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THE MG METRO AT FORTY
- 28th April, 2022
On 5th May 1982, British Leyland announced the latest version of the Metro – one bearing a name not seen on a new car since 1979. As the advertisements promised, it was time to “Fasten Your Seat Belts”.
Club of the month: The Fiat Motor Club (GB)
- 28th April, 2022
This month we’re venturing across the Mediterranean and heading to sunnier climes, as the focus of our ‘Club of the Month’ is the iconic and much-loved Fiat!
Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership – 3rd place goes to Shaun Hunter and his Escort 1.3 XL
- 28th April, 2022
“What a weekend we had”, says Pride of Ownership contender Shaun Hunter. “Honestly it was just amazing. I’d applied to be in the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership competition before, but with covid, everything was on hold so it was 3rd time lucky.”
Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership – 2nd place goes to Brian Kent and his 1965 Humber Super Snipe Estate!
- 28th April, 2022
“I’ve had so many offers for the Humber Snipe, you wouldn’t believe it, but I’ll never sell, we’re going to enjoy it. That’s what I did it for!” Brian Kent couldn’t be prouder of his 1965 Humber Super Snipe Estate, though he says himself, he’s been blown away by the reaction to his immaculate restoration.
MEET THE OWNER – AMJAD AND HIS TOYOTA CROWN S110
- Andrew Roberts |
- 27th April, 2022
“The Crown was sold to me by its second owner, who had the car for 34 years but had to sell it because of the ULEZ extension last September”.
MEET THE OWNER – JOHN LANGFORD AND HIS TWO MG MAGNETTE FARINAS
- Andrew Roberts |
- 27th April, 2022
To own one MG Magnette ‘Farina’ would be a sufficient distinction for many a classic car enthusiast – but not John Langford. We recently featured his white 1964 example, which is stunning in appearance and one of the rarest post-war cars to wear the famous Octagon badge.
THE END OF DATSUN
- Andrew Roberts |
- 27th April, 2022
Yesterday (25th April 2022) saw Nissan announce the end of production of Datsun cars. They had not employed their subsidiary marque on a UK-market car for 38 years, but its impact on British motoring cannot be underestimated.
15 of the best classic Rovers
- 26th April, 2022
Here are our favourite Rovers of all time. These are all important cars from a hugely significant British brand – and all now deserve the protection of classic car insurance.
27 fast facts about the Ford Fiesta
- 26th April, 2022
Now in its seventh generation, the Ford Fiesta has been Britain's most popular supermini for most, if not all its 45-year life. Introduced in 1976 (and on our shores from 1977), the car made an instant impact, clocking up a million sales before the 1970s were out.
MEET THE OWNER – STEPHEN LEWIS AND HIS HUMBER IMPERIAL
- Andrew Roberts |
- 26th April, 2022
If you owned a new Humber Imperial in 1966, you were almost certainly one of the elite members of your local tennis club. Not only was it a car as imposing as James Robertson Justice in Doctor in Clover, but the list of standard fittings was also positively lavish.
MEET THE COLLECTOR – CRAIG DONALD AND HIS FIAT 132 FLEET
- Andrew Roberts |
- 26th April, 2022
A few classic car enthusiasts accumulate a collection of vehicles that make a Lamborghini Miura appear vaguely ordinary by comparison through a combination of hard work, patience, and dedication.
MEET THE OWNER – MICHAEL CARPENTER AND HIS VAUXHALL ASTRA 1200S TWO-DOOR
- Andrew Roberts |
- 26th April, 2022
A few weeks ago, Michael Carpenter - a connoisseur of fine yet neglected 1970s and 1980s cars – contacted this writer with some exciting news.
Did you know that classic cars can be subject to inheritance tax?
- 25th April, 2022
Depending on your circumstances, your classic could be subject to 40% inheritance tax, which is why it’s important to ensure that you’ve considered what will happen to your prized possession after you pass away. Without putting the right plans in place, your car may not end up in the care of the person you would have chosen.
A CAR FOR THE LADIES – THE STRANGE STORY OF THE DODGE LA FEMME
- Andrew Roberts |
- 25th April, 2022
1950s Detroit publicity often reads like a parody of Mad Men – none less so than the car “By Special Appointment to Her Majesty... the American Woman”.
