LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS
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?
THE FIAT STRADA – AN APPRECIATION
According to howmanyleft.co.uk there are but 48 Stradas on the road in the UK. It is a sad fate for the car designed with a computer, silenced by a laser and built by a robot.
THE OPEL KADETT A AT SIXTY
The original A-series Kadett was not exactly a common sight in this country; many Britons would only be familiar with the model via Richard Hammond’s ‘Oliver’.
THE BEDFORD CA AT SEVENTY
Sometimes, the callow future classic enthusiast fails to recognise a ground-breaking vehicle in their midst. During the late 1970s, this writer mainly associated the CA with panel vans of varying degrees of decrepitude lurching around Southampton.
The tools every classic owner should have in their garage
A large part of the joy of classic car ownership is the restoration and ongoing care. Rescuing tired old motors and bringing them back to their former glory; devoting regular Sunday afternoons to keeping your vintage car in show condition: these experiences are what owning a classic is all about.
Romantic places to see the sunrise and sunset in your campervan
The UK has a host of romantic places to witness those daily miracles, sunrise, and sunset. In this article, we're going to list a few of our favourite spots to watch these majestic natural events from the comfort of your campervan.
ONE FAMILY FROM NEW – MORRIS J2
Memories can be one of the most significant reasons in buying and restoring a classic vehicle. It could be the sound of the transmission, the feel of the Bakelite switches or the way the air vents hissed when you opened them.
MEET THE OWNER – IAN MORGAN AND HIS LANCIA FLAMINIA SUPERLEGGERA CONVERTIBLE
Some cars evoke a sense of awe – and a silver Lancia Flaminia Superleggera Convertible with aluminium coachwork by Touring of Milan falls into this exclusive category.
Join us at this year’s Classic Car and Restoration Show on 24th – 26th March
We’ll be joining car enthusiasts from across the UK this March at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show on 24th – 26th March
50 YEARS OF THE FORD GRANADA
“It was one of those March days, when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade”.