LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS

The Not-So-Secret Diary of Diva the Shetland Pony – What to Wear!

Every day sees hundreds, if not thousands, of horses being transported along the roads of the UK. The reasons for travelling are varied: perhaps competing, moving areas or just travelling to a safe area to hack out. In any event, most horses and ponies wear some type of protection when in the horsebox or trailer.
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MEET THE OWNER – PAUL STEVENS AND HIS LOTUS EUROPA TWIN CAM

It would be fair to say that Paul Stevens is a connoisseur of fine cars, as his fleet comprises a 1960 Slough-built Citroën ID19, a 1969 Lotus Elan S4 DHC, a 1929 Austin Seven ‘boat tail’, a 1936 Austin Seven Nippy – and in October last year, a 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam.

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For Connoisseurs of Motoring – Ten Facts About The Ford Zephyr-Zodiac

This 1955 Canterbury Green and Dorchester Grey Zephyr-Zodiac vividly reminds me of a description I once wrote in Classics Monthly.
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THE FIRST TEN YEARS OF AA LAND-ROVERS

The story so far – it is 1949, the weather is vile and your pre-war Morris Eight, held together with hope and masking tape, has ceased to proceed in a remote outer London suburb.
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MEET THE OWNER – JAMES CORFIELD AND HIS HONDA ACCORD MK.1 SALOON

There are cars that make an impact on the young motoring enthusiast – cars such as James Corfield’s Honda Accord Mk.1 Saloon.
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Taxi! - Colin Shepherd and his Austin FX3D

Think of smog. Think of Woodbines. Think of Teddy Boys. Think of cabbies who resemble Harry Fowler, Sidney James, Sam Kydd, or David Lodge, shaking their fists out of the driver’s window and shouting, “What’s your game?”.
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Introducing our February Bright Young Spark - Jessica Maria Brito

How did your interest start? It comes from my mum. When the family car broke down there was no one to get it fixed so I became that person. I was fortunate enough that she trusted me to work on her car with just a few tools.
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Your Ultimate Classic Car Experience Awaits!

Get ready for three action-packed days at the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, taking place 21-23 March at the NEC! Whether you're restoring your own project, looking for inspiration, or simply admiring stunning classics, this is the ultimate event for classic car enthusiasts.
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Get your classic ready for the spring and summer

Classic car maintenance is something every enthusiast should be familiar with, and it plays a crucial role in how quickly you can recommission your car for the spring and summer months.
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Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership Spring Finalists Revealed Ahead of NEC Restoration Show

The twenty finalists that will be competing for this year’s Spring final of the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership competition can now be revealed, and with an amazing selection of cars choosing the winner will be harder than ever.
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The Not-So-Secret Diary of Diva the Shetland Pony – Staying Overnight

When showing our Shetland ponies Diva (Melland Queen of Scots) and Jackson (Melland Jackson Jive), we stay overnight at a couple of big shows each season. Unlike the horseboxes of lots of competitors, ours doesn’t have a living area, so once the ponies are offloaded we convert the area where they have travelled to our bedroom.
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Emma’s blog – The breakdown

As equestrians, I think we can all agree that breaking down with our horses on board is one of our worst nightmares. So my heart sank when I heard my friend, Emma, say that this had happened to her. Fortunately for Emma, she had breakdown cover, so if this isn’t something you have I’d start by advising you to speak to Lancaster Insurance to get this arranged.
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