The Ultra Low Emission Zone was spread to all of Greater London on August 29 – with non-compliant cars charged £12.50 a day to use the city’s roads.
The idea is to improve air quality.
Regardless of their emissions, cars aged 22-40 years old are considered non-compliant. ‘Historic’ cars, over 40 years old, are exempt.
While some people have looked to get rid of their modern classics, others have decided to buy a historic car to get around the charges.
If you fancy getting your hands on a car you might have coveted since childhood, here’s some that are available in Lancashire now on leading classic car site carandclassic.com.
9. 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre
This 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre is available now in Freckleton for £19,500. It's only covered 47,000 miles and is said to have "exceptional bodywork and original chrome inside and out". The body work, engine and interior have all been overhauled and the car has been fitted with brand new springs and shockers all round. Photo: Car and Classic
10. Citroen Ax Gt
This is a rare opportunity to purchase an early example of one of the original hot hatches - the MK1 Citroen AX GT 3 door. This 1988 motor has had a recent respray and wheel refurbishment plus sourcing of many replacement parts. The Preston-based seller wants £13,000 for it and says: "This unmodified AX drives superbly has an excellent original condition interior, original hand book and original sales brochure included." Photo: Car and Classic
11. Triumph TR6
This 1973 TR6 is available for £13,995 in Lancaster. The seller said: "Imported personally from California some 10 years ago, been dry stored since and used very occasionally. "This is probably one of the most original rust free examples you’ll find, original paint, rear panel has never been repainted, original interior , never had a radio fitted, original hood, original paint on wheels." Left hand drive and 94,000 miles. Photo: Car and Classic