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  Porsche 356 Speedster to go under the hammer at Race Retro 13 Feb 2019 (News)
  Having spent the last few years in professional storage with little use, the Speedster now comes to market from a significant collection with all import taxes paid and UK registered. The Porsche is accompanied by a CD showing the full restoration, a copy of the Porsche Kardex, original owner’s manual, tools and jack.
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  Caravan and Motorhome Auction at BCA Nottingham on 9th August 2 Aug 2018 (News)
  The Elddis Majestic 135  in white and silver is a compact, well-designed coachbuilt motorhome for two to three people, with a dinette, side kitchen, washroom, canopy and plenty of storage. The Sterling Elite Explorer twin-axle Caravan was registered in 2014 and is in excellent condition. This four-berth caravan features a kitchen with fridge, cooker and microwave, a fixed double bed and a spacious end washroom.
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  Mazda to build a Compression Ignition Petrol Engine with a 35% improvement in economy 8 Nov 2017 (News)
  So while pollution from tailpipes in cities is minimal, emissions from power station chimneys are massive. And if you add storage of electricity in batteries, the total CO2 emissions of an electric car are close to those of a diesel. Britain could go nuclear if we could actually get anyone to invest billions in some new nuclear power stations.
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  Sixties pop hero and Kinks frontman Sir Ray Davies' Bentley heads to auction 28 Apr 2017 (News)
  The Kinks took it once on the road in England but the fans started writing on the car with lipstick and our then manager Ken Jones promptly retired my car to the garage.’ The Bentley has been in long-term storage since 1991 and now requires some restoration work. It is offered for auction direct from the ownership of Sir Ray, estimated at between £25,000 and £30,000. Arwel Richards, classic car specialist at Silverstone Auctions, said, ‘It is rare to auction a car direct from rock royalty and this Bentley offers an incredible opportunity for rock ‘n’ roll fans and Bentley aficionados alike.’ For more information on the car visit www.silverstoneauctions.com
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  Concours winning MG Metro Turbo heads to auction 27 Jan 2017 (News)
  Maintaining this example in excellent condition, Mr Lamont entered his pride and joy into several shows, winning first prize in car-club Concours d'Elegance events in 2000 and for a second time in 2001. The car then spent a period in professional storage before being passed onto its second owner after 30 years of single ownership. The car’s equally proud second owner continued to cherish the car for another two years before deciding to sell.
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  Prize-winning Beetle written off by Storm Desmond 14 Dec 2015 (News)
  Neil Rankin, who lives in Lancaster, thought his vehicle would be safe thanks to rented indoor parking – only to find that the entire car park was to end up completely submerged. ‘Ironically, I’d decided to rent some underground storage for the Beetle to make sure it was kept safe and dry,’ Neil told Honest John Classics, recalling the events of 5-6 December. ‘When I first heard of the flooding, I headed straight there.
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  Google to build self-driving cars 28 May 2014 (News)
  Limited to 25mph the protoype is fully electric and has a foam-like material at the front plus a flexible windscreen, designed for pedestrian safety. The vehicle itself is very basic with few creature comforts but does have seatbelts, storage space plus a screen that shows the route. The final prototypes will be ready later in 2014 or possibly early next year, although they're not for sale. Google will build 100 prototypes with manual controls and is then planning to run a small pilot scheme in California in the next few years.
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  New A1 Sportback due in 2012 21 Nov 2011 (News)
  Usefully, the L-shaped, retractable head restraints don't have to be removed to do this. There is an optional luggage package available which includes usefully divided storage compartments under the boot floor. On the outside, the A1 Sportback stands out from the A1 thanks to the option of contrasting roof colours rather than just the roof bars. The Sportback will also expand on the eleven paint colours available for the three door with a new colour – Samoa Orange – that will be exclusive to the new five-door.
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  NEW RENAULT MEGANE SPORT TOURER NOW IN UK 22 Aug 2009 (News)
    Completing the launch range, Privilège provides luxurious family motoring, adding dual zone climate control, electric folding mirrors, electrochrome rear view mirror and rear armrest with storage.  An ample range of comfort and status-enhancing options are also available to tailor specific models to individual tastes. Among them, are 17” alloy wheels, automatic parking brake, electric panoramic sunroof and leather upholstery.
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  XK150 Resto Project Makes £18,743 at Barons Auction 31 Mar 2009 (News)
  A 1960 Jaguar XK 150 FHC restoration project sold at Barons' Sandown Park sale of classic and collectors' cars on March 24th for £18,743, well in excess of the £10,000-£15,000 estimate. The car has spent the past four years in storage, where it was put after the death of its owner, who had been comprehensively restoring the car. That restoration can now be completed by the new owner. 70% of the cars on offer found new homes, including the charming 1967 Ford Anglia Deluxe which, formerly owned by MGM Studios, has appeared in a number of period films and television programmes.
