. Others dedicate their off-duty hours to the restoration of a Maserati or a Facel Vega.
Do You Remember The Renault 6?
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 17th October, 2018
Reading www.howmanyleft.co.uk can often be a depressing experience, as you learn how the numbers of cars that dominated your childhood are now in single figures.
CARRY ON CAMPING?
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 16th October, 2018
There is something that is almost over-poweringly nostalgic about encountering a Bedford CF motor caravan at a classic show.
