PDVCC Invite to their Dawn Run Sunday 29th June

Preston and District Vintage Car Club has invited LAC members to experience the pleasures of driving your vintage or classic car on the quiet roads of West Lancashire before ordinary folk get out of bed on a Sunday morning. Cap that with a hearty breakfast when you return and the rest of the day is free to do as you please.
The run, which includes an “interesting” form of treasure hunt is 36 miles and will take you along roads you may not have driven before, providing scenic views over the Mersey estuary and the Lancashire plain. Start and finish is at Brandreth Barn near Rufford GR 108/436139. (L40 0RJ) Meet from 8am with the first car leaving at 8.30am. The event is open to all members of PDVCC and Lancashire Automobile Club but only those in pre war cars will be eligible for championship points.

For further details contact: – JOHN FORT, 9 THE LAWNS, SOUTHPORT, PR9 9NS or email this form to john.fort@btinternet.com
For further information please call 07803 421992

LAC Classic Tours 2025

Regulations and entry are now available for the following LAC events. Please click on the link for more details:

St George’s Day Tour Sunday 27th April – taking in ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ territory.

https://lancsautoclub.com/enter-event/?action=show&event=14416

Fellsman Tour Saturday 17th May – centered on Cafe Ambrio, Crooklands and taking in some new roads.

https://lancsautoclub.com/enter-event/?action=show&event=14417

Hills and Dales Tour Saturday 21st June – Starting from Cafe Lazio, Samlesbury and finishing at Headlam Hall just east of Barnard Castle.

https://lancsautoclub.com/enter-event/?action=show&event=14418

Coast to Coast Classic Tour Saturday 12th July – Starting from the Midland Hotel in Morecambe and taking in some fantastic roads to Dunsley Hall just north of Whitby.

https://lancsautoclub.com/enter-event/?action=show&event=14419

Video of the Rally Du Maroc from 1972. Antother in our series of Mike Woods Rallying years

Another fascinating video from Mike Woods rallying career. This time Rally Du Maroc 1972 – the latest in the LAC’s very own Mike Wood Rally Years was high a attrition rally with Mike & Tony Fall going out very early on, while a shame for them it gives us the great opportunity to see Mikes film of behind the scenes 1970’s rallying – hope you enjoy the experience!
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LAC Coast to Coast 2024 – Video

The Coast to Coast is a Touring Assembly followed by a simple Concours D’Elegance. There is only one common route for all entrants taking in some of the North of Englands finest motoring roads. Starting from the Midland Hotel, Morecambe and finishing at Dunsley Hall, Sandsend near Whitby. The route changes every year and this year’s takes in many new roads as it wends its way Coast to Coast.
Jeff Chambers has complied this video of the cars out on what turned out to be a very wet run. Many to Mike Wood and DW Motorsport for the pictures taken in very trying conditions
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Kendal 100 Video

Following on from the Fellsman we had the Kendal 100 and it was great to see so many smiling faces despite the somewhat damp conditions at the start. The weather soon improved greatly and the entrants enjoyed some brilliant roads and pleasant weather as they followed in the steps of their forebears 120 years ago.

Mike Wood, David Williams, Glyn Hughes and DW Motorsport Photography were out on the event with their cameras close to hand. You will be please to hear that Jeff Chambers is continueing his recovery and has produced a video of the day.

We hope you will enjoy the video and look forward to seeing you on our 2025 events.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgPhwJ8HrQM

1969 Acropolis Rally – Mike Wood Rally Years -Lancashire Automobile Club

In this the latest instalment of the LAC’s very own Mike Wood’s Rallying Years we have the privilege of looking back at Mike’s film of the 1969 Acropolis Rally one of the toughest rallies at the time, unfortunately Mike & Hannu Mikkola had to retire with driveshaft failure , sit back & enjoy a slice of history………….

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Short Video of LAC’s Tholt y Will Hillclimb from the 1960’s

Thanks to Mike Wood and Jeff Chambers we have put ogether a short video of the famous Tholt-y-Will Hillclimb in the Isle of Man. This hillclimb was amongest the longest speed events staged in the British Isles.
Contrary to some reports it did not use any part of the Isle of Man TT Course but ran south in the A14 to climd Tholt-y-Will Glen towards the summit of Snaefell.
It formed part of the European Championship on a couple of occaisions so attarcted a high qulaity entry.
Enjoy.
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Tholt Y Will Hillclimb - IOM; Lancashire Automobile Club

Video of the Scottish Highlands Classic Car 3 Day Tour by Lancashire Automobile Club

We thought you might like to see this the latest episode of the LAC history series where we look back at the 3 Day Highland tour from 2007 & 2009. The Highland 3 Day has been a highly successful event and normally lasted 4 rather than 3 days! The event toured the Highlands of Scotland travelling from one venue to another for overnight stays. Averaging close on 200 miles per day the event attracted a loyal band of regulars over the years. Fancy dress with a Highland theme was popular amongst the entrants.

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St Georges Day Classic Car Tour (2014 & 2015) by Lancashire Automobile Club

Continuing with our series of short videos Jeff Chambers has put together a video covering the St Georges Day Run 2014/15.

Some really great cars and wonderful roads combine to make an enjoyable delve into the past. Once again the event was in response to the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs plea to get vintage and classic cars out on the road for the public to see. The Lancashire Automobile Club ensures the routes have been different every year to keep the event fresh and planned to be suitable for Vintage, Classic and Cherished Cars.

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