LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS
DVD OF THE WEEK – FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
There is a constant debate amongst motoring and film enthusiasts as to what constitutes the finest James Bond film and my own favourites are On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, more of which anon, and From Russia with Love.
TOP 12 BRITISH CINEMATIC CAR CHASES
I’ve excluded The Italian Job as this will be the subject of a special feature next year - and so here is my not-at-all biased list:
TOP ELEVEN ROVER V8 POWERED CARS
Fifty one years ago, Rover updated their P5 range with new wheels, even more standard equipment – and a new engine. Here are 11 cars powered by that famous alloy V8 plant.
TEN BRITISH CARS MADE OVERSEAS
As a younger classic enthusiast, one of my favourite books was the World Car Catalogue, not least because of its array of overseas-built British cars. Here is a sample of just ten such vehicles:
OLD ADVERTS – THE FORD CORTINA MK. I
If some 55 years ago, you were in the market for family transport that could seat five, carry a large quantity of samples cases and have looks that were trans-Atlantic without being exaggerated, this short film would have provided a few ideas.
DO YOU REMEMBER – FAB 1?
Of all the great and wonderful cars to bear the Spirit of Ecstasy, one coach built Rolls-Royce achieved immortality. Road conditions in the year 2060 were often challenging, especially as The Hood was prone to make commuting a tiresome business with his fiendish plans
OLD ADVERTISEMENTS – THE FORD CORSAIR
I have long had a soft-spot for the Corsair, the Ford that once bridged the gap between the Cortina and the Zephyr. It has an agreeably mid-Atlantic air, with an appearance faintly reminiscent of a 1961 Thunderbird but dimensions more suited to British roads.
DO YOU REMEMBER – THE ALFA ROMEO ARNA?
A little over 37 years ago, Nissan and Alfa Romeo signed an agreement that eventually produced one of the most notably unsuccessful cars of its generation. Even now, the question is often asked in motoring circles – ‘was the Arna a Nissan Cherry with the build quality of the average Alfa?’
WHAT WAS THE GREATEST EVER BRITISH MOTOR SHOW?
What was the greatest ever Motor Show to be held in the UK? Well, apart from the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, of course, I am willing to wager that almost everyone will have their own strongly-held views.
DO YOU REMEMBER THE RENAULT 8 & 10?
Back in the mists of time, when The Goodies on BBC2 represented a highlight of the week, our family car was a very second-hand 1964 Renault R8.
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