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  Packed grids set for MGLive! 2017 30 May 2017 (News)
  With former champion and father Mark McAleer and his son Jake both leading their classes, Mark in the 996 C2 and Jake in the Boxster S, both will be looking to keep their rivals at bay. For those who prefer to be part of the action rather than just spectate, drivers can take part in the California Cup Autotest, the MGLive! Autosolo and a Sprint held on the Stowe Circuit.
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  Display of 'modern bespoke' vehicles set for City Concours 22 May 2017 (News)
  Only thee Barchetta variants were produced, making it one of the rarest modern Ferraris in existence. Underneath the bonnet is the Ferrari 550’s 5.5-litre V8, but the bodywork has been the subject of a five-month makeover. Also on display is the one-of-seven Touring Superleggera Disco Volante Spyder. Using an Alfa Romeo 8C as its base, this handcrafted model is finished with a dramatic and retro-inspired body that takes 10,000 hours to complete.
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  BMW M635 CSI goes for record £100,100 at auction 4 Apr 2017 (News)
  A UK, right-hand drive, 1973 Porsche 911 2.4E Targa sold for £95,150 - more than £45,000 over its lower estimate. A 1996 Porsche 911 (993) Targa Tiptronic S sold for £37,400 - more than £12,000 over its lower estimate. To view the full list of results from CCA’s sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show visit classiccarauctions.co.uk .
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  Crowds flock to Race Retro 6 Mar 2017 (News)
  The next Race Retro will be held on 23-25 February 2018. For the latest updates as well as all the highlights from 2017’s event, visit www.raceretro.com
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  First production Lotus Elite for sale 19 Jul 2016 (News)
  The very first production Lotus Elite, bought new by jazz legend Chris Barber, and recently restored for Channel 4’s For the Love of Cars, will be auctioned by Silverstone Auctions at the Silverstone Classic sale on 30 July. This 1958 Lotus Elite Series I, chassis 1009, was displayed at the 1958 Earls Court Motor Show.
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  Crews gear up for Peking to Paris rally 19 May 2016 (News)
  2013's winning car - a 1974 Leyland P76. In the vintageant class, there is an abundance of pre-war American cars following wins by Chevrolet Fangio Coupes in both 2010 and 2013, when Phil Garratt and Kieron Brown raised the trophy.
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  A Grand Monday: Tempting Toyota MR2 Mk1 Project - £950 27 Apr 2015 (News)
  Also, the leather seats could do with retrimming because the driver's one has a few tears but they are perfectly usable.’ Body-wise it’s in good nick. Although it looks like the rear o/s arch has some corrosion coming. There is some corrosion under the rear bumper, but not too bad. Mechanically it is fine, says the seller. ‘It started first time after not being started since before winter.
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  Results: H&H Classic Car Auction Buxton 12th November 2014 13 Nov 2014 (News)
  Estimated at £8,000 - £12,000 and sold for £12,320 inc. With 4 years in production v/s 1 year for the Model B V8, Model A Fords are ten to a dollar in the USA. The 1930 roadster estimated at £14,000 - £16,000 sold for £13,750 inc. The 1930 Model A Fordor sedan, estimated at £10,000 - £12,000 sold for £11,760 inc.
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  Honda event to get drivers out of 4 wheels and onto 2 9 Apr 2014 (News)
  The sessions will teach basic skills and help build confidence, with participants starting on a ‘twist & go' scooter and, if their instructor thinks they're good enough, working up to a 125cc geared motorcycle. The idea is part of both Honda (UK)'s and the wider industry's drive to make it easier for people to try motorcycling. Figures reveal a total of just one million taxed motorcycles and five million license holders in the UK; pointing to around 55 million who are yet to enjoy the many benefits involved from holding a motorcycle licence.  Sessions will be held in groups of up to four people in the safe and secure environment of Donington Park, in Castle Donington, near Derby.
