LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS
The Ford Thunderbird: A Celebration
As the story goes, the Thunderbird resulted from the designer George Walker and Ford’s division general manager Louis D. Crusoe admiring sports cars at the 1951 Paris Motor Show.
What's a limited-slip differential?
You may or may not be familiar with the phrase 'limited-slip differential' (or limited-slip diff, or more simply LSD). If you've spent much time around either 4x4s or sports cars, however, the chances are that you may be familiar with the concept.
Police cars through the years
Over the decades, the UK’s police forces have patrolled our roads in a huge variety of vehicles. From the humble Morris Minor to the luxury barge that is today’s fourth-generation Range Rover, and from the pootling Austin Allegro to the lightning-quick Rover SD1 3500, vehicles of all sizes, speeds and spec levels have been used by our various regional law and order forces.
THE AUSTIN A30 AT SEVENTY
The year is 1951, and one of the star attractions of the London Motor Show is the latest small Austin. Countless visitors to Earls Court marvelled at the ‘chassis less’ construction – a ‘first’ for Longbridge, the smart lines and the new 803cc OHV engine.
MEET THE OWNER – MELISSA JARDINE AND HER NISSAN LAUREL C31
Melissa Jardine’s fascination with the Laurel stemmed from her family’s old car. In 1993 her father exchanged the Nissan for a base-model Ford Sierra, but such a fine vehicle could never be forgotten.
MG Owners Club (MGOC) Race Championship – race report Rounds 12 and 13: Snetterton 18th September
As the headline sponsor of the championship, we share a race report for the penultimate meeting of the season.
How to preserve the value of your classic car
The age and condition of their various components means that classics will need a little more care and attention if they are to retain that vintage sparkle that you love them for.
‘Puff the Magic Wagon’ stars with Lancaster Insurance at the 2021 Classic Motor Show
Lancaster Insurance will embrace the post Covid state of excitement amongst classic car enthusiasts from all over the world, as the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show hits the NEC this November. In its ninth year as headline sponsor, Lancaster Insurance will watch the sensational ‘Puff the Magic Wagon’ take centre stage at stand 250 in Hall One.
Meet the Owner: Geoff Taylor and his 1978 Austin Allegro 1500 Special LE
Limited edition cars tend to fall into one of three categories. There are those made to commemorate the demise of a long-running or even iconic model. There are those built to clear the showrooms before the launch of a significant new model or at least an elaborate facelift.
SIXTY YEARS OF THE SIMCA 1000
On the 27th July 1961, Simca commenced building a car that was to dominate French roads until the late 1970s.