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What's a limited-slip differential?
- 26th October, 2021
You may or may not be familiar with the phrase 'limited-slip differential' (or limited-slip diff, or more simply LSD). If you've spent much time around either 4x4s or sports cars, however, the chances are that you may be familiar with the concept.
The Ford Thunderbird: A Celebration
- Andrew Roberts |
- 26th October, 2021
As the story goes, the Thunderbird resulted from the designer George Walker and Ford’s division general manager Louis D. Crusoe admiring sports cars at the 1951 Paris Motor Show.
MEET THE OWNER - ROBERT CRAWFORD AND HIS SAAB GT850
- Andrew Roberts |
- 26th October, 2021
Fifty-five years ago, a 14-year old motor enthusiast named Robert Crawford was moderately awestruck by his father’s new car; a dark blue 96 ordered from the Ayr dealership Cambuslea Garage.
‘Puff the Magic Wagon’ stars with Lancaster Insurance at the 2021 Classic Motor Show
- 25th October, 2021
Lancaster Insurance will embrace the post Covid state of excitement amongst classic car enthusiasts from all over the world, as the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show hits the NEC this November. In its ninth year as headline sponsor, Lancaster Insurance will watch the sensational ‘Puff the Magic Wagon’ take centre stage at stand 250 in Hall One.
How to preserve the value of your classic car
- 25th October, 2021
The age and condition of their various components means that classics will need a little more care and attention if they are to retain that vintage sparkle that you love them for.
MG Owners Club (MGOC) Race Championship – race report Rounds 12 and 13: Snetterton 18th September
- 25th October, 2021
As the headline sponsor of the championship, we share a race report for the penultimate meeting of the season.
MEET THE OWNER – MELISSA JARDINE AND HER NISSAN LAUREL C31
- Andrew Roberts |
- 25th October, 2021
Melissa Jardine’s fascination with the Laurel stemmed from her family’s old car. In 1993 her father exchanged the Nissan for a base-model Ford Sierra, but such a fine vehicle could never be forgotten.
THE AUSTIN A30 AT SEVENTY
- Andrew Roberts |
- 25th October, 2021
The year is 1951, and one of the star attractions of the London Motor Show is the latest small Austin. Countless visitors to Earls Court marvelled at the ‘chassis less’ construction – a ‘first’ for Longbridge, the smart lines and the new 803cc OHV engine.
Police cars through the years
- 25th October, 2021
Over the decades, the UK’s police forces have patrolled our roads in a huge variety of vehicles. From the humble Morris Minor to the luxury barge that is today’s fourth-generation Range Rover, and from the pootling Austin Allegro to the lightning-quick Rover SD1 3500, vehicles of all sizes, speeds and spec levels have been used by our various regional law and order forces.
The best fibreglass cars
- 22nd October, 2021
Since its debut in the 1953, first-generation Chevrolet Corvette, fibreglass has played a small but significant role in the history of car production.
Classic military vehicles we love
- 22nd October, 2021
You'll know by now that we love our classic cars here at Lancaster, and are proud to be able to provide classic car insurance for many of the wonderful motors that still adorn Britain's roads and driveways today.
Best Alpine drives
- 22nd October, 2021
The Alps are home to some of Europe's most dramatic scenery – and many of the winding mountain roads that snake through them make for thrilling, engaging drives.
SIXTY YEARS OF THE SIMCA 1000
- Andrew Roberts |
- 22nd October, 2021
On the 27th July 1961, Simca commenced building a car that was to dominate French roads until the late 1970s.
Meet the Owner: Geoff Taylor and his 1978 Austin Allegro 1500 Special LE
- Andrew Roberts |
- 22nd October, 2021
Limited edition cars tend to fall into one of three categories. There are those made to commemorate the demise of a long-running or even iconic model. There are those built to clear the showrooms before the launch of a significant new model or at least an elaborate facelift.
