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What’s the difference between a campervan and a motorhome?
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 16th May, 2019
If the idea of road trips, surfing and getting away from it all appeals to you, then so too will the idea of owning a campervan or motorhome.
MEET THE OWNER – BOB WEAVER AND HIS CID AUSTIN ALLEGRO S3
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 14th May, 2019
Any Series 3 version of the Austin Allegro is now quite an exclusive sight.
60 YEARS OF THE ORIGINAL SKODA OCTAVIA & FELICIA
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 10th May, 2019
If, six decades ago, you were in the market for a compact and robust small car, the sales copy of one particular model might have caught your eye - ‘Elegance of a fine taste.
When Motorways Were Glamorous
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 9th May, 2019
When the nation was young and The Goodies was the highlight of the week, motorways were rarely associated in mind with glamour.
The Chris Salter Citroen Collection
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 8th May, 2019
It would be fair to say that Mr. Chris Salter is an aficionado of French cars –‘I learnt to drive in my parents’ Renault 16TX, when 17, and I was given the car’.
MEET THE OWNER – PETER R MAYO AND HIS PANTHER RIO ESPECIAL
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 3rd May, 2019
Many an owner of a classic car will have experienced being approached at a show or in a petrol station with the opening gambit ‘my dad/mum/aunt/uncle/headmaster had one of those.
The Autoism Charitable Car Meet
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 3rd May, 2019
You know that you are definitely middle-aged when not only police officers, but DJs, actors and even politicians start to look young.
Sarah Sullivan Second Season Focus!
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 3rd May, 2019
Our sponsored driver, Sarah Sullivan, is now in her second season in the MG Owners’ Club Championship.
Meet The Owner - Paul Stevens and his 1960 Citroen ID19
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 2nd May, 2019
The year is 1960, and the good citizens of Slough are fleeing in terror from what appears to be an alien spacecraft; albeit one that uses four wheels.
Meet The Owner - Adrian Fell and his 1964 Land Rover Fire Engine
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 1st May, 2019
Today marks the 71st anniversary of the Land-Rover and to celebrate, we have the story of a very distinctive version.
Meet The Owner - Nick Price and His Triumph Herald 948 Convertible
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 26th April, 2019
Sixty years ago a new small car was unveiled to the motoring press, and various dealers in a musical gala staged at the Albert Hall. Your host was Mr. Bob Monkhouse, and the star of the show was, of course, the Triumph Herald.
Club Of The Month - Lotus Drivers Club
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 25th April, 2019
Our club of the month goes to the Lotus Drivers Club! Founded over 40 years ago, the club has a presence in numerous counties up and down the country and its philosophy is embedded in its name - to get members and enthusiasts out and driving their Lotus at every opportunity.
Car Of The Month - Paul Clappison's MGB GT
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 25th April, 2019
‘I’ve always liked MGs but never thought I would ever own one’. However, two years ago – and ‘after a three-year search’ – Paul Clappison became the owner of a white GT.
Meet The Owner - Neil Osborn and his Citroen Ami Super
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 25th April, 2019
As this year sees 100 years of Citroën, we commence a series of celebratory blogs with one of their most intriguing “Q” cars – the Ami Super.
