LANCASTER CLASSIC CAR NEWS
THE FORD FIESTA Mk. I - A TRIBUTE
Readers of Auto Express will no doubt have seen this article - Ford Fiesta set to be axed - Ford Fiesta set to be axed | Auto Express. And this makes for a timely opportunity for an appreciation of the original model of over 46 years ago. In fact, the Fiesta story dates from as early as the 30th of September 1969 when Ford of Europe contemplated building a 'supermini'.
Modern cars that could become classics
Wondering which modern cars are destined to be future classics? We take a look at some of today’s most impressive designs that could stand the test of time.
What is the best small campervan?
If you believe that all good things come in small packages then read our Lancaster guide to finding the best small campervan just right for you. Will the ever-popular Nissan NV200 make an appearance?
When is the best time to buy a campervan?
Buying a campervan of your own is always a great idea at any time of year. But it’s a big investment in both money and effort, so when is the best time to buy a campervan?
Where Were You in 1962?
It was a year of so many key new cars, important motoring events, and Love Me Do, by a certain Liverpudlian beat combo.
THE FORD CORTINA AT SIXTY
On the 20th September 1962, Ford of Great Britain unveiled the ‘Consul-Cortina’. And so, to celebrate its 60th birthday, here are 20 facts about “The small car with a big difference”.
MEET THE OWNER – KEVIN HIRST AND HIS TRIUMPH 1500
Some cars, through no fault of their own, are frequently neglected compared to a more glamorous stablemate. The 1500 was only the second FWD Triumph and a highly attractive small saloon in its own right, yet much of the classic press coverage seems to focus on the Dolomite Sprint.
MEET THE OWNER - JOHN MELLOR AND HIS POLICE TRIUMPH TR4
“I’m not a collector, I just wanted a TR - having had a 2 and a 6 in my youth - I realised that it was my local police force. In fact, the supplying dealer was about 400 metres from where I now live”.
DO YOU REMEMBER – THE HILLMAN IMP HUSKY?
You might occasionally find yourself glancing at a bygone street scene, only to suddenly notice a car almost entirely vanished from our roads. It could be a Yugo Sana or a Rover 623 from a 1990s image, or possibly a Vauxhall Belmont or a Peugeot 305 from a 1980s photo.
THE DAY MY DAD WON A FORD CONSUL CAPRI
It is Friday 9th March 1962, and a young Mountain Ash resident named Martyn Williams has been allowed to watch television that evening. The ITV line-up includes Rawhide, starring Eric Fleming, and a young actor named Clint Eastwood, at 730pm, followed by a screening of Cat and Mouse, an undistinguished 1958 B-feature featuring Lee Patterson and his amazing quiff.
The Great Classic Trade-up – from a E36 BMW 323 convertible to a 1991 VW Golf GTI Cabriolet
Our Great Classic Trade-up challenge with Classics World has entered round three, with Classic World purchasing a rather nice 1991 VW Golf GTI Cabriolet. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. We asked Phil Weeden to update us on their convertible car buying adventures…