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The Aston Martin V8 Volante at the Classics & Supercars Show Sherborne Castle
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 5th July, 2017
There is a rare breed of car that is a seamless blend of form, aesthetics and function and the Aston Martin V8 Volante certainly falls into this elite category. It was once famously described as having the ‘brutish good looks of an aristocratic rugby player and the interior refinement of a gentleman's club’.
Do You Remember the Morris Ital?
- Andy Roberts |
- 4th July, 2017
In the 1980s the Morris Ital was an essential aspect of everyday life. British Telecom Vans would attend to vandalised telephone boxes and no car park would have been complete without at least one Snapdragon Yellow 1.3 HL or an Applejack Green Estate.
The Alvis-Healey at the Classics & Supercars Show Sherborne Castle
- Andy Roberts |
- 3rd July, 2017
To many people, including myself, Sherborne Castle is one of the most stunning buildings in England, and that is without considering the display of rare, desirable and downright magnificent cars that will be taking part in Classics & Supercars Show on the 15th and 16th July.
7 Summer Motoring Classics
- Andy Roberts |
- 30th June, 2017
The months of June - September are when classics and Sunday motoring are as natural a combination as Tony Hancock and Sidney James. Some will take part in shows such as Hatfield House on 9th July, while others will take a deserved break from the working week and gently motor towards the nearest tea room. This magnificent seven list was selected of cars that I regard as being perfect for a summer weekend - even when stuck in a traffic jam on the A46.
The Batmobile - A Tribute to Adam West
- Andy Roberts |
- 29th June, 2017
Nearly every fan of all fine motor cars, television and superheroes, in general, know that there is only one real Batmobile. Just as the only Batman for me will forever be the late Adam West who died aged 88 on 9th June, the definitive transport for the caped crusader must be accompanied by Neal Hefti’s score, have tail fins and flames emitting from the exhaust pipe.
Cadwell Park Wolds Trophy –Rounds 3 & 4
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 27th June, 2017
Cadwell Park is one of the most picturesque race tracks in the world, in my opinion. Originally built with two wheel racing in mind, it soon also built a reputation for four wheel racing and with the track being narrow with great undulation, it creates a great circuit for close formula ford racing.
60 Years of the Edsel
- Andy Roberts |
- 27th June, 2017
It was a car that became a by-word for failure, one jokingly referenced in films as diverse as Peggy Sue Got Married and The Love Bug. It is, of course, the Edsel, which celebrates its 60th birthday this year.
Adverts of the Week - Triumph
- Andy Roberts |
- 26th June, 2017
Quite simply, these are ten of my favourite adverts, in alphabetical order, for one of Britain’s most famous car marques. After all, ‘Triumph put in what the others leave out’
Thruxton Race Report by Alex Cursley
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 23rd June, 2017
The Lancaster Insurance Hyundai Coupe headed down to Thruxton for the big weekend, big because we were supporting the British Racing Trucks and big because everyone wants to win on the fastest track in the U.K.
An Interview With Max Bartell
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 22nd June, 2017
After announcing our sponsorship of Historic Sports Car Club drivers Max Bartell and partner Ben Mitchell, we caught up with Max to find out how he got into racing and his aspirations for the season and his career ahead!
Lancaster Insurance is summer ready with its new convertible schemes
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 20th June, 2017
Classic car insurance intermediary Lancaster Insurance, has announced that it has widened its convertible offering to now include an additional 300 models as we hit the summer months. Updated schemes are specifically designed for two and four seat convertibles including Alfa Romeo Spider, Toyota MR2, Audi TT and Mercedes SLK.
Lancaster Insurance Classics at the Castle July 15th & 16th
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 20th June, 2017
As summer is upon us, the classic car show season is in full swing and next month the annual Classics at the Castle event at Sherborne Castle is back and set to be bigger than ever! With Lancaster Insurance becoming headline sponsor and the event extending to two days (15th -16th July), the show will once again be raising money for a range of national and local charities including Cancer Research UK.
Lancaster's Top Five Blogs From May
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 19th June, 2017
We understand it's important to spread awareness of the classic car industry and pass on information to the future classic car generation! Working with renowned classic car enthusiast Andy Roberts, we've selected our top five blogs of the month from May.
Club of The Month -June 17
- Lancaster Insurance Services |
- 17th June, 2017
June’s club of the month award goes to The Volkswagen Type 2 Owners Club. A fitting club and marque for the summer months as the camping season is in full swing and campers/enthusiasts begin to take part in road trips across the country!
