The first four entries to be confirmed in the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show’s Pride of Ownership display have been revealed, with the winner set to be decided by visitors to the 11-13 November show.
First to be confirmed is a 1973 Alpine Renault A110 owned by David Holden from Sheffield, which was previously been used as a show car until David realised he liked driving it more than showing it!
“After numerous shows, it occurred to me that the joy was in the driving rather than the polishing just for show, and so I took to the hills,” explains David. “I have now completed more than 30 hill climb and sprint events, often as a class winner against more modern cars. I drive it to and from every event as well. It’s a fantastic little car.”
Next up is a rare 1976 Citroën Ami Super owned by Neil Osborn from Peterborough. This striking example in the original Bleu de Petrel colour was one of the last produced between 1973 and 76, and was bought by Neil in 1984 with just under 35,000 miles on the clock, but in need of a restoration.
“It only had two weeks left on the MoT,” Neil explains. “But no sills forward of the B pillars, which were folding in on themselves, and no floor forward of the driver’s seat. The inner wings had rotted and the rear bumpstops weren’t looking good. However, the chassis was perfect and it was completely sound in the front bulkhead and roof so I decided to make a ‘Super Dyane’ out of it. After dismantling it, the car proved too good to throw away, so I rebuilt it over two years. Now, 32 years and several restorations later, my wife and I agree this will be the last car we ever sell.”
