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Opel Kadett

THE OPEL KADETT A AT SIXTY

  • Andrew Roberts |
  • 8th March, 2022

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’.

Fiat Strada

THE FIAT STRADA – AN APPRECIATION

  • Andrew Roberts |
  • 8th March, 2022

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.

Tool box

The tools every classic owner should have in their garage

  • 7th March, 2022

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.

Bedford CA

THE BEDFORD CA AT SEVENTY

  • 7th March, 2022

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.

LANCIA FLAMINIA

MEET THE OWNER – IAN MORGAN AND HIS LANCIA FLAMINIA SUPERLEGGERA CONVERTIBLE

  • Andrew Roberts |
  • 4th March, 2022

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.

Morris J2

ONE FAMILY FROM NEW – MORRIS J2

  • Andrew Roberts |
  • 4th March, 2022

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.

Romantic places to see the sunrise and sunset in your campervan

  • 4th March, 2022

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.

Trade Up Fiat

The Great Classic Trade-Up – and they’re off!

  • 28th February, 2022

We thought it was ‘advantage Lancaster’ in the early stages of ‘The Great Classic Trade Up’ competition, head-to-head, with our fabulous friends at Classics World magazine.

Springs best classic car show

Join us at this year’s Classic Car and Restoration Show on 24th – 26th March

  • 28th February, 2022

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.

Imp Club

Introducing our Club of the Month - the Imp Club, keeping this national icon alive!

  • 28th February, 2022

“You make me feel like Spring has sprung”, sang the late great Frank Sinatra and at Lancaster we recognise and identify with ol’ blue eyes, once the proud owner of an orange metallic 1969 Lamborghini Miura.

The Car Crowd

Unlocking the investment potential of classic cars with The Car Crowd

  • 28th February, 2022

We’re excited to be partnering with a new and innovative classic car investment company based in Nottinghamshire.

Porsche UK

Protect your pride and joy with Tracker UK

  • 28th February, 2022

This Spring, why not trial a Tracker with Lancaster Insurance as we offer up a special 20% discount on the Tracker system that is taking the motor world by storm.

Ford Granada

50 YEARS OF THE FORD GRANADA

  • 28th February, 2022

“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”.

Springs best classic car show

Join us at this year’s Classic Car and Restoration Show on 24th – 26th March

  • 28th February, 2022

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.