LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS
Gene Hunt: what would he have driven in the 1990s?
If TV super-cop Gene Hunt had operated in the 1990s, which car would have replaced the 1980s Audi Quattro?
Top 7 Doctor Who Cars
The announcement on July 16th of the Thirteenth Doctor sent me back to the distant past, one long before Christopher Eccleston – a time of disused quarries, entertaining rubber-costumed monsters and when masterminds who craved to rule the universe sported pointed beards to highlight their malign natures. And, as it turned out, quite a variety of cars…
Record Turnout for the Lancaster Insurance Classic and Supercars Show at Sherborne Castle
We’re thrilled to announce the show’s highest turnout last weekend, with more than 14,000 people attending the show, up 40% on last year! Over the weekend, 2,100 classic, motorsport and supercars were displayed over the 36 acres, with 1,720 classic and sports cars including those from members of 31 car clubs.
Car Club of the Month - July 2017
Club of the Month is always a very difficult feature for us to decide as there are always so many worthy recipients! This month’s was unanimously decided and has been awarded to ‘Yeovil Car Club’, a club we met at the Lancaster Insurance Classic and Supercar Show at Sherborne Castle, which took place last weekend.
Car of the Month - July 2017
The early ‘whale tail’ version of the Sierra Cosworth featured as our ‘Car of the Month’ last year but it was the 4-door saloon version of this car, with its less extrovert styling, which became much more accessible to those looking for a fast Ford. Over the 4 years that the ‘Cossie’ was produced some 25,000 vehicles were snapped up.
Bentley Continental GTC Convertible joins Lancaster Insurance stand
This weekend, a team from Lancaster Insurance will be making their way to the picturesque Sherborne Castle for the Lancaster Insurance Classic & Supercar Show where over 2,000 vehicles will be on display including American, Custom and Hot Rod cars as well as a range of supercars.
Alex Cursley Celebrates Double Win At Rockingham
Rockingham Motor Speedway was the setting for our mid-season meet and we set out to get back to our winning ways following the frustrations at Thruxton.
Do You Remember the Reliant Kitten?
Many of us have been nearly bored to death by various jokes concerning that mythical car, the ‘Robin Reliant’. Firstly, it was and is a Reliant Robin - just as you would not refer to a ‘Cortina Ford’ or ‘Chevette Vauxhall – and secondly, the Tamworth company did not lack for ambition with their small cars during the 1970s.
The Hillman Imp – The Car for ‘The Young in Heart’
A confession – I am an unabashed fan of the Hillman Imp family. The early models are, in my not at all boasted view, one of the best looking small cars of their generation with their quasi-Chevrolet Corvair lines.
F1 Simulator to Feature on Lancaster's Classic & Supercar Stand
The Lancaster Insurance Classic and Supercars Show at Sherborne Castle is fast approaching, with gates opening this Saturday at 10am!