LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS
MEET THE OWNER – RYAN DAYNES AND HIS DATSUN SUNNY 1200
“I came across it locally for sale with another Datsun Enthusiast - he had purchased the car from the original lady owner who bought it new after learning to drive. She kept it for 42 years so must have liked the car and felt that it met all her needs”.
25 reasons to own an electric classic car
It's clear that the electric car movement is gathering pace, with cars like the Tesla Model 3, Kia e-Niro, Volkswagen ID and Nissan Leaf now familiar sights on our roads. This is good news, because electric cars are, on balance, better for the planet than their petrol or diesel counterparts.
Best campervan trips to take with your dog in 2022
As a dog owner, you'll know that one feature can make that idyllic campervan trip even more special: being able to bring your dog along for the ride. Our four-legged friends just love seeing new sights and trying out new walkies!
THE VAUXHALL VICTOR/VENTORA FE AT 50
Some cars are best described as “Uber 1970s” – cars such as the FE-Series Victor This was the Vauxhall for the owner who wore Yardley Black Label aftershave– “for the man who sets the pace” – aftershave and whose role model was Peter Wyngarde as Jason King.
Best Ford car clubs
From the elegant Zodiac to the swaggering Mk3 Cortina, Ford has produced some stunning cars over the past few decades. Each and every one of these classic Fords has a devoted fan and owner community of its own – and each of those communities is centred on a thriving owners' club.
THE RELIANT REGAL 3/25 AT SIXTY
This year sees many automotive anniversaries and one that should not be overlooked is the 60th birthday of the Reliant Regal 3/25. It came to epitomise the British three-wheeler and represented mobility for countless families.
Our favourite soft-top 4x4s
Ever since the iconic Willys Jeep first drove its way into the national consciousness during World War II, car makers have realised that there's a place for a rugged 4x4 with a removable roof.
70 YEARS OF THE AUSTIN A40 SOMERSET
It would be fair to say the Austin A40 Somerset was not a car for the motorist who sought thrills and excitement. Instead, it offered value for money, combined with acceleration that was unlikely to dislodge the owner’s pipe.
THE ALFA ROMEO ALFETTA BERLINA – A CELEBRATION
Of the many cars celebrating their 50th birthday this year, it would be very wrong to overlook the Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In the 1970s, it was the vehicle of choice for the sort of middle-class driver who might have also considered the Triumph Dolomite, Lancia Beta or the BMW 2002.
THE FORD ZEPHYR/ZODIAC MK. III AT SIXTY
It is April 1962, and you are in the market for a new car. Your criteria are seating for six and mid-Atlantic lines combined with dimensions that are not too excessive for town driving. So, what could be better than the new Ford Zephyr/Zodiac Mk. III range with their canted tail fins?