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Man in a Suitcase
- Andy Roberts |
- 27th October, 2016
Many readers who grew up during the 1980s will recall how late on autumn nights ITV would screen re-runs of a spy programme concerning a prematurely grey-haired America private eye who drove a succession of Hillman Imps... - Written by Andy Roberts
‘Margo’ the Mini revs up support for Prostate Cancer UK
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 25th October, 2016
Silverstone Auctions will be offering a special ‘life saving’ Mini for sale at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at Birmingham NEC on 12th November to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK.
Never judge a book OR a classic car by its cover!
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 20th October, 2016
It’s always a tricky business when buying a classic car as the previous owner of this Morris Minor Traveller found out, but it highlights the importance seeking professional and knowledgeable assistance when purchasing. We spoke to Dave Youngs, our very own Car Club Manager about the trials and tribulations of owning 'Nancy'!
The Five Worst TV & Film Car Commercials Of All Time
- Andy Roberts |
- 20th October, 2016
"As film and television historian (my ‘day’ job), it has been a pleasure to endure some of the most endearingly poor advertisements for cars of the past sixty years. Here are five of my favourites..." - Written by Andy Roberts
The Austin Champ - The Land Rover Rival That Could Have Been a Contender
- Andy Roberts |
- 18th October, 2016
As the Land Rover Defender has recently passed into motoring history, it is timely to remember one of the British pretenders to its crown. The Austin Champ now seems to belong to a black and white past of National Servicemen in Pathé Newsreels and low-budget science fictions films about alien beings invading Chobham Common. - Written by Andy Roberts
Interview with Dave Youngs, our Car Club Manager
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 17th October, 2016
In the latest instalment of our Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show interviews, we speak to Dave Youngs, Lancaster’s Car Club Manager, on what makes the show special to him.
Memories Of The Little Chef – Early Starter Breakfasts And Free Lollipops
- Andy Roberts |
- 17th October, 2016
The Little Chef was a part of British motoring for 29 years, the original branch being a US-style diner on Oxford Road in Reading. The first branch was aimed at those respectable motorists who had just bought their first Ford 100E Prefect or Morris Minor and who would not be seen dead in a Hell Drivers style transport cafe... Andy Roberts shares his memories.
Top 10 most expensive classic cars ever sold at auction
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 13th October, 2016
1. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO The 250 was designed to race. However, while competition rules stipulated that 100 examples had to be built of each model racing, Ferrari somehow managed to get away with only making 39.
50th Anniversary for Toyota Corolla
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 13th October, 2016
This year the Toyota Corolla reaches its 50th anniversary, another leap for the world’s most popular car.
1,000mph BLOODHOUND Supersonic Car to take centre stage on the Lancaster Insurance stand at the Classic Motor Show
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 12th October, 2016
Lancaster Insurance, headline sponsor of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, has announced a ‘Best of British’ focus on its stand, with the iconic BLOODHOUND SSC show car taking pride of place. Show attendees will also be able to see a variety of exceptional classic models on the stand, each with their own unique story.
Interview with Andrew Misseldine, our Car Club team liaison
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 10th October, 2016
With this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show only a month away, we’ve caught up with some of the Lancaster team to find out what makes the show so special to them. First off is Andrew Misseldine, our Car Club team liaison. Andrew has been with us for over 20 years and is a season regular at the show!
50 Years Of The Baron – And The ‘Itc White Jaguar’
- Andy Roberts |
- 10th October, 2016
In 1965 ITC, the television production company that specialised in men of mystery pursuing fez-wearing villains across ‘Somewhere foreign’ (aka Elstree Studios’ car park), commenced filming of The Baron. This was their first colour adventure show and it co-starred Steve Forrest as one John Mannering, a square-jawed antiques dealer/solver of crimes, with an Oyster Grey Jensen CV8 Mk. II. - Written by Andy Roberts.
30 Years Of The Jaguar XJ40
- Andy Roberts |
- 7th October, 2016
Was it really 30 years ago that Jaguar launched one of its most important ever models? Take My Breath Away was apparently being played on the hour by every radio station, ITV was still screening 3-2-1 to non-discriminating viewers and, on 8th October 1986, the XJ40 was unveiled. - Written by Andy Roberts.
Cars I Learnt to Drive In
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 6th October, 2016
In recent weeks I’ve spotted an Audi A1, BMW 123d and a new Mini Cooper as driving instructor vehicles in my local town. Feeling rather cheated as I passed my driving test in a battered Vauxhall Corsa just eight years ago, I shared my bewilderment with work colleagues who were only too happy to reminisce about the cars they learnt to drive in.
