LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS
We joined 4x4 enthusiasts in Staffordshire for a fantastic weekend showcase!
On 22nd-23rd February we attended the 4x4 Expo & VeeDub Show 2025 at the Staffordshire Showground, a fantastic gathering that brought together some serious talent and enthusiasm from across the 4x4 industry.
Meet Allen Patch – Member of The UK Cougar Club
What was your first experience with classic cars? When I was younger, I’d often go to car rallies with my dad and got hooked then. I was into the XR Fords, in particular Sierra’s and heavily involved XR Owners Club in recent years.
Austin Allegro Special L.E – Reunited with Its Original Owner at A Wedding by Expert Writer Andrew Roberts
Virtually anyone who owns a classic car knows that it is almost always never just about the engineering and the metalwork. When participating in a show, some members of the public instantly recall their parents’ former transport, their first company car or the now rare saloon once driven by their primary school teacher.
Five essential checks to prepare your classic car ahead of the new season
With the start of the classic car season on the horizon, many enthusiasts will be looking forward to getting out and enjoying their classic after a long winter. Leaving your classic in storage over the winter months can cause damage. Here are five essential checks owners should consider before getting back in the driver’s seat.
Emma’s blog – A trip to Addington Equestrian
A rainy trip to Addington Equestrian, with a sprinkle of horsebox drama.
Meet the YouTuber – Matt from Furious Driving
When I registered a YouTube channel name and website a decade ago I didn’t really have a plan, just some ideas and a name - taken from then new Top Gear when Jeremy Clarkson declared the only driving offence on the Isle of Man was ‘Furious Driving’ - which I thought sounded quite catchy.
Meet the Car Club – The Morris Register and The Young Driver Initiative
The Morris Register young driver initiative gives young drivers the opportunity to drive a charming 1939 Morris Eight Tourer. The National committee of the Morris Register started the scheme in March 2018 with the aim to engage younger enthusiasts with pre-war vehicles.
Meet the Owner – Steve Cokayne and his 2000 Escort 55D 1.8 Diesel Van
To begin, a little history of the MK6 Ford Escort… The sixth generation Ford Escort was introduced in January 1995.
Meet the Colt Car Club by Guest Writer Andrew Roberts
One of the many highlights of last year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show was the inaugural display of the Colt Car Club.
Introducing our January Bright Young Spark - Arthur Atkinson
What first fuelled my passion for classic cars, was undoubtedly my grandmother. From an early age she would gift me model ‘Hot Wheels’ for me to play with- I was quite the imaginative child. I’d often pretend to work on them and do various stunts like barrel rolls and jumps of the stairs…always landing upright of course.