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  Interesting entries for Historics' 29 November auction 19 Oct 2014 (News)
  And, to please Riley fans, a 1929 Riley Imp Cuthbert Special constructed by Riley works driver and garage owner Alex Cuthbert of Guildford who raced regularly at Brooklands. This car is estimated at £60,000 - £70,000. Full Description here:

  Waterloo Road Star Chooses FIAT 500C 8 Oct 2009 (News)
  You can see why it has become so popular – and the addition of the convertible adds a new dimension. My two young children are going to love driving around with the roof down.” Available with a choice of three frugal, ultra-low emissions, Euro 5 engines: 69 bhp 1.2-litre and 100bhp 1.4-litre petrol, or 75 bhp 1.3-litre MultiJet turbodiesel, the new Fiat 500C can be ordered in three different trim levels – Pop, Sport and Lounge.
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  Racing at Croft Circuit Easter Weekend 18 Apr 2011 (News)
  Moss's Citroen in particular will be a draw for many young motoring enthusiasts from across the region as it is similar in looks to the type of car they might drive on the road. But he added: Its probably got 30 per cent more power than the best Saxo on the road and pushes out about 200bhp.
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  You're safe in Renault's hands 22 Apr 2008 (News)
  EuroNCAP is a Brussels-based organisation that carries out precise studies into the consequences of accidents on drivers and passengers. The maximum rating any vehicle can be given is 5 stars. The crash-test procedure features four separate tests: 1)Front impact test - car collides head on with simulation vehicle at 64kph 2)Side impact test – a mechanical ram is projected at 50kph against drivers side 3)Pole test - a trolley mounted pole is projected at 29kph into the drivers side 4)Pedestrian impact – life like dummy frontal impact at 40kph assesses pedestrial injury to tibia, hip & head.
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  Frederic Bennett Nash in Barons Classic Auction 27 Feb 2009 (News)
  Bennett went on to own and run the Anglo American Car Company of Piccadilly London, the main dealer selling Nash and Cadillac vehicles. In 1953, at the age of 79, and with the aid of a young racing driver called Stirling Moss, he made motoring history, and headlines across the country, recreating the 1903 time trial, in the original car, which he had owned for half a century.
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  Ari Vatanen to be crowned Rally Legend 24 Oct 2014 (News)
  I loved that car and I loved to compete in Britain.’ Having joined forces with new co-driver Terry Harryman, Vatanen signed to compete for the ambitious new Peugeot factory team in 1984 winning five straight WRC rounds behind the wheel of the immensely powerful, mid-engined 205 T16, including a memorable victory in the fearsome British forests.
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  Rockingham Experience Comes In Cheap 11 Nov 2003 (News)
  The great news is that the Rockingham Experience isn’t just restricted to experienced drivers. The First Drive Experience will put any driver from 12 to 16 years old, so long as they’re over 4 feet 10 inches, behind the wheel of a new MINI. A fully qualified instructor will guide the ‘Rockingham rookie’ around Rockingham’s private roads, within touching distance of Britain’s fastest racing circuit, for just £59 "The Rockingham experiences are already the fastest growing operation of their kind in the UK.
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  Mazda 2 and Mazda 6 Tamura at 6.9% APR 15 Jan 2009 (News)
  Safety and security equipment includes ABS with Emergency Brake Assist and Electronic Brake‑force Distribution, driver and passenger front airbags, side and curtain airbags, remote central locking with deadlocks plus Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser. Both Mazda2 Tamura models come with a 1.3-litre, 86ps petrol engine and a five-speed manual transmission which enables the car to achieve 54.3mpg on the combined cycle and emissions of just 125 g/km.
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  BCA CLASSIC CAR AUCTION ON MONDAY 27 Nov 2001 (News)
  A fascinating and rewarding project for the enthusiast, this rare Morris is expected to realise around £7,000 Offered for restoration, the 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I 40/50hp Tourer by James Young was supplied new to coffee plantation owner, Mrs Edith Dalrymple, in Kenya, and was originally fitted with Thrupp and Maberly Limousine de Ville coachwork. The car returned to England in 1970 and was subsequently stored before being rebodied during the mid-1980s with touring coachwork by James Young.
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  Toyota to Challenge Audi at Le Mans This Saturday and Sunday 15 Jun 2012 (News)
  The number 7 car features two-time winner Alex Wurz (Austria), former Sebring 12 Hours winner Nicolas Lapierre (France) and ex-Formula 1 driver Kazuki Nakajima (Japan). In the number 8 car, three-time Le Mans pole position winner Stéphane Sarrazin (France) joins multiple endurance winner Anthony Davidson (Great Britain) and Formula 1 young gun Sébastien Buemi (Switzerland).
