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MAKE YOUR DEBUT AT THE 2026 LANCASTER INSURANCE CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW

Make your debut at this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, the UK’s biggest and best celebration of classic motoring.

A Weekend of Celebrations at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show

72,738 enthusiasts attended over the three show days (71,520 in 2024). Over 310 club stands spanning seven halls of Birmingham’s NEC. Professor Peter Stevens, the Ford Escort, Danny Hopkins and the Mi …

Military Vehicle Trust Brings Commemorative Showcase to Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show

The Military Vehicle Trust (MVT) will create a spectacular Commemorative Showcase at this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, set to take place on 7-9 November at the NEC, Birmingham. The c …

Vehicle Clubs Confirmed for 2025 Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show

Promising an extraordinary celebration of motoring heritage, the spotlight will be on the 16 vehicle clubs making their NEC show debut. These first-time exhibitors exemplify the diversity and richness …

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The Classic Blog

Lancaster Insurance celebrated'its 40th birthday at the Classic Motor Show at the NEC in November. Here are 25 reminders of life in 1984. 1. Nineteen eighty-four was the year of the Austin Montego, as …

Whether your classic car been passed through generations or is a new member of your family; our team at Lancaster Insurance understand it's never 'just' a car. That's why when you look for insurance f …

Familiarise yourself with an auction environment: Auction halls are exciting! They can be full of adrenaline with lots of activity going on, which is why we would always recommend going along to an au …

Meet & Greet the Shows Official Auction Partner and its Principal Auctioneer, Rob Hubbard

How long have you been in the auctioneering business? I joined Iconic Auctioneers, or Silverstone Auctions as it was then in 2021 as the Principal Auctioneer and Managing Director, before that I was a …

The 40/50 or Silver Ghost is one of the most famous cars ever built. This example was originally fitted with a seven-seat tourer body by Hooper of London. It was rebuilt as a hearse by Craigie & Mitch …

Preserving the classic car community for future generations

Spending in the UK's historic vehicle sector was estimated by the most recent National Historic Vehicle Survey to be over '7 billion. Furthermore, the industry employs thousands of people across engin …

How to save money when insuring your classic car

We've been in the insurance business since 1984 and in that time we've arranged cover for some truly fantastic cars. Whether it's a rare model, has a fantastic story, or simply fills you with pride an …