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  Cheap Mercedes CLK Coupe & Cabriolet Deals 26 Feb 2009 (News)
  Mercedes Benz CLK Coupe Mercedes Benz CLK220 CDI Elegance Coupe Tip Auto Heated Front Seats Iridium Silver Metal, Black Leather £349.99+VAT Mercedes Benz CLK 200K Sport Coupe Auto Tansanite Blue Metal, Black Exclusive Nappa £364.99+VAT Mercedes Benz CLK320 CDI Avantgarde Coupe Auto Wood & Leather Gearshift Wood & Leather Steering Wheel Tel-prep Comand Black Ash Wood 17" 10 Spoke Wheels Obsidian Black Metallic, Beige/ Black Leather £411.99+VAT Mercedes Benz CLK CABRIOLET Mercedes Benz CLK200K Avantgarde Cabriolet Auto Wind Deflector Cupholder CD Storage Tel Prep Iridium Silver Metallic, Black MB Lex/Cloth £327.99+VAT Mercedes Benz CLK200K Avantgarde Cabriolet Auto Cubanite Silver Metallic, Black Leather £329.99+VAT Mercedes Benz CLK200K Avantgarde Cabriolet Auto Tellurite Silver Metallic, Black Leather £329.99+VAT Mercedes Benz CLK200K Avantgarde Cabriolet Auto Tellurite Silver Metallic, Black Leather £329.99+VAT Quick delivery, most models available in 14 days.
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  TOYOTA SUMMER SPECIALS: YARIS FROM £7,995 23 Jun 2006 (News)
  1.0-litre VVT-i engine, 3 or 5 doors, Easy Flat folding 60/40 split sliding and reclining rear seats electric door mirrors and front windows, CD/radio, remote central locking, multi-information display and concealed storage points beneath the front passenger seat and boot floor. In spite of its compact dimensions, Yaris comfortably accommodates five adults, with its innovative flat rear floor design, and has achieved the top five-star rating for occupant safety in Euro NCAP crash testing.
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  105mpg 4-seater Toyota 2 Oct 2001 (News)
  A braking energy regenerating system is used to convert vehicle deceleration energy to electric energy for storage in a capacitor. The stored electric energy is used for auxiliary electric loads and for restarting the engine. This allows for reduced engine workload in generating the required volume of electricity, thus, providing further reduction in fuel consumption.
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  Panther Car Club to pay tribute to British designer 1 Nov 2016 (News)
  They were never produced in vast numbers, although their several hundred popular models have always attracted a keen following. In contrast, this sporty little number, the J99, has lain dormant in storage since Jankel’s death in 2005. The two-seater coupe with gull-wing doors, was powered by a Ford Lincoln V8 mounted transversely to the rear of the cabin and driving the rear wheels. The front suspension has double wishbones and the car has roadster style wheel arches front and rear.
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  Porsche to celebrate 40 years of the 924 at NEC classic motor show 27 Sep 2016 (News)
  After being used for further testing, the car was officially retired in 1982 and kept in storage. When the car resurfaced in 2015, the scale of the restoration challenge was clear. The car still bore the scars of racing and testing and many parts were missing or damaged. The full restoration of 924 GTP 002 was entrusted to Porsche Cars GB and it’s four Classic Partner Centres in Leeds, Swindon, Glasgow and Hatfield working in conjunction with Road & Race Restorations, one of the Porsche Recommended Body Repairers.
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  Only Fools and Horses E-type for sale 18 Aug 2016 (News)
  When asked about his time filming with the car, John Challis remarked, ‘It's only E-Type Jaguars and Adam Peaty that makes me proud to be British these days,’ paraphrasing his original line from the episode, and alluding to the British swimmer’s recent success at the Rio Olympics. After 10 years in storage in a heated garage, this year the car was recommissioned, including new shock absorbers and battery, as well as a full service. Reading 79,000 miles, and coming with a comprehensive history file, including 16 previous MOTs, two sets of original keys, tool roll, jack and a current MoT until May 2017, it heads to auction with a sale estimate of between £75,000 and £85,000.
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  First production Lotus Elite for sale 19 Jul 2016 (News)
  Hidden away in storage for many years, the car has just emerged a carried out by Ant Anstead’s team at Evanta Motors with assistance from Lotus marque experts, all filmed as part of the new series of For the Love of Cars.
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  Fast Fords steal the show at CCA sale 23 Mar 2016 (News)
  This particular example had been recently returned to the road after spending the past ten years in storage. According to the listing, it was in need of a major service and needed some bodywork repairs. But not all the Fords on offer found new homes, like this 1966 Ford Cortina 1500GT that failed to sell.
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  Focus on: A1 Autocentre 9 Apr 2015 (News)
  .” Ben isn’t resting on his laurels though – when we spoke to him he was keen to emphasize his plans for the future. Newer, better equipment is on the cards, along with better storage for parts stock – meaning cheaper prices for customers when it comes to routine jobs like tyre changes or servicing. A1 Autocentre is on Oxlow Lane, Dagenham, Essex. Have you visited?
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  Hertz appoints BCA as Pan-European Used Car Remarketing Partner 18 Oct 2011 (News)
  BCA offers a range of specialist tools for volume sellers including cradle-to-grave inventory management, document storage, sales channel planning, pipeline and upstream marketing, mid-term and de-fleet inspection and comprehensive sales performance reporting. More at BCA