LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS
MEET IVAN THE MORRIS ITAL
Of the many attractions of the 2022 Classic Motor Show, one car on the Lancaster stand attracted innumerable selfies. When the last Ital departed Cowley in 1984, few motorists envisaged such a Morris becoming a collector's item, but nearly four decades later, this is the case.
MEET THE OWNER – SAM BURNS AND HIS AUSTIN METRO CITY
Sam Burns is a man who shuns mere frivolities in his classic cars. Reversing lamps, a second sun visor, more than one rear fog lamp, a heated rear window, a rear wiper, a passenger door mirror, and front headrests are not for him.
Lancaster Insurance Services partners with AVUK
Lancaster Insurance Services has partnered with charity Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK) to support more deaf children to have the same opportunities in life as their hearing peers.
Top 10 tips to prepare your campervan for winter
Whether you’re heading out on a winter wonderland trip or planning to keep your camper parked up during the colder months, you need to prepare it for the elements. Find out how with these handy tips.
THE ROVER P5 3-LITRE COUPE AT SIXTY
In October 1962, Rover announced its line-up for 1963. The P4 was now made in 95 and 110 forms, while the P5 was facelifted as the Mk. II with a more powerful engine and modified suspension. Most importantly, there was a new 3-Litre Coupe which offered the discerning motorist "a new sleekness of line and fleetness of foot".
MEET THE OWNER - BRI BARKER AND HIS ROVER 3500 VIP
We have previously featured a few limited edition models in our blogs, but Bri Barker's 1976 Rover 3500 VIP has to be one of the most magnificent. Of course, any member of the P6 family is a splendid machine, but MPF 291 P has a metallic 'Platinum' paint finish, a radio-cassette player and even air conditioning.
THE AUSTIN J40 – A CELEBRATION
Yesterday we celebrated the Austin A40 Devon, and today we pay tribute to its smaller but not less desirable stablemate. The Junior 40 Roadster, aka the 'J40', may not have been as rapid, but it was certainly far more economical as it used no petrol whatsoever. It is also one of the finest pedal cars ever to be built in the UK, so we are delighted to host two members of the Austin family on our stand at the NEC.
The Austin A40 Devon – A Celebration
Today, the A40 Devon is a car often seen in the sort of black & white films where characters utter such lines as "Dash it all, Inspector! Yes, I was at the manor house at the time of the murder!". It is also one of the most important cars to wear the Austin badge, and we are delighted to showcase the A40 on our display at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show.
Should I take my campervan abroad for winter?
Are you looking to escape to the sun in your camper this winter? Lancaster Insurance Services shares where to go and what you need to prepare for the ultimate getaway in your home on wheels.
Club of the month - The Morris Register!
Our November club of the month goes to the Morris Register - the world’s biggest club for Morris vehicles designed before 1940!
THE ROVER SD1 VITESSE AT 40
1982 was a major year for the newly formed Austin Rover Group, with the launch of four significant models. There was the still underrated Austin Ambassador, the revival of the MG badge with the Metro 1300, the Metro Turbo and on the 19th October, the SD1 Vitesse.
THE NISSAN AUSTINS – A CELEBRATION
Just over 70 years ago, the Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry told the press that representatives from Austin were in Tokyo to discuss the local assembly of their cars. The result of these negotiations was one of the most intriguing chapters in the history of the British motor industry.