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  Innovations at Mobility Roadshow to Include new Swivel Seat and new Flexible Ramp 18 May 2016 (News)
  It has continued to pioneer inclusion for all through a series of additional programmes and events including the test-driving day for young and novice disabled drivers, Get Going Live.  
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  HRDC is Castle Combe Season Opener on 28th March 29 Mar 2012 (News)
  Back to defend his title, which he also carried off in 2009, is Simon Tilling from Vernham Dean in his Radical SR3, with the likes of Bath drivers, Guy Parr and Des Andrews in their respective Nemesis and Megahart and Wrington's Darcy Smith in his Radical SR4, looking to get a piece of the action. Spectators have an opportunity to get close to the drivers and cars from the championship with a grid walkabout from mid-day.
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  Bumper Classic Auction Weekend at the NEC on 15th/16th November 10 Nov 2014 (News)
  This 1962 is estimated at £12,500 - £15,000. The bad news is it’s RHD, which means the engine is on the same side as the driver, and that makes right turns very interesting. This 1950 Ford F2 flathead V8 pick-up arrived in the UK in 2011 and has had more than £20,000 spent on a ground up restoration.
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  Endurance Racing at Castle Combe 23rd/24th July 14 Jul 2011 (News)
  His nearest opponent is likely to be Steven Jensen from Saltford in the Spectrum 011 run by the Gloucester based Kevin Mills Racing team, although the returning Felix Fisher from Bridgwater could be a problem, especially as outright pace is more important to him than points, given his only occasional appearances in the championship this year. Other class A drivers to keep an eye on include Jensen's team mate, Roger Orgee from Langford, in the Van Diemen RF00 and former champion, Ed Moore from Melksham, in the recalcitrant Ray GR11. Class B is the home of the young chargers, with Adam Higgins from Chippenham fending them off in his RF90 Van Diemen which is almost as old as him.
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  South East's Biggest Kit Car Show - in Kent 21st-22nd May 5 Apr 2011 (News)
  Tickets Adults £11, children 12 years and under £2.  Kit Car Drivers with their cars enter free! Camping (advance bookings only): Adults £6, children FOC Contact European Promotions on 01233 713 878 or visit www.car-shows.co.uk for more information 
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  Radicals to Battle at Castle Combe on 1st October 20 Sep 2011 (News)
  RADICAL FIGHT TO THE END Trowbridge driver Andrew Shanley goes into the final meeting of the season at the Castle Combe Circuit's 'Championship Finals Race Day' on Saturday October 1 with the possibility of his first championship title hanging in the balance.
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  Morgan Day at Castle Combe Circuit 20 May 2010 (News)
    Nevertheless, Norton's speed has looked unassailable so far this year, so the likes of Felix Fisher from Bridgwater, Castle Combe's Andrew Jones and young hot shoes Marcus Allen, Rob Hall and Jordan Skinner will need to up their game if they are to be attrition-free race winners in 2010. Chippenham's Adam Higgins will be looking to go one further than his runner up position in class B last time.
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  Classic Americans Weekend at Silverstone 23rd-25th July 17 Jun 2010 (News)
  The entry list includes no less than nine Falcons, including those of potential pacesetters Leo Voyazides and John Young while other quick Falcons are in the hands of Westley Harding, Harry Wyndham and racing newcomer Ben Shuckburgh.   Carrying British honours in the face of a mighty US challenge will be a squad of 10 Jaguars, although the open spaces of Silverstone should give the advantage to the more powerful V8 brigade.
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  eBay Auction Report, Sunday 24th April 27 Apr 2005 (News)
  This 97P had recently had work on the head gasket and went for £4,500. Vauxhall’s 3 cylinder one litre Corsa fits the bill for the young driver who needs low insurance groups. A black 2003/03 Active with air con and only 9,800 miles made a very high £5,000. Like the Jetta and Vento before it, VW’s Bora has always lagged behind the Golf in terms of residual values despite having a higher list price.
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  Watch Hugarian GP Live at Mazda Stand 31 Jul 2008 (News)
  “This fantastic attraction lets kids drive along the specially designed roads while they learn about the rules of the road in a safe and fun environment,” said driving instructor Danny. “Since the Show opened, we have been kept busy with a constant flow of budding young drivers, all of whom have passed with flying colours and received their very own junior driver’s licence on completing the course.” Parents don’t leave empty handed though – half price adult entry tickets to a whole host of resorts and theme parks are being handed out too!