THE LANCHESTER REGISTER
was founded in 1958 by Alen Warner and the late Francis Hutton-Stott. Its objective was to compile a register of all the surviving cars built between 1895 and 1931, the Birmingham-built cars, built before the take-over by the powerful BSA company, owners of Daimler. The Register was also to provide contact between the owners of these cars and to provide an exchange of help and parts to keep the cars in good condition and used regularly.
One annual touring event is organised each year and owners from all parts of the United Kingdom and from overseas attend to enjoy
THE LANCHESTER REGISTER RALLY.
This takes place in a different part of the country each year, to keep on a fair and even basis, with an owner providing local knowlege for good driving and sight-seeing. Not just a forum for technical information swopping, the Rally is designed to be a family-orientated, social affair and, indeed, many use the event as the family's summer holiday. Although cars are sometimes brought on trailers, most Lanchesters are driven to and from the Rally, from all parts of the UK and abroad.
THE LANCHESTER REGISTER SHIELD was first donated by the late, great, Lanchester enthusiast, Tim Matthews; it was first presented by Mrs. George Lanchester. It is awarded annualy to the best Lanchester at the Rally, for whatever justified reason, and voted on in true democratic fashion by all those attending. Coercion and bribery are not usually allowed ! The Shield, and the honour, stay with the winner until the next Rally.
Northumbria was the venue for our 2010 rally, while Cornwall was the choice for 2011. Visting the best venues that the two counties had to offer, the events were superb.
August 2012 brings another glorious occasion, not to be missed by the pre-1931 Lanchester community (cars that is, not the owners!). The location this year is Essex, some 15 miles form Southend. Will you be there?
August 2012 brings another glorious occasion, not to be missed by the pre-1931 Lanchester community (cars that is, not the owners!). The location this year is Essex, some 15 miles form Southend. Will you be there?
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