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  Princess Diana’s Audi Cabriolet heads to auction… again 27 Jan 2020 (News)
  It was a controversial decision at the time and the People’s Princess was criticised for not driving a British model. Diana returned the car to Dovercout four months later, having clocked up about 4000 miles. The car was then bought by political commentator, broadcaster and author Ian Campbell Dale.
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  Three 1970s Datsun Z Cars in Historics 23rd November Sale 29 Oct 2019 (News)
  It stops as well as it goes by virtue of ventilated brake discs and four piston front calipers. These cars are good to drive even when a bit baggy, but this perfect example should be sensational. Estimated at £37,000 to £42,000.   The 1974 260Z is a rust-free LHD automatic imported from the USA.
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  Monte Carlo Challenge Mini for sale 8 Oct 2019 (News)
  In fact, it lead the first Monte Carlo Challenge in 1990 until a navigation error on the final day saw it drop back to finish ninth. There are extensive hand-written diary notes of car 60’s historic drive by drivers Shand and Mackley in which they note the darkness of midnight in the Alps with ice on the inside of the windows making visibility difficult and later a furious policeman in Monte Carlo with his hand on his gun watching them lost and  struggling and trying to exit a tiny square in the Principality.
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  A fifth of car buyers scared off by negative online reviews 12 Jun 2019 (News)
  Pushy sales tactics, negative online reviews and a reluctance to offer test drives are all factors that scare car buyers away from second-hand dealers, research has revealed. A survey of 17,230 car buyers by the AA found that nearly a fifth (19 per cent) are put off by a reputation for over-aggressive sales tactics, while 18 per cent will avoid a showroom altogether if they've previously read a negative online review.
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  MG Maestro to Star in 'Flipping Bangers' 8 May 2019 (News)
  At the same time, they find the market for MG Maestros is growing and increase their selling price to a significant £4,000. When the MG is complete, they treat themselves to a drive on a test track. It turns out to be the fastest car they have owned and doesn’t let them down. The 10-part series showcases transformations of classic cars from the VW Beetle to the Morris Minor.
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  Save £5000 on a new car with the Renault Scrappage Scheme 24 Sep 2018 (News)
  The scrappage scheme is not compatible with any other finance or cash offers but can be used in conjunction with Renault’s £500 test drive offer. The traded-in car will be permanently taken off the road. Scrappage savings are as follows: Model Scrappage Support Zoe £5000 Kadjar £3000 Clio £2000 Captur £2000 Twingo £1500 Koleos £1000 Mégane family £1000 Scénic family £1000
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  Aston Martin X-Pack for sale at the Silverstone Classic 4 Jul 2018 (News)
  One of 78 manuals, it’s the first time the car has been offered for sale on the open market in 28 years. This X-Pack was hand-built in right-hand drive in October 1986 and was used by Aston Martin as a show car at the 1986 Earls Court motor show. Power comes from a 432bhp 5.4-litre V8, which gives the car a top speed of 160mph and a sub-six -seconds 0-60 time.
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  Ex-John Surtees BMW 507 could make £2.2m 27 Mar 2018 (News)
  Finished in silver grey, Surtees kept the car until he died in March 2017. He used the grand tourer extensively, often driving over the Brenner and Simplon passes on his way between Italy and England. Early on in his ownership, he contacted BMW to say it wasn’t as good as the first one he’d tried. Surtees said it ran out of breath going uphill and went downhill far too fast.
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  A Grand Monday: Renault 5 Campus 19 Mar 2018 (News)
  .  Under the skin, the new R5 was better packaged, with a transverse rather than longitudinal engine, and a wider, more spacious cabin. It was also a hoot to drive and, indeed, still is. This 1990 example is the entry-level 'Campus' model - a rather basic affair, albeit one that was also the most popular R5 of the 1990s, with Renault keeping it in production alongside the Clio until 1996 to cater for the demand for a more basic, budget-priced car.
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  Volvo XC60 named UK Car of the Year 23 Feb 2018 (News)
  Volvo XC60 praised for its refinement, build quality and driving dynamics as clinched Car of the Year title.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: Subaru reveals all-new Impreza 12 Sep 2017 (News)
  Subaru has revealed its all-new Impreza at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The new car will feature all-wheel drive as standard and will go on sale before the end of 2017. It’s been designed to continue the rugged dependability of its predecessor, but with added plushness and generous safety equipment.
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  TVR returns in style with an all new Griffith 8 Sep 2017 (News)
  Inside the two-seater, which TVR describes as suitable for 'everyday use and long-distance driving' the designers are promising ample head room and cabin space plus 'adequate' luggage space. There is a bespoke instrument cluster and an infotainment system specially designed for TVR. The first Griffith models will come as a special Launch Edition, which gets a full leather interor, special paint options, a bespoke infotainment system and custom alloys.
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  Line up confirmed for Brighton Speed Trials 16 Aug 2017 (News)
  The line-up for this year’s Brighton Speed Trials has been confirmed and promises enthusiasts some spectacular high-speed action. The event, which takes place on Madeira Drive on Saturday, 2 September, will features vehicles from classic to modern. Len Wooller, of the Brighton and Hove Motor Club that runs the event, said, ‘We have a terrific line-up for this year’s Speed Trials. It will be an action-packed day out for all the family.
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  Ferrari 308 with V12 engine conversion heads to auction 19 Apr 2017 (News)
  The car will be offered for sale at Silverstone Auctions’ May Sale, taking place at the Wing, Silverstone Circuit on 13 May. This right-hand drive 308 GTS QV was delivered new to Maranello Concessionaires, Surrey, on 8 March, 1985. Finished in Metallic Blue Chiaro with a white leather interior piped in blue. Factory options included a deep front spoiler and air-conditioning.
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  Five-speed gearbox conversion kit for MGBs 18 Jan 2017 (News)
  John Yea , BMH’s managing director, said, ‘We have tested this product in a wide variety of conditions and it performs as though it was made for the MGB; not least because the final drive ratios of the four-cylinder MG and Mazda MX-5 are the same.’ Find out more at  www.bmh-ltd.com . The BMH five-speed kit is based on the gearbox from the Mk3 Mazda MX-5.
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  Fuel prices continue to surge as pound plummets 2 Nov 2016 (News)
  While the increases will add woe to those who are striving to cut the cost of their daily drive there are some signs of improvement on the horizon. A barrel of Brent crude averaged just under $50 through the month but ended October at a one-month low of $46.63. Wholesale prices should respond in the coming days by dropping around 1p and 2p a litre for petrol and diesel respectively.
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  Only Fools & Horse’s Jaguar E-type sells for £116k at auction 6 Sep 2016 (News)
  An original UK 1963 Porsche 356B TG Super 90, that at the time of consignment was the only right-hand drive Super 90 Coupé on the market in the UK, sold for £146,250. A well presented and maintained 1971 Porsche 911 T sold for £69,750. Collectors of American classics were drawn to a 1968 Shelby GT500, which sold for £142,875, more than £42,000 over its lower estimate.
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  1963 Morris Minor to Travel 3,500 Miles Within Britain in September 4 Aug 2016 (News)
  To celebrate the Morris Minor Owner's Club 40th Anniversary, a 1963 Minor 1000 is to travel 3,500 miles in September visiting every MMOC branch and all nine Marie Curie residential hospices. During its marathon drive, starting at John O'Groats and ending at Land's End, the car will also visit locations significant to the Morris Minor, including the site of the former Morris works at Cowley where it was built, the British Motor Museum at Gaydon, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu and the former home of the founder of Morris Motors, Nuffield Place.
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  Record price for Peugeot 205 GTI 2 Aug 2016 (News)
  Speaking before the sale, the seller said, ‘The vehicle looks, drives and smells as close to new as you would find.  In other words, it is as close as you would ever get to being able to walk into a Peugeot dealership in 2016 and purchase a brand new model of what is generally recognised as being the best hot hatch ever built.’ Read our Peugeot 205 GTI review and buyer's guide How many Peugeot 205 GTIs survived?
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  Last ‘true’ Lamborghini heads to auction 11 Feb 2016 (News)
  From the beginning of 2000 Teutonic efficiency began to replace the Italian magic. This right-hand drive example has covered just over 32,000 miles from new and is finished in what Silverstone Auctions believe may be a one-off colour of Pearl Red/Orange combined with a grey/black leather/alcantara interior.