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Our favourite soft-top 4x4s
- 11th March, 2022
Ever since the iconic Willys Jeep first drove its way into the national consciousness during World War II, car makers have realised that there's a place for a rugged 4x4 with a removable roof.
THE FORD ZEPHYR/ZODIAC MK. III AT SIXTY
- Andrew Roberts |
- 9th March, 2022
It is April 1962, and you are in the market for a new car. Your criteria are seating for six and mid-Atlantic lines combined with dimensions that are not too excessive for town driving. So, what could be better than the new Ford Zephyr/Zodiac Mk. III range with their canted tail fins?
THE ALFA ROMEO ALFETTA BERLINA – A CELEBRATION
- Andrew Roberts |
- 9th March, 2022
Of the many cars celebrating their 50th birthday this year, it would be very wrong to overlook the Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In the 1970s, it was the vehicle of choice for the sort of middle-class driver who might have also considered the Triumph Dolomite, Lancia Beta or the BMW 2002.
70 YEARS OF THE AUSTIN A40 SOMERSET
- 9th March, 2022
It would be fair to say the Austin A40 Somerset was not a car for the motorist who sought thrills and excitement. Instead, it offered value for money, combined with acceleration that was unlikely to dislodge the owner’s pipe.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
