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What a weekend our ‘Great British Road Trip’ to the 2021 Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show turned out to be!
- 18th November, 2021
What a weekend our ‘Great British Road Trip’ to the 2021 Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show turned out to be! The event, which took place on 12th – 14th November, was attended by around 63,000 enthusiasts over the three days, marking a triumphant return after last year’s postponement due to Covid.
Campervan owners’ guide to Newquay
- 18th November, 2021
Summing up the appeal of the seaside town, Cornwall Live says Newquay “has long been a firm favourite with holidaymakers thanks to its beaches, from the breath-taking sandy shores of Lusty Glaze to the surfer's paradise Fistral Beach”.
Classic cars and their modern counterparts
- 17th November, 2021
It might be your favourite family hatchback, born in the 1970s and now into its eighth generation. Or it could be an iconic design from the 1950s that got a cute modern reinterpretation for the 21st Century.
10 of the best grand tourers
- 17th November, 2021
Run your eyes down any of those '50 most beautiful cars of all time' lists, and you'll find that most of the models included fit into one of two categories: sports cars and grand tourers.
Our 50 favourite classics of all time
- 17th November, 2021
Contentious? Probably. Subjective? Utterly. Chock full of the most memorable cars in automotive history? Most certainly. Strap in for our list of 50 favourite classics of all time...
10 bargain roadsters ready for next summer
- 17th November, 2021
Next summer is still a little way off, which makes now the perfect time to invest in an affordable two-seater convertible...
10 things you need to know about campervan insurance
- 17th November, 2021
From 'will I be covered for driving on the Continent?' to 'what exactly is covered in my policy?', we bet you've got a few questions when it comes to taking out a specialist campervan insurance policy.
Our favourite Mercedes classics
- 16th November, 2021
Even if you’re not familiar with the classic Mercedes slogan – the best or nothing – you’ll know that the name has become synonymous with style, luxury and reliability. The S-Class series has long been a long-running Rolls Royce rival, while the SL dynasty of roadsters has been responsible for some of the most elegant soft-top cars in automotive history.
Best driving roads in the world
- 15th November, 2021
The definition of a brilliant driving road can come down to a few different factors. Some routes are the products of some truly stunning feats of engineering, of the heroic ways in which humanity has pitted itself against nature.
TOP FIVE LONDON MOTOR SHOWS
- Andrew Roberts |
- 15th November, 2021
Autumn is traditionally the motor show season, and from 1937 until 1976, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders favoured Earls Court. Here are five of the London events that this writer wished he were old enough to have seen in person...
MEET THE OWNER: ROY HEDGER AND HIS CHRYSLER SUNBEAM
- Andrew Roberts |
- 15th November, 2021
On Saturday 23 July 1977, ITV viewers were treated to a new commercial in the commercial break of Mr and Mrs. None other than Petula Clark informed the world that the Chrysler Sunbeam would “put a smile on your face”...
Campervan adventures to have this autumn
- 15th November, 2021
While those warm, sunny months are now very much in the rear-view mirror, autumn has plenty going for it – namely Halloween, Bonfire Night and a whole host of Christmas festivities! It also represents one more opportunity to get out in your campervan before the year is out and winter takes hold.
THE MINI CLUBMAN; A CELEBRATION
- Andrew Roberts |
- 11th November, 2021
When the British Leyland Motor Corporation launched the Clubman in October of 1969, the copywriters worked overtime. There were references aplenty to its size, not to mention “For the first time a Mini has wind up windows in padded doors”, which was slightly economical with the truth.
ENVOY; A VAUXHALL FOR CANADA
- Andrew Roberts |
- 10th November, 2021
The overseas marketing of a British car under a different name is a widespread phenomenon. US motorists were offered the ‘Austin Marina’ and Triumph badged Standards while Chrysler promoted the Hillman Avenger as the ‘Plymouth Cricket’.
