LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS
THE ROUTEMASTER RETURNS TO LONDON
On the 12th October Time Out published some welcome news for all classic vehicle enthusiasts. Particularly those who appreciated double-deckers of quality: A company called ‘Londoner Buses’ is starting a new regular bus route in central London entirely equipped with vintage Routemasters.
RARER THAN RARE – THE MORRIS ISIS
As many of us know, eBay is a haven of temptation. One starts with the modest aim of obtaining a copy of Motor Road Test Annual 1977, but within thirty minutes, there is the temptation to buy another classic car. But this is wholly understandable when the vehicle in question is one of the few surviving examples of the Morris Isis.
1955 – Britain’s Second Greatest Motor Show
Our blogs celebrating motor shows of the past conclude with 1955 – the year of so many automotive innovations:
50 YEARS OF THE OUTSPAN MINI
Picture the scene. It is 1973, and you are attending a village fete with your family. Just as you think that a second-hand copy of Crackerjack Annual 1969 marks the day's high point, you spot a Mini like none other.
Ten Model Cars for Christmas by Andrew Roberts
Your totally subjective guide to Corgi, Dinky and Matchbox toys that this writer hopes for on the 25th December…
The oldest car at the 2022 Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show
2022 marks the celebrations of many anniversaries at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show – including the Fiat Motor Club, which marks its centenary this year. On the 4th of October 1922, the UK concessionaires proudly announced the marque's victories in the French, Italian and Italian Light Car Grand Prix and issued a stern warning.
Introducing our November Bright Young Spark – Oliver Cliff!
Introducing our November Bright Young Spark – Oliver Cliff. Still at school and besotted with classics. In lockdown at the age of 15 Oliver was bought a ‘1967 Triumph Herald estate’, with the vision of this being his first car.
We loved being part of the family at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show 2022!
The event, which took place on 11th – 13th November, was attended by around 69,324 enthusiasts over the three days and it was fantastic to once again see the classic car community come together and celebrate heritage vehicles.
A Christmas thank you from Senior Operations Manager Andrew Evanson
2022 has been a busy one at Lancaster HQ and as I look back over the year, I feel a sense of pride in what we’ve achieved and our place in the community.
THE 1972 LONDON MOTOR SHOW
The 1972 Earls Court Motor Show opened its doors at a challenging time for the nation’s car makers. Gilbert Hunt, the MD of Chrysler UK and the President of the SMMT, urged motoring journalists not to sell short the achievements of the British motor industry.
THE 1962 LONDON MOTOR SHOW
Its Wednesday the 17th October 1962 and your first port of call is to Stand 105 to appreciate three new Fords. The Zodiac, flagship of the Mk. III range, is only a few months old and the first Dagenham car with quad headlamps and a top speed in three figures.
THE 1982 MOTOR SHOW REMEMBERED
It is Friday the 22nd October 1982, and Do You Really Want To Hurt Me by that new group Culture Club is playing on the radio as you head along the A34. Your destination is the NEC for the Motor Show, and your first port of call is to the British Leyland stand; the Austin-Rover division brand name has yet to take hold entirely.