LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS
DO YOU REMEMBER – THE AUSTIN A125 SHEERLINE?
In 1947 Austin announced, ‘news of the first importance to the discerning motorist’ with the introduction of the new Sheerline.
Celebrating 70 years of the VW Transporter
The VW Transporter is an iconic vehicle that deserves its place in the automobile hall of fame. 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the much-loved Transporter.
MEET THE OWNER – DARREN CANTRILL AND HIS VAUXHALL VIVA HA SL90
Three months ago, Darren decided to buy a classic car from the year of his birth, and he came across a 1966 Viva SL90 on eBay.
THE MGB V8 – A CELEBRATION
On the 15th August 1973, MG announced a new model that offered ‘a unique combination of timeless good looks, high geared and effortless long distance travel, superb road-holding and handling.
THE MG Y SALOON – A CELEBRATION
The year is 1947 and visitors to the Earls Court Motor Show are presented with a ‘brilliant new Member of the famous MG breed’.
MEET THE OWNER – GRAHAM CARTER AND HIS HUMBERSIDE POLICE FORD CONSUL GT
As many readers already know, sourcing and restoring an ex-police car is a significant undertaking, from the challenges of locating the correct items of equipment to actually finding an authentic vehicle.
MEET THE OWNER – ALAN CARTWRIGHT AND HIS RENAULT SIETE
40-odd years ago, a holiday in Spain represented a prime opportunity for the British motor enthusiast to experience vehicles that he or she was unlikely to encounter at home.
THE STRANGE WORLD OF THE ZUNDAPP JANUS
In 1957 a new Zündapp Janus 750 offered the discerning motorist a technical specification that included rack & pinion steering, four-speed transmission, front Macpherson struts and a 12-volt electrical system.
THE DAIHATSU COMPAGNO – THE FIRST JAPANESE CAR SOLD IN BRITAIN
In 1964 the average motoring enthusiast would have been forgiven for overlooking the news that the Daihatsu Compagno was soon to be officially available in the UK. This was, after all, the year of the Sunbeam Tiger, the 4.2-litre Jaguars E-Type and Mk. X, the Austin 1800, the Vanden Plas Princess 4-Litre R and the Humber Imperial.
Do you remember - The Bedford Chevanne?
Do you remember - The Bedford Chevanne? To learn that only six examples of the Bedford Chevanne remain on the road is almost as much as shock as realising Alexei Sayle is now 68 years old.
The New Avengers re-visited
Over the past few months, I have taken the opportunity to re-visit certain television shows of the past. Here are my observations on the thrill a minute series that was The New Avengers.
Do You Remember - The Morris 1800 MK.1?
In the 1960s the British Motor Corporation was renowned – or notorious, depending on your point of view – for its “badge-engineering”. This would occasionally result in some very short-lived modes, such as the Morris 1800 Mk. I, which debuted in 1966 and lasted only until the launch of the Mk. II “Landcrab” in 1968.