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Alex Cursley review
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 5th October, 2016
Before the last race of the Carbon8 Coupe Cup we catch up with our driver, Alex Cursley, to see how the second half of the season is going.
Classic & Sports Car Club Awards 2016
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 4th October, 2016
It has been another cracking year for classic car anniversaries – celebrated in brilliant fashion by clubs across Europe – and the Classic & Sports Car Club Awards 2016 are an opportunity to recognise all of your hard work over the past 12 months.
35 Years Of The Triumph Acclaim
- Andy Roberts |
- 4th October, 2016
At classic shows, I occasionally encounter those cars with the instant power to return me to the time of three channel television, Adam Ant and Diana Dors in the Prince Charming video and when the Sony C7 video-recorder was a major status symbol. The 35 year-old Triumph Acclaim, launched on the 7th October 1981 and promising ‘sheer driving pleasure’ is one such vehicle. - Written by Andy Roberts.
Car of the Month: October 2016
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 30th September, 2016
This month, for Car of the Month October 2016, our spotlight falls on the Mercedes-Benz R107, more commonly known as the Mercedes SL.
Club of the Month: October 2016
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 30th September, 2016
This month, for Club of the Month October 2016, our spotlight falls on one of our newest club partners, 300ZX.co.uk.
Wroxall Abbey Hotel & Estate
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 28th September, 2016
Indian summer drives and complimentary B&B at luxurious Wroxall Abbey – probably the UK's finest classic car meeting place and club venue.
Insurance cover explained!
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 26th September, 2016
In a new series each month we’ll be focusing on a different area of insurance and explaining how it may be relevant to you and your policy, and this month we’re talking about agreed value.
The Škoda Estelle At 40
- Andy Roberts |
- 26th September, 2016
If in the late 1970s you were in the market for a new car, needed four doors and a reasonably sized cabin, but had only the funds for a Mini 850, you may well have been attracted to the Škoda Estelle. - Written by Andy Roberts.
Meguiar’s Club Showcase Opens For Entries Ready For NEC Grand Final
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 23rd September, 2016
Entries are now being accepted for the Meguiar’s Club Showcase, with the grand final taking place at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, held from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th November at Birmingham’s NEC.
Lancaster Insurance supports annual Mini Fair 2
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 22nd September, 2016
On the 16th October, Mini enthusiasts will be out in full force for the annual Mini Fair 2 and Spares Day, organised by the British Mini Club. Lancaster Insurance is thrilled to be the sole insurance sponsor and attendee at the event, following on from becoming one of the clubs official insurance partners in March.
Early Entries Revealed For Lancaster Insurance Pride Of Ownership At Birmingham’s NEC
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 21st September, 2016
The first five entries to be confirmed in the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership display have been revealed. Held as part of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at Birmingham’s NEC from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th November, the overall winner will be decided by visitors to the season finale.
Top Ten 4-Seater Coupes
- Andy Roberts |
- 21st September, 2016
Do you dread the thought of leaking hoods and malfunctioning heaters as autumn approaches? Then have no fear of frost or damp as we present a list of our Top Ten 4-Seater Coupes! - Written by Andy Roberts.
The Magnificent Seven Microcars
- Andy Roberts |
- 20th September, 2016
The Magnificent Seven Microcars... Or, a wholly and utterly subjective list of my very favourite microcars – all very different and all with industrial levels of charm! - Written by Andy Roberts.
1950 Nipper Milk Truck
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 20th September, 2016
We caught up with Jonathan Smith to find out more about this sole survivor, a rather quirky looking vehicle that didn’t have a seat and had no doors or windows. But Jonathan just couldn’t resist the charm of a 1950 Nipper Milk Truck.
