LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS
At last…home insurance that’s built for the classic car enthusiast
At Lancaster Insurance, we understand that while your classic is your pride and joy, home is where the heart is.
DO YOU REMEMBER – THE STANDARD ATLAS?
The Atlas is the sort of vehicle mainly glimpsed in the backgrounds of 1960s British films. The Standard light commercial was a rather appealing machine in its heyday, but it never seemed to find a market niche despite its virtues.
Classic car touring holidays
In this article, we’ll find out all the details – what you can get up to, where you can go, and some examples of companies running great classic car touring holidays that you can get involved in.
THE LANCIA 2000 BERLINA AT 50
Fifty years ago, Lancia unveiled its last independently designed car. Fiat acquired the famous concern in October 1969 and for many enthusiasts the 2000 Berlina marked the end of an era. It was also one of the most delightful sports saloons of the 1970s.
Club of the Month – Gay Classic Car Group
June is Pride Month so what better way to mark the wholesale celebration of Britain’s LGBTQ community, than by having Gay Classic Car Group (GCCG) as our Club of the Month?
20 FACTS ABOUT THE RENAULT 4
Today marks the 60 birthday of not just one of Renault’s most important models but one of the most remarkable cars in motoring history.
MEET THE OWNER – CAMERON BURNS AND HIS MORRIS 1800
After recently succumbing to the lure of the ‘Landcrab’, Cameron Burns bought himself an 1800 Mk 3. His Morris was fitted with several decadent extras: reclining front seats, hazard warning lights, an alternator and a heated rear screen.
20 iconic cars from history
Classic cars become iconic for several reasons. They can symbolise bygone eras or represent strides forward for the car industry of their day. Meanwhile, they can achieve fame for their performances on the big screen or the world’s toughest racetracks.
Our favourite Reliant cars
The 20th Century in the UK was full of motoring success stories and many have endured to today (think Rolls Royce, which started in 1904 and Vauxhall from 1903. However, for every 20th Century brand that is still active, there are about a hundred who are now defunct.
The MG Midget – A Celebration
When MG introduced “The new Midget” in June of 1961, some Abingdon traditionalists were decidedly unhappy. A Mr. R. Gowring ranted in a letter to Motor Sport:
The history of Morris Motors
If you stop to think about truly iconic British vehicles, or indeed companies, it won’t be long before the name Morris pops up. Morris Motors was one of the true giants of 20th Century Britain, operating through both world wars and creating a range of successful, iconic vehicles.
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