Our Car Club of the Month: The Lotus Drivers Club

• 27th January, 2022

This February we’re delighted to introduce the fabulous Lotus Drivers club. Just one look at the terrific website of the Lotus Drivers Club and the word that immediately jumps into your mind is STYLE. Capital letters very much intended.

Top Gear of 1970s and the 1980s

• 27th January, 2022

Many of us have been following the brilliant ‘Top Gear’ for much of our lives and it’s changed formats and line-ups a number of times over the years. Andrew Roberts picks up the story of an amazing anniversary…

Where to see starling murmurations in your campervan this winter

• 25th January, 2022

Spring and summer might seem to be the obvious time to get out and about in your campervan, but it's good to remember that winter is also full of incredible wonders.

50 YEARS OF THE BMW’S M-DIVISION

• 24th January, 2022

May of 1972 saw the formation of one of the most famous names in performance cars. A few months earlier, BMW recruited Robert A. ‘Bob’ Lutz from Opel as their Executive Vice president of Global Sales and Marketing, who urged the company’s return to touring car coemption.

GEORGE FORMBY’S JAGUAR

• Andrew Roberts |
• 24th January, 2022

On the 28th and 29th January of next year Anglia Car Auctions are selling a rather special 1959 manual gearbox Jaguar 3.4 Mk. 1. Chassis number S976920DN was once the property of Britain’s highest-paid comedian; George Formby OBE.

Best car shows to visit in 2022

• 24th January, 2022

There’s a wealth of wonderful car shows scheduled for 2022 across the UK. These events make a wonderful day out for any car enthusiast: aside from the rows of beautiful vehicles, there's the chance to meet and chat with fellow enthusiasts and perhaps pick up that bit of essential advice or elusive part you've been hunting for.

Agreed Valuation FAQ

• 21st January, 2022

One of the benefits we're proud to offer our classic car insurance customers is an Agreed Valuation. But what exactly does this service entail? And how is it calculated? Read on as we dig deep into the mechanics and benefits of the Agreed Valuation through Lancaster.

The best Bond villain cars

• 21st January, 2022

The enduringly popular James Bond films are loved for many reasons – not least the many wonderful cars that feature throughout the series.

10 hard-top convertibles to use all year round

• 21st January, 2022

Winter is a good time to invest in a convertible. How so? Well, the appetite for soft-top motoring is lower at this time of year, giving you a better chance of bagging a bargain than in summer, when everyone wants a drop-top for those wind-in-the-hair thrills.

Best classic Volvos

• 19th January, 2022

Think 'Volvo' and, as likely as not, something very particular comes to mind – a boxy, sturdy estate car, quite possibly from the 1980s. Perhaps not the sexiest thing ever built, but definitely with its own chunky, bulletproof charm.

THE HISTORY OF DIRECTION INDICATOR

• Andrew Roberts |
• 18th January, 2022

Or the story of a device that we all take for granted… 1925. Oscar A. Waltz, Jr patents a ‘turn signal’, but it never enters production. 1929. Oscar J. Simler devises a new form of a traffic signal with an array of lights. Arrows denote left and right turns, augmented by a yellow brake light and a red ‘Stop’ lamp. But, alas, it did not catch on.

MEET THE OWNERS: JOSH AND ADAM GIBLIN AND THEIR DATSUN LAUREL C230 LOW-RIDER

• Andrew Roberts |
• 14th January, 2022

“We just wanted to build it into a low-rider because of the inspiration of Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre vids. Thought it would be awesome to have a Datsun on hydraulics”. It has to be said that the gulf between Dr. Dre and the Laurel’s original UK image is not so much vast as one that spans aeons.

The stars of this year's Pride of Ownership Awards

• 14th January, 2022

Quick guide to private number plates

• 13th January, 2022

For some classic car owners, a personalised number plate represents the perfect finishing touch. Here's an introduction into the world of private number plates – what they are, how to get one, and how much you can expect to pay.