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100 YEARS OF MG – AND 100 MG FACTS
- 8th June, 2023
In 1923, William Morris permitted Cecil Kimber, the General Manager of Morris Garages of Queen Street in Oxford, to build sporting versions of Morris cars. That August, the company registered the first six MG Super Sports. And so, to celebrate 100 years of MG, here are 100 facts:
WHY THE MG METRO 1300 MATTERS
- 8th June, 2023
The centenary of MG is the opportunity to pay homage to so many of their cars, including a model that was rather overlooked for too long. The MG Metro was neither designed nor built in the Abingdon factory but its debut in May 1982 marked the revival of one of the world’s most famous marques.
MEET THE OWNER – DANIEL NICHOLS AND HIS MORRIS 1800HL
- 2nd June, 2023
Earlier this year, Daniel employed a very unusual car for work duty. Of course, any BL ‘Wedge’ is a fascinating sight, and the Nichols HL was deployed “on the school run and delivering modern car parts for repair. In the last six months, I boast she’s done 4,000 miles on main car duty, and was only a fan belt short of 100% reliable!”.
CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW CELEBRATES TEN YEARS AS ‘PERFECT PARTNERS’ WITH LANCASTER INSURANCE FOR 2023 SHOW THEME
- 1st June, 2023
Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show will be held 10-12 Nov 2023 at Birmingham’s NEC.The 2023 show theme is ‘Perfect Partners’. Clubs and exhibitors encouraged to take part in annual show theme. Tickets now on sale via advanced online booking.
50 YEARS OF THE AUSTIN ALLEGRO
- 31st May, 2023
On the 17th May 1973, British Leyland unveiled the eventual replacement for the ADO16 1100/1300 range. According to their CEO Lord Stokes:
We are looking for our next Bright Young Spark!
- 26th May, 2023
We're celebrating and inspiring young people who want to be part of the Classic Car Industry through our Bright Young Sparks initiative.
Our car club of the month
- 26th May, 2023
Well done to the Allegro Club International! To celebrate 50 years of the Allegro, the Allegro Club International held a grand birthday bash and hoped to see 50 cars join them for the line up to celebrate the 50 years. The club were overjoyed to welcome 80 Allegros and various BMCBL visitors at the event on Sunday 14th May.
The Triumph Dolomite Sprint at 50
- 26th May, 2023
In June of 1973, British Leyland introduced a new model that would, to quote Bill Davis, the Managing Director of their Rover/Triumph division, “dispel the myth that the Continental manufacturers have a virtual monopoly of fast, medium-sized cars”. It was, of course, the Dolomite Sprint.
Cars & Coffee
- 26th May, 2023
Another brilliant Cars and Coffee at Lancaster Insurance! On Sunday 21st May, Lancaster Insurance opened their gates at their St Ives, Cambridgeshire HQ once again for another fantastic FREE coffee morning.
YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THE PETER SELLERS ASTON MARTIN DB4 GT
- 24th May, 2023
You’re driving along in your spanking new Cortina 1600E and your wife starts nagging you so you suggest she reclines her seat and before long she’s dozed off because the 1600E is so quiet and you look at your reflection in the plushy walnut dashboard and think how closely you resemble Gregory Peck
On Location at the Beaulieu Spring Autojumble
- 23rd May, 2023
It would be fair to say my time at the Spring Autojumble began and ended with one of the select band of cars that may be justly described as “iconic”. The Morris Minor celebrates its 75th anniversary, and the Dorset branch of the Owners’ Club pulled out all the stops for their ‘Moggyfest 2023’ display.
CARS THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN - THE TRIUMPH LYNX
- 23rd May, 2023
Just as it is almost impossible to name a favourite film or Beatles song, selecting a favourite car at Gaydon is futile. Put simply, each and every vehicle of the British Motor Museum could be this writer’s favourite at any given moment.
IT WAS ANOTHER WORLD – MOTORING IN 1953
- 23rd May, 2023
The 2nd of June marks 70 years since the Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II, and so we thought it timely to list just some of the vast changes in motoring over the past seven decades.
MEET THE OWNERS – JAYNE AND SIMON AND THEIR VOLVO 221
- 23rd May, 2023
It is always a delight to encounter an old friend, such as Jayne and Simon and their beautiful 1968 Volvo 221. Here are my thoughts from Classic & Sports Car back in 2017:
