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Meet the Owner – Amir Keshvari and his 1978 Chrysler Hunter Super
- 9th October, 2024
Last year, we featured Amir’s last-of-the-line Sunbeam-badged Vogue, one of his remarkable line-up of the Rootes Group’s Arrow family. His latest acquisition is even more distinctive, for this is not a Hillman Hunter but a Chrysler-badged version.
MEET THE OWNER – SAMUEL MACE AND HIS VOLVO S90
- 9th October, 2024
I have a brand affinity for Volvo as my dad owned a succession of them, and I was in the market for a C70 convertible.
COUNTDOWN TO 40 – SEAN GREENWOOD’S AUSTIN MONTEGO 1.3 BASE
- 9th October, 2024
An autobiographical note: I was 14 when British Leyland introduced the Austin Montego on 25 April 1984, and I can vividly remember the sense of anticipation in the press before its launch. Car magazine published a major preview in late 1981 and, even then, it was evident that the Morris Ital, never intended as more than a stopgap, was due for replacement.
UTTERLY DASHING – THE SUNBEAM ALPINE SERIES I
- 2nd October, 2024
A 1960 Sunbeam Alpine Series I is one of a select group of cars that looks poised for action even in repose.
RARER THAN RARE – THE FIAT 2300S
- 2nd October, 2024
To say a Fiat 2300S Coupe was an exclusive sight when new is somewhat of an understatement.
LIVING THE AMERICAN DREAM – A 1959 FORD GALAXIE SKYLINER
- 2nd October, 2024
Some US cars seem more exotic on the roads of the UK than visitors from another world. A 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner looks as though it belongs in a Technicolor film set in Palm Springs and starring Dean Martin rather than the home counties.
WHERE WERE YOU IN 1984?
- 2nd October, 2024
Lancaster Insurance will be celebrating its 40th birthday at the Classic Motor Show at the NEC this November. Here are 25 reminders of life in 1984.
RARER THAN RARE – THE CHRYSLER ALPINE
- 2nd October, 2024
Some Cars of the Year have the misfortune of vanishing from public consciousness. Few seem to recall that the Chrysler Alpine defeated the BMW 3 Series and the Renault 30TS to become COTY 1976.
We reveal our top insured from 1984!
- 25th September, 2024
1984 bought us the first Band Aid single, Ghostbusters topping the film charts and the first Classic Motor Show event.
Introducing our September Bright Young Spark, Thomas Thornicroft!
- 25th September, 2024
We’re thrilled to announce that our panel of judges have chosen our first Bright Young Sparks finalist - Thomas Thornicroft!
Sporting Bears are celebrating 35 years as a club by Alan Moss, Chairman
- 25th September, 2024
The Sporting Bears Motor Club was founded in 1989 by Chris and Pat Glasbey.
We’re celebrating 40 years of Lancaster and the Classic Motor Show with a huge birthday giveaway!
- 25th September, 2024
For 40 years the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show has been a firm favourite for car enthusiasts across the UK.
40 FACTS ABOUT THE RENAULT ESPACE by Andrew Roberts
- 25th September, 2024
As with many fine cars, the story of the Espace's origins is complex. Here are 40 facts about this remarkable vehicle.
Reliant Scimitar SS1 is 40 this year by Steve Phipps
- 25th September, 2024
Designed by Michelotti aiming to fill the gap in the small sports car market, the Scimitar SS1 was launched in 1984 at the British Motor Show.
