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Keep up to date with the latest news and events from the world of classic cars.

A row of classic Mini's lined-up at a show

Best classic cars for first-time owners

  • 1st September, 2020

Whatever your tastes – whether for sportiness, economy or sheer practicality – there’s a whole world of classics out there just waiting to be discovered. So what’s stopping you?

Club of the month - Classic Camper Club

Club of the month - Classic Camper Club

  • 28th August, 2020

This month the accolade goes to the Classic Camper Club, which will celebrate its 30th birthday next year!

TRIUMPH STAG

CAR OF THE MONTH – ALAN GRIEVE’S TRIUMPH STAG

  • 27th August, 2020

Thirty years ago, Alan was in search of a Triumph Stag ‘I’d been looking for one as I needed a four-seater for the children.

NEC CLASSIC

CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW ORGANISERS PLEDGE SUPPORT TO SPORTING BEARS AS COVID-19 PUTS A HALT ON DREAM RIDES

  • 27th August, 2020

Plans for the 2020 Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, are steaming ahead now that indoor exhibitions have the greenlight from government.

#WheelMeetAgain

  • 27th August, 2020

In the strange times we find ourselves in, we completely understand that people will have their own views on events taking place, like the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery.

MG

Lancaster Insurance widens MG schemes

  • 27th August, 2020

Lancaster Insurance has further cemented its association with the MG marque by extending its specialist scheme for club members, meaning owners of the F and TF can enjoy a range of classic benefits.

Deep cleaning tips for motorhome interiors

  • 26th August, 2020

Deep cleaning your motorhome before or after a journey is one of those essential tasks you need to undertake, along with making sure your vehicle is covered with motorhome insurance. Read on for our top cleaning tips, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to make your home on wheels sparkle!

FIAT ARGENTA VOLUMEX

MEET THE OWNER – JAMES NICHOLSON AND HIS FIAT ARGENTA VOLUMEX

  • 26th August, 2020

Classic & Sports Car recently celebrated the Fiat Argenta as one of Martin Buckley’s “Guilty Pleasures”.

ROBERT NUTTER AND HIS HILLMAN AVENGER 1500 GLS AND TIGER

MEET THE OWNER – ROBERT NUTTER AND HIS HILLMAN AVENGER 1500 GLS AND TIGER

  • 26th August, 2020

If you owned a Hillman Avenger 1500 GLS back in 1973, it was obvious you were the kind of person who was ‘going places’.

THE AUSTIN A125 SHEERLINE

DO YOU REMEMBER – THE AUSTIN A125 SHEERLINE?

  • 24th August, 2020

In 1947 Austin announced, ‘news of the first importance to the discerning motorist’ with the introduction of the new Sheerline.

THE VOLVO 144

THE VOLVO 144 - A CELEBRATION

  • 24th August, 2020

Some cars, as we all know, are taken for granted due to their sheer familiarity. The 140 series was a presence on British roads for many years, as well as starring in The Good Life.

THE MG Y SALOON

THE MG Y SALOON – A CELEBRATION

  • 20th August, 2020

The year is 1947 and visitors to the Earls Court Motor Show are presented with a ‘brilliant new Member of the famous MG breed’.

THE MGB V8

THE MGB V8 – A CELEBRATION

  • 20th August, 2020

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.

MEET THE OWNER – DARREN CANTRILL AND HIS VAUXHALL VIVA HA SL90

  • 20th August, 2020

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.