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A history of Morgan
- 6th July, 2021
From their factory on the edge of the Malvern Hills, British car markers Morgan have been at the leading edge of sports and race car manufacture for over a century.
The UK’s best picnic spots for campervans in 2021
- 5th July, 2021
Now is the time to start getting out and enjoying the marvels of the UK countryside in your campervan. Pack up the cool box and picnic rug, check the tyre pressures, make sure you're equipped with some decent campervan insurance because it’s time to hit the open road.
Common risks for campervan drivers you didn’t suspect
- 5th July, 2021
You’ll be familiar with the common risks associated with life on the road – drink driving, other road users, adverse weather conditions, driving behaviour – and even a few hazards linked specifically to campervans, such as the different dimensions and turning circles.
10 restoration projects to tackle in 2021
- 5th July, 2021
Restoring a classic car can be a hugely rewarding process. This is work that requires real concentration and dedication, and will get you deep inside the working parts of your chosen vehicle.
Future classics from the 2000s
- 5th July, 2021
You might think it's a little too soon to start earmarking future classics from the 2000s, a decade that seems not long gone. But we’re always thinking about the next great classics here at Lancaster and protecting them for the future.
L J K Setright – A Celebration
- Andrew Roberts |
- 29th June, 2021
When the world was young and the Ford Fiesta 1300S Mk 1 was causing a minor sensation in outer suburbia; this writer was a devotee of Car magazine.
How to keep mice and rats out of your classic car
- 29th June, 2021
If you find you’ve got a mini passenger in your Mini Cooper, what action can you take? We’ve put together our top tips for ridding your Riley of rodents – and prevent them from sneaking back.
DO YOU REMEMBER – THE STANDARD ATLAS?
- Andrew Roberts |
- 23rd June, 2021
The Atlas is the sort of vehicle mainly glimpsed in the backgrounds of 1960s British films rather than on the road. The Standard light commercial was a rather appealing machine in its heyday, but it never seemed to find a market niche despite its virtues.
At last…home insurance that’s built for the classic car enthusiast
- 23rd June, 2021
At Lancaster Insurance, we understand that while your classic is your pride and joy, home is where the heart is.
Classic car touring holidays
- 18th June, 2021
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
- Andrew Roberts |
- 17th June, 2021
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.
20 FACTS ABOUT THE RENAULT 4
- Andrew Roberts |
- 16th June, 2021
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.
Club of the Month – Gay Classic Car Group
- 16th June, 2021
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?
MEET THE OWNER – CAMERON BURNS AND HIS MORRIS 1800
- Andrew Roberts |
- 15th June, 2021
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.
