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The Car Crowd

Unlocking the investment potential of classic cars with The Car Crowd

  • 28th February, 2022

We’re excited to be partnering with a new and innovative classic car investment company based in Nottinghamshire.

Porsche UK

Protect your pride and joy with Tracker UK

  • 28th February, 2022

This Spring, why not trial a Tracker with Lancaster Insurance as we offer up a special 20% discount on the Tracker system that is taking the motor world by storm.

Ford Granada

50 YEARS OF THE FORD GRANADA

  • 28th February, 2022

“It was one of those March days, when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade”.

Springs best classic car show

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.

Classic Car

Best days out for motor enthusiasts

  • 25th February, 2022

The classic car community is so welcoming to new owners. So if you’re looking to share your passion with like-minded folk this year, try one of these top days out for motoring enthusiasts.

Camper road trip

The best campervan and motorhome owners’ clubs to join in 2022

  • 25th February, 2022

Joining a members’ club helps you make the most of your campervan or motorhome. Whether you’re new to caravan ownership or a seasoned traveler, there are lots of benefits to joining a club, from exclusive access to sites to discounts and connections with like-minded people.

Highway Code changes – what classic owners need to know

  • 24th February, 2022

It's essential to familiarise yourself with the Highway Code – it's one of the basic building blocks of being a responsible driver. As a classic car owner, of course, another of those key building blocks is some specialist classic car insurance.

27 fast facts about the Hillman Imp

  • 24th February, 2022

The Imp incorporated a few design features that were quite ahead of their time for the early 1960s. Features such as a folding rear bench seat, temperature, voltage and oil pressure gauges, and an automatic choke wouldn't catch on in the wider car market until the 1970s.

Vauxhall Cavalier

Cars that become tax exempt in 2022

  • 18th February, 2022

What do the Triumph Acclaim, Fiat Panda, and second-generation BMW 5 Series have in common? Relatively little, you might think. And, in most ways, you'd be right.

Land Rover Discovery

Best selling cars from the 90s

  • 18th February, 2022

From the deliciously fun Mazda MX-5 to that driving school favourite, the Mk2 Nissan Micra, the 1990s gave us plenty of engaging, characterful cars (and more than its fair share of barnstorming sports cars, too). Here are some of the decade's best sellers.

Fiat 124 Special T

Meet The Owner – Jeremy Darvill and his 1971 Fiat 124 Special T

  • Andrew Roberts |
  • 15th February, 2022

“When I was 17, I drove one and fell in love with it, they are so beautifully balanced and understated. Simple lines but a delight to drive it started a lifelong love affair with all things Italian.

30 amazing places to take your campervan in 2022

  • 8th February, 2022

As the world starts getting back to normal after the pandemic, 2022 is looking like a very promising year for some amazing adventures in your campervan. Here’s our pick of some of the best adventures you, the family and the van can have this year.

Austin Ambassador

40 YEARS OF THE AUSTIN AMBASSADOR

  • Andrew Roberts |
  • 8th February, 2022

With twenty facts to celebrate this memorable car:

Mechanics on laptop

Best YouTube channels for petrolheads

  • 7th February, 2022

There are some great YouTube channels for car enthusiasts – and lovers of classic cars, in particular, are very well catered for. Here are some of our favourites.