LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS
THE ONLY TRIUMPH HERALD HATCHBACK IN THE WORLD
‘Ten years on a garage floor with no wheels then twenty years in a back garden…’. Those are the succinct words of Chris Gunby, Triumph enthusiast extraordinary when he acquired the only Herald Hatchback in existence.
55 years of Doctor Who
Today marks the 55th anniversary of Doctor Who and to commemorate this landmark in broadcasting, here are seven of the finest automotive moments in the history of the show. Click to read more!
OWNER’S PROFILE – JAMES ROSS SINCLAIR AND HIS RENAULT 10
The Renault 8 and 10 used to be one of the most commonly encountered rear-engine cars in the UK and their owners would proudly boast about their comfort, their reliability and such features as disc braking on all four wheels.
20 Fascinating Facts About The Austin FX4
On the 25th November 1958, the British Motor Corporation introduced its latest taxi and so here are 20 fascinating facts about the Austin FX4:
60 Years of the Aston Martin DB4
What do you consider to be the most aesthetically stunning car of the 1950s? Across the Atlantic, one might cite the Hudson Hornet, the ‘53 Studebaker Commander, the ’57 Continental, the ’57 Thunderbird or even, by the end of the decade, the Pontiac Bonneville.
DO YOU REMEMBER – THE LANCIA TREVI?
Some cars appear to be forgotten shortly after, or even during their production run despite their merits; the Honda Quintet is one such model that comes to mind.
DO YOU REMEMBER – THE ORIGINAL FORD ESCORT?
This year saw the 50th anniversary of the Escort as most of us know it, but back in early 1968, many British drivers would have been very familiar with the name.
THE BOND BUG REVISITED
You never forget the sight of the Bond Bug, one of the very few British three-wheelers to be aimed at the youth market.
DO YOU REMEMBER THE VAUXHALL WYVERN/VELOX/CRESTA E?
To look at this 1955 cinema commercial is to witness a world that is akin to an Enid Blyton story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySGUiv4PIA4 .
The 2018 Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show – Part 2
How can you possibly hope to select a personal Car of The Show out of 3,000 vehicles and 300 club stands?