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John Surtees Remembered
- Andy Roberts |
- 2nd May, 2017
‘Try to imagine it today: a motorcyclist, a seven-time world champion admittedly, hopping into an F1 car and seizing the title four years later. It is motorsport’s equivalent of a concert pianist discovering that he can also play violin to the standard of Yehudi Menuhin’ – The Daily Telegraph.
The Most Famous Van Ever?
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 28th April, 2017
In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum-security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem… if no one else can help… and if you can find them, maybe you can hire... The A-Team.
VIDEO: Lancaster's Restoration Show Highlight Reel (2017)
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 24th April, 2017
We've put together a highlight video of our stand and experience at the 2017 Practical Classics, Classic Car and Restoration Show! You can view the video below or on the Lancaster Insurance YouTube Channel where you'll also find our archive of videos from past events.
40 Years of Top Gear
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 21st April, 2017
At 10.15pm on 22nd April 1977, the BBC’s Birmingham studios transmitted the first episode of a new programme for car owners, presented by Angela Rippon and Tom Coyne. Top Gear was a half hour show that was broadcast in the Midlands region and one of the first cars featured was Ms Rippon’s own Ford Capri Mk. II.
Hyundai Coupe Cup Rounds 1 & 2 Review
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 12th April, 2017
The first two rounds of the Hyundai Coupe Cup were held on the Silverstone National Circuit on the 25 -26 March. There was a record number of 18 coupes on the grid, so I’m anticipating this will be a tough and exciting season for all involved!
Easter Opening Hours 2017
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 12th April, 2017
Happy Easter to all of our valued customers, our opening hours are slightly different than usual this weekend, due to the extended break.
The National Car Club Awards 2017
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 11th April, 2017
When it comes to the penultimate evening of the Practical Classic, Classic Car and Restoration show, there’s no greater place to be than at The National Car Club Awards. Great company, a fantastic dinner and the chance to mingle with the driving forces of the classic car industry, the club members themselves!
60 Years of the Riley One Point Five and Wolseley 1500
- Andy Roberts |
- 11th April, 2017
It must be said that the chap in the Riley brochure looks as jaunty as a young Nicolas Parsons or indeed any other actor who was prone to saying ‘gosh’ in a 1950s Technicolor comedy. And it is no wonder that he is tipping his hat to the new One Point Five, as it was – and indeed is – one of the most delightful British cars of the late 1950s.
Car of the Month: April 17
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 10th April, 2017
The XR3i is synonymous with 80’s hot hatch Britain and young men (and ladies) at the time were almost tripping over themselves to get into Ford showrooms to get their hands on this iconic car.
Practical classics classic car & restoration show
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 10th April, 2017
A superb collection of ‘rust and rarities’ brought in a record number of classic motoring enthusiasts in the Birmingham’s NEC for the fourth outing of the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, which for the first time opened for three days!
Club of the Month: April 17
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 10th April, 2017
Lancaster Insurance is pleased to reveal the XR Owners Club as April’s club of the month! We awarded the XR3i April’s the car of the month, following the launch of our #ClassicRumble charity initiative… so it’s only fitting that the XR marque takes the club award.
Remembering The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 7th April, 2017
No wonder that young couple is amazed by the sight of a Type 34 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia as they clearly never expected to find a car that is even more modish than they are.
Keith Triumphs in The Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership Spring Final
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 7th April, 2017
Classic car owner Keith Edmunds reigned ‘triumphant’ in the Spring final of the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership competition, claiming first place with his 1972 Triumph Spitfire after winning the public vote out of the 20 finalists.
