North West

Hi, I’m Phil Dunster, the Area Organiser for the North West Region.

Originally a dyed-in- the-wool southerner here, I moved up north to Lancaster in 2002 and  joined the club shortly after. Passionate about all types of transport but especially classic  cars, I have been driving my 1972 Morris Marina since 1984, with a Rover 75, the second  of 2 now in the oldie fleet. Over the years myself and Hubbie Nick have also had other  Marinas, various ADO16’s including a Riley, an MGF and even had a Xantia Activa once,  though that was nearly new at the time, and an itch I wish I was brave enough to scratch  again. Away from cars I am a bit of a history lover and volunteer at a local museum in  Lancaster, The Judges Lodgings.

The North West is a large and varied area, spreading from Manchester in the South, the  open spaces of the Lake District, and up to the Scottish border in the north. We have  regular meetings throughout the month, Chris Langford organises a massively popular  meet at Whitchurch every third Wednesday, whilst I hold alternate meetings between Sale  in the South of the patch and Lancaster in the middle.

As well as various drives out during the year our annual highlight is the Tatton Classic Car  show in June, and from 2026, August too.