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THE AUDI SUPER 90 – A CELEBRATION
- Andrew Roberts |
- 7th July, 2022
Fifty-five years ago, UK sales commenced of an upmarket FWD medium-sized saloon from Germany. Its appearance may have been low-key, and the steering column gear lever seemed decidedly unsporting.
THE ONE OWNER FROM NEW TALBOT SOLARA MINX
- Andrew Roberts |
- 7th July, 2022
One of the most intriguing forms of classic car to write about is one that has been a member of the same family since the beginning. Ms. Ros Hawke has owned her Solara Minx for over 36 years, and, quite incredibly, her fleet also includes a second example.
THE TATRA T603 – A CELEBRATION
- Andrew Roberts |
- 7th July, 2022
“The Ministry driver climbed aboard, the man called Ladislav took the passenger seat, the driver pressed a button and the Tatra’s rear mounted V8 engine rumbled into life. Looking around, I noticed all the switches and the steering wheel were in an elegant ivory plastic unlike anything I had seen in Britain”.
The Honda Civic at 50
- Andrew Roberts |
- 6th July, 2022
Fifty years ago this month, British motorists read of a new Honda car that combined a transversely mounted belt-driven all-alloy 1.2-litre overhead camshaft engine combined with all-independent suspension and a very attractive appearance.
SUMMER MOTORING - THE MORRIS MARINA MUMFORD CONVERTIBLE
- Andrew Roberts |
- 6th July, 2022
It was a familiar scenario in the early 1970s – an MGB Roadster owner who found themselves in need of more space but who still wished to enjoy the pleasures of open-topped motoring.
MEET THE OWNER – ANDREW HULL AND HIS 1977 DATSUN 200L LAUREL
- Andrew Roberts |
- 6th July, 2022
For too many years, the classic car press in this country tended to overlook Japanese saloons, but today their following is justifiably numerous. After all, who could resist a Datsun such as Andrew Hull’s 1977 200L, with its metallic paint finish, black vinyl roof and distinctively aggressive grille?
THE LANCIA BETA AT 50
- Andrew Roberts |
- 6th July, 2022
In October 1972, Lancia introduced a new model that caused a great deal of controversy among devotees of the marque. For one, Fiat had acquired Lancia in 1969, with the parent company supplying the 1.4-litre, 1.6-litre, and 1.8-litre twin-cam engines for the Beta, while Citroën developed the five-speed transmission.
THE RENAULT R8 AT 60
- Andrew Roberts |
- 6th July, 2022
2022 marks the 60th birthday of many significant vehicles - including the Renault R8. When it made its bow in June 1962, it represented the third generation of the marque’s rear-engine saloons, following the Dauphine and the 4CV, and a swansong of the format.
Guide to wild camping in Scotland
- 4th July, 2022
Taking your campervan around Scotland is one of the most enjoyable and elemental camping experiences you can have in the UK. Here are some suggestions for how to get the best out of your wild camping experiences in this extraordinary country. Just be aware that Scotland can be famously cold and wet, particularly in winter.
17 things to pack for your next seaside campervan adventure
- 1st July, 2022
There has been something of a staycation boom in the UK the past couple of years, with people rekindling their love for the British coast, in particular.
MEET THE OWNER – JOE WILLIAMS AND HIS DATSUN PATROL 160
- Andrew Roberts |
- 28th June, 2022
“His name is ‘Darius the Datsun’ and out of all of my cars, he seems to have captured the heart of the most people”. Joe Williams is the proud custodian of a 1983 Patrol 160 SWB, the third generation of a Nissan 4x4 that had a major impact on Land-Rover’s Commonwealth export markets.
CELEBRATING THE BERKELEY BANDIT
- Andrew Roberts |
- 28th June, 2022
Last month, a unique open two-seater sold at auction for £28,000. 700 CNM was not just a star of the 1960 London Motor Show but the only known example of the Berkeley Bandit, one of the most promising sports cars of its generation.
THE RENAULT 5 AT 50
- Andrew Roberts |
- 28th June, 2022
It was not the first front-wheel drive hatchback, as the Fiat 127, Autobianchi A112, Austin Maxi, Simca 1100 and Autobianchi Primula predated it. Nor was it the first FWD Renault, as the Estafette van debuted in 1959.
Parkers Guide turns 50
- 27th June, 2022
Parkers, the comprehensive car valuation and reviews service, turns 50 in 2022 (as such, it's got a few years on us here at Lancaster Classic Car Insurance – we celebrated our 35th birthday not long ago).
