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THE FORD ESCORT MK.III AT 40
- 8th September, 2020
September 1980 saw Ford unveil the latest Escort - and to celebrate four decades of what was once Britain’s most popular car, here are 21 thrilling facts:
THE FIAT 600 MULTIPLA – A CELEBRATION
- 4th September, 2020
Sixty years ago, contestants and officials at the Olympic Games were transported by a fleet of extremely distinctive Fiats.
7 classic cars made famous by Bond
- 3rd September, 2020
For nearly 60 years from ‘Dr. No’ to ‘No Time To Die’, cinema audiences around the world have been treated to 25 brilliantly breathtaking Bond movies. In that time, we’ve come to have certain expectations — exotic locations, vicious villains, beautiful women, preposterous plots, and crazy, gadget-laden car chases. We just hope Q has his classic car insurance up to date!
Best classic cars for first-time owners
- 1st September, 2020
Whatever your tastes – whether for sportiness, economy or sheer practicality – there’s a whole world of classics out there just waiting to be discovered. So what’s stopping you?
Club of the month - Classic Camper Club
- 28th August, 2020
This month the accolade goes to the Classic Camper Club, which will celebrate its 30th birthday next year!
CAR OF THE MONTH – ALAN GRIEVE’S TRIUMPH STAG
- 27th August, 2020
Thirty years ago, Alan was in search of a Triumph Stag ‘I’d been looking for one as I needed a four-seater for the children.
CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW ORGANISERS PLEDGE SUPPORT TO SPORTING BEARS AS COVID-19 PUTS A HALT ON DREAM RIDES
- 27th August, 2020
Plans for the 2020 Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, are steaming ahead now that indoor exhibitions have the greenlight from government.
#WheelMeetAgain
- 27th August, 2020
In the strange times we find ourselves in, we completely understand that people will have their own views on events taking place, like the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery.
Lancaster Insurance widens MG schemes
- 27th August, 2020
Lancaster Insurance has further cemented its association with the MG marque by extending its specialist scheme for club members, meaning owners of the F and TF can enjoy a range of classic benefits.
Deep cleaning tips for motorhome interiors
- 26th August, 2020
Deep cleaning your motorhome before or after a journey is one of those essential tasks you need to undertake, along with making sure your vehicle is covered with motorhome insurance. Read on for our top cleaning tips, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to make your home on wheels sparkle!
MEET THE OWNER – JAMES NICHOLSON AND HIS FIAT ARGENTA VOLUMEX
- 26th August, 2020
Classic & Sports Car recently celebrated the Fiat Argenta as one of Martin Buckley’s “Guilty Pleasures”.
MEET THE OWNER – ROBERT NUTTER AND HIS HILLMAN AVENGER 1500 GLS AND TIGER
- 26th August, 2020
If you owned a Hillman Avenger 1500 GLS back in 1973, it was obvious you were the kind of person who was ‘going places’.
DO YOU REMEMBER – THE AUSTIN A125 SHEERLINE?
- 24th August, 2020
In 1947 Austin announced, ‘news of the first importance to the discerning motorist’ with the introduction of the new Sheerline.
THE VOLVO 144 - A CELEBRATION
- 24th August, 2020
Some cars, as we all know, are taken for granted due to their sheer familiarity. The 140 series was a presence on British roads for many years, as well as starring in The Good Life.
