LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS
We reveal our top insured from 1984!
1984 bought us the first Band Aid single, Ghostbusters topping the film charts and the first Classic Motor Show event.
RARER THAN RARE – WOLSELEY 18/85S MK. II
The 60th anniversary of the BMC 1800 ‘Landcrab’ will soon be upon us and https://cherishedclassiccars.com/sales is currently selling one of the most desirable members of the range. When new, the Wolseley 18/85S was virtually unique—a transverse engine front-wheel-drive sporting saloon with a cabin that resembled a barrister’s chambers.
MEET THE OWNER – SIRAJ FAROOK AND HIS COLT SIGMA
The details of a car you can recall from childhood are often strange, or at least faintly offbeat. I still have vivid memories of the plastic grille cover applied to a Citroën Dyane 6 for the winter, the early Mini’s flashing indicator stalk – and being highly impressed by the luxury that was a Colt Sigma.
MEET THE OWNER – AARON MARRS AND HIS ROVER 213 SX
A friend told me the 213 was looking for a new home as the long-term owner was giving up driving. From memory, he had owned it since it was about six years old. The owner’s son, whom I liaised with, wanted it to go to a good home as it had been such a well-loved car – and also well known in the area – rather than see it sold and run into the ground.
RARER THAN RARE – 1964 SLOUGH-BUILT CITROEN SAFARI
No matter how blasé you might regard yourself about classic cars, a 1964 Citroën Safari in its “Metallichrome” Silver Blue glory still has the power to turn heads. Not to mention the fact that Paul Darvill’s example must be one of the most thrilling products to ever hail from Slough, not excluding Stingray, Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet.
THE LAST MORRIS CAR – THE ITAL ESTATE
Ashley Boal is currently restoring a scarce car with a particular historical distinction. His 1984 Ital 1.7SLX Estate, known as “Ian”, is not only a highly unusual sight in 2024, but also one of the last cars to wear the Morris name. As Ashley says:
NEW CAPRI VERSUS OLD CAPRI
The recent announcement of the new Capri has inevitably caused some controversy, especially with owners of the 1969-1974 Ford of the same name. Allan Michael Jones, the owner of the splendid Capri Special Mk.1 we featured a few years ago, has this to say:
MEET THE OWNER – ANDREW CLARE AND HIS 1983 VOLKSWAGEN POLO CLASSIC
The VW that Katie Bradbury’s friend Andrew Clare acquired was a very unusual vehicle indeed - a second-generation Derby.
Lancaster Insurance made the finals at a football charity event, raising money for Sporting Bears!
On Wednesday 14th August, the Lancaster team had a fantastic day at the Northampton business fives football tournament.
We have expanded our schemes to cover a wider range of cherished Classic cars!
With many enthusiasts hoping for a late summer to enjoy the classic car season for a little longer this year, Lancaster Insurance has announced it can now help more owners protect their classics.
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