LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS
Introducing our July Club of the month – the VW Beetle Cabrio Owners Club GB!
With summer firmly here, what better focus for our club of the month then a little sporty number, the Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet to be precise.
The MG TD – A Celebration
Seventy-two years ago, MG informed readers of The Motor that the TD “would win friends and influence people from Hollywood to Monte Carlo”.
MOTORING IN 1952 – THE LAND-ROVER 80
By 1952 the Land-Rover 80 was a familiar aspect of everyday life in many parts of the UK. Since its debut at the Amsterdam Motor Show in April 1948, the first-generation 80 had gained a 2-litre engine, a new grille, and selectable two or four-wheel drive replacing the freewheel system.
THE JOYS OF PAST BANK HOLIDAY MOTORING
The recent May Bank Holiday was the opportunity for many of us to enjoy our classic cars. Plus, conjure a few memories for those of a certain age.
MEET THE OWNER – STEVE YOUNG AND HIS AUSTIN ALLEGRO SERIES 1 ESTATE
Steve Young is the owner of one of the rarest cars in the UK - an Austin Allegro Series I Estate that narrowly escaped the scrapyard. As he explains, “‘It was laid up in a garage from about 1989 to 2018.
Best car factory tours in the UK and Europe
Jaguar is, and has always been, one of Britain's most revered car marques. Ownership of one of the brand's iconic big sporting saloons is a source of pride and joy to many British drivers. Many of those classic Jags are now, of course, prime candidates for classic car insurance – the unforgettable E-Type obviously, but also more recent models such as the XJ6.
Lancaster Insurance reveals top classics from 1952
As the nation hangs its Union Jack bunting, finalises street party plans and prepares to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, Lancaster Insurance has revealed which classics, built in the year the Queen came to the throne, are still firm favourites with enthusiasts!
10 classic car checks to do before your next drive
We were intrigued by the recent news that around 20 per cent of UK classic cars were failing their MOT. A slightly concerning statistic, you might think – until you remember that many of these cars are not legally required to submit to an MOT in the first place. That's because UK legislation states that cars over 40 years old no longer have to take the MOT test. This is, in fact, one of two exemptions that cars acquire when they reach the big four-zero: the other, of course, is road tax.
Drumroll please…and the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show 2022 theme is…
We’re delighted to confirm that this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with discovery+ theme has now been revealed as ‘Part of the Family’, which we think summarises how we feel about our classics, customers and the entire industry.
Andrew Roberts explores the history of the Fiat 127
One of the main stars of this year’s NEC Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show was Lancaster Insurance’s ‘Classic Trade-Up’ 127.