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  Sabine Schmitz to join the Group C grid at Silverstone Classic 16 Jul 2013 (News)
    Over the past decade Schmitz has made appearances on Top Gear – most memorably when claiming all she needed was a Transit van to beat Jeremy Clarkson’s best lap time around the fearsome Nordschleife in a Jaguar S-type diesel. It was a challenge she only just failed to master in a later show. As well as being a television personality both in the UK and Germany, Schmitz is also a notable racing driver. Indeed, she was the first woman to taste victory in a major 24-hour race when winning the Nürburgring 24 Hours in 1996 – a feat she repeated the following year, too.
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  Peking to Paris 2013 - the results 27 May 2013 (News)
  msa=0&msid=201352347156830291806.0004dff7a73e6e026571a&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=48.458352,59.414063&spn=89.818103,185.976563&z=2&source=embed">Peking to Paris in a larger map Pre-1941 30 Phil Garratt / Kieron Brown Chevrolet Fangio Coupe 4:00:00 257:23:58 1 1 G 14 Bruce Washington / Ben Washington Chrysler 75 Roadster 4:00:00 258:19:52 2 1 G 38 Mike Reeves / Michelle Jana Chan Ford Coupe 4:00:00 259:26:40 3 2 G 26 Tony Strelzow / Lee Strelzow Bentley Drophead 4:00:00 260:11:14 4 3 G 6 Daniel Woodcock / Tony Woodcock Bentley 3-4½ 4:00:00 260:50:31 5 2 G 2 Erwin Beerens / Gert Mertens Rolls Royce Silver Ghost 4:00:00 261:29:14 6 3 G 29 Rhys Timms / James Stone MG SA 4:00:00 261:43:48 7 4 G 34 Dirk Cavens / Jeff Cavens Chevrolet Coupe 4:00:00 261:43:59 8 5 G 10 Peter Zernial / Udo Fink MG TC 4:00:00 262:04:57 9 6 S 99 Anton Gonnissen / Inge Willemen Bentley Sports Special 4:00:00 262:11:58 10 7 G Pre-1975   90 Gerry Crown / Matt Bryson Leyland P76 4:00:00 237:30:10 1 1 G 63 Peter Lovett / Tim Smith Porsche 911 4:00:00 237:49:22 2 1 G 87 Robbie Sherrard / Peter Washington Citroen DS23 4:00:00 238:09:47 3 2 G 51 Paul Kirkham / Mariella Kirkham Datsun P510 4:00:00 238:36:20 4 2 G 50 Richard White / Richard Scott Volvo 122S 4:00:00 238:55:13 5 3 G 86 John Rich / John Rich III Toyota Landcruiser FJ40 4:00:00 238:59:12 6 3 G 61 Evgenii Smirnov / Boris Lytkin Moskvitch 412 4:00:00 239:33:13 7 4 G 57 Gianmaria Aghem / Piergiovanni Fiorio Trono Lancia Fulvia Coupe 4:00:00 239:37:05 8 5 G 59 Hans-Peter Schaerli / Marc Schaerli Volkswagen Beetle 4:00:00 240:04:09 9 6 G 53 Kerry Finn / Kevin Finn Volvo 142 4:00:00 240:11:44 10 7 G
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  Classic Mercedes-Benz: investment-grade vehicles 13 Mar 2013 (News)
  The value of each model in the database has been charted from the price when new, through the depreciation J-curve and upwards to the present in classic afterlife. Models incorporated into the index range from immortal pre-war models such as the S, SSK and 540K to sports models of the early 1980s. Among rarer prestige models of the 1950s, the legendary 300SL Gullwing and Roadster are a considerable force in the market place. For the 1960s and 1970s index models include the exclusive 280 SE 3.5 coupe and cabriolet, along with the 'Pagoda' SL 230/250/280 sporting convertibles.
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  Car Auction Catalogue For CarFest North 4 Sep 2012 (News)
  Most noteworthy of the cars estimated under £10,000 is a 1960 Morris Mini Minor that appeared with Twiggy in M&S TV commercials and become so famous that Corgi made a model of it. The Mini is estimated at between £7,000 - £9,000. Also worth mentioning, a multiple concours-winning, low mileage 1967 Austin Mini Countryman, estimated at  £12,000 - £15,000, and a1990 Jaguar XJS V12 expertly rebuilt by KWE Engineering of Top Gear fame, estimated at £8,000 - £11,000.
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  Toyota Claims Lowest Whole Life Costs For Prius Plug-in 24 Jul 2012 (News)
  Toyota states there is no other car on the UK market that exactly matches the benefits offered by its Prius Plug-in Hybrid Synergy Drive full hybrid powertrain: it offers the near-silent, zero emissions performance of an electric vehicle, being able to run on its lithium-ion battery for around 15.5 miles (v/s 30 miles for the Ampera) and at speeds up to 51mph. When battery charge runs low, the car’s full hybrid system – which includes a highly efficient 1.8-litre petrol engine – takes over, so the driver doesn’t have to worry about whether the car has enough power to reach its destination.
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  40,000,000th Engine Comes Off the Line at Ford's Dagenham 12 Jul 2012 (News)
  Ford Dagenham’s 1.6-litre TDCi diesel engine powers the latest Ford Fiesta ECOnetic model, which boasts fuel economy of 85.6mpg and low CO2 emissions of 87g/km. Ford’s 1.6-litre TDCi also features in Ford Focus, C-MAX, Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy models as the most fuel-efficient, low-CO2 engine derivative and is the most popular engine choice for UK fleet buyers. Production for Ford vehicles accounts for around 70 per cent of Dagenham’s output, with the balance comprising over 270,000 engines for Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, PSA Peugeot Citroën and Volvo.
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  Vauxhall Victor Hits 220mph in 6.6 Seconds 9 Jun 2012 (News)
  Then on Jubilee Monday, Frost really nailed it with a 6.592sec/220.09mph run to take the record into new territory. And it’s still early in Red Victor 3’s development. At every stage of his car’s transformation, Frost has carefully maintained its street-legal status. The winkers wink and the wipers wipe; there’s a tax disc on the windscreen and number plates front and rear.
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  Autofarm to sell classic to late used Porsches 22 Jun 2011 (News)
  Confirming the range of Porsches that Autofarm plans to offer, its current stock list comprises a late race 997, a 1972 911 S and a 993 Carrera 4S.  The firm is keen to add to this list and offers 'sales or return' for owners looking for support to sell their car. For buyers, Autofarm will also source a car or inspect a potential purchase.
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  Captain America cars set to star in upcoming Historics auction 19 Jan 2011 (News)
  Other stars on show are a 1941 Cadillac Series 61 boasting superb art deco styling and a 1935 Hudson Sedan bristling with a mighty straight eight powerplant, whilst a number of two door coupes from the likes of Dodge, Hudson, Chevrolet, Plymouth and Ford - many of which are fitted with flathead V8's - will appeal to hot rod fans. A whole host of commercial vehicles will also share the limelight, including a pair of Dodge and Chevrolet pick-up trucks, a 1942 Dodge Ambulance, an imposing 1942 Diamond T Wrecker truck, a trio of Berliet military trucks and a superbly restored 1938 Harvester Van.
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  Beautiful 1958 Jaguar KX150 DHC in Barons 9th February Auction 31 Jan 2010 (News)
    The sale also includes two excellent examples of the influence of 1950’s American design on British cars, in the form of a 1959 Humber Super Snipe (£4,500-£6,000) and a 1960 Vauxhall PA Velox (£4,000-£5,000).   A comprehensive sale programme, and new consultant February 9 marks the start of a comprehensive, nine-sale calendar for Barons this year, which sees Prestige cars offered under their own banner, following the classic and historic offerings.
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  Le Mans-spec Austin Healey 100/4 in Barons Auction on 9th February 18 Jan 2010 (News)
    The sale also includes two excellent examples of the influence of 1950’s American design on British cars, in the form of a 1959 Humber Super Snipe (£4,500-£6,000) and a 1960 Vauxhall PA Velox (£4,000-£5,000).   A comprehensive sale programme, and new consultant February 9 marks the start of a comprehensive, nine-sale calendar for Barons this year, which sees Prestige cars offered under their own banner, following the classic and historic offerings.