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  Ten Ferraris in Historics Brooklands Auction on 18th May 12 May 2011 (News)
  Historics’ forthcoming sale at Brooklands promises a feast for fans of Ferraris, with no less than 10 cars spanning 35 years, and a combined value of over £750,000, up for auction on Wednesday 18 th May. Prince among them is one of just 158 rare right-hand-drive 365GTB/4 ‘Daytona’s’, that was once loaned by Maranello Concessonaires Ltd to HRH The Prince of Wales, and later starred in the BBC TV show ‘Top Gear’, in a race between from Portofino to St Tropez.
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  Will the new Lada Niva Travel be sold in the UK? 14 Jan 2021 (News)
  The rear also sees the introduction of LED taillights and a more embossed bumper. All Lada Niva Travel cars are equipped with a permanent four-wheel-drive system, while off-road versions get a standard snorkel, off-road tyres and an unpainted plastic body kit to protect the paintwork from damage. The Niva joined Lada's range in 1979, but financial difficulties prompted AvtoVAZ (Lada's parent company) to withdraw from most European markets in 1997. The SUV was rebranded as the Chevrolet Niva between 2003 and 2020 when AvtoVAZ was in a joint venture with General Motors called GM-AvtoVAZ.  Lada is now part of Renault and shares its platform with a number of vehicles from the French carmaker's line-up.
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  Hidden Heroes: Vauxhall Meriva VXR 16 Aug 2019 (News)
  First of all, while the Meriva on which it was based was the definition of automotive white goods, the VXR model had a cheeky, unexpected character. But more than that, it was absolutely hilarious to drive, with frantic power delivery, surprisingly sharp steering and a vast amount of grip.  It was an excellent hot hatch, but one with a body that was perfect for the school run and the tip run.
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  Aston Martin V8 Zagato prototype for sale 22 May 2019 (News)
  A 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato prototype is for sale with Bicester Heritage-based dealer Pendine Historic Cars. Chassis 20011 is one of just three prototypes, and one of two configured in right-hand drive. Finished in Gladiator Red and presented in restored condition, this prototype was commissioned with a unique specification by Aston Martin enthusiast Wensley Hayden-Baillie, close friend of former Aston Martin Lagonda chairman, Victor Gauntlett.
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  Volkswagen axes Beetle in move towards electrified vehicles 14 Sep 2018 (News)
  Sales have been slow in recent years, as buyers opt for the more conventional Golf over the less practical Beetle. As part of Volkswagen's drive towards electrified cars following the emissions scandal of 2015, the German firm is set to launch a new retro model, an electric MPV inspired by the 1949 Type 2 Transporter.
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  Fake number plates produced in minutes 11 Sep 2018 (News)
  The process of car cloning is when criminals steal another car's identity by using its number plate on another vehicle. This is often done to hide motoring offences such as driving without insurance, tax or MoT - but it could also be used to throw police off the scent following a more serious crime. To cut down on car cloning, only DVLA registered suppliers can legally produce UK car number plates.
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  A Grand Monday: Fiat Punto 60S 30 Jul 2018 (News)
  Tough, basic, mechanically durable and refreshingly stylish, the Italian manufacturer is renowned for making some of the best superminis in the world. The Punto is a case in point – great to drive, lively even its most basic form and distinctively styled, it’s hard to believe that it’s now a quarter of a century since it first appeared.  But then, ask yourself this. When was the last time you saw a Mk1 Punto?
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  Dramatic finish for inaugural Blue Train Challenge 28 Sep 2017 (News)
  Inspired by the legendary run by the Bentley of Wolf Barnato from Cannes to London in March 1930, the Blue Train Challenge set off from Deauville with James Gately and Tony Brooks driving into the lead in their 1937 Cadillac Convertible.    As the event (organised by the Endurance Rally Association) journeyed 1690kms through Fountevraud, Vichy, Lyon, and L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, with crews and cars competing in a series of regularity sections, special tests, and time controls, Gately and Brooks kept the rest of the field at arm’s length until mechanical failure hit at the final regularity just before the finish line.
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  Rare Porsche 911 up for sale 19 Sep 2017 (News)
  A 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Touring – one of only 11 made – is heading to auction. The 911 (964) is one of only six UK right-hand drive versions. It will go under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions' Porsche Sale on 21 October and could fetch between £185,000 and £210,000. The 964 911 RS was created to homologate the model for the Porsche Carrera Cup race series.
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  A Grand Monday: Nissan Sunny 11 Sep 2017 (News)
  Retro Japanese cars have quite a following these days, and at £375 this is an inexpensive way of joining in the fun - even if you have to drive it as a four-speed.  
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  Petrol prices set to overtake diesel next week 4 Sep 2017 (News)
  Early next week, petrol prices are expected to overtake diesel, as the shut-down of at least 11 large oil refineries in the Gulf Coast drives up US demand for petrol imports. Almost half of the country’s petroleum and natural gas refining capacity sits along the Gulf Coast while Houston, 30 miles inland, is home to the largest refining petrochemical production complex in the country.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 14 Aug 2017 (News)
  >> Click here to see the deal Get a £2000 discount on a Jeep Save £2000 on a Renegade, Cherokee or Grand Cherokee when you test drive before 30 September 2017. This offer is available on top of other offers. >> Click here to see the deal >> Click here to see our top 20 crossovers for under £250 per month Save 20% on your insurance with a Nextbase dashcam You can save 20% on you car insurance renewal with Sure Thing if you you have a Nextbase dash camera.  Based on an insurance premium of £450, owners will get a discount of £90 for using a camera – which is enough to cover the cost of the camera in some cases.
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  Competition-inspired Mercedes 300SLS heads to auction 24 May 2017 (News)
  His car was recognised as one of the most reliable on the track, consistently performing well even in the harshest of driving conditions. His run ended when Mercedes-Benz faced funding issues and had to withdraw from American racing. Thirty years later, enthusiast Georg Distler decided to reignite the legend of the SLS.
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  ‘Time warp’ 1980 MG BGT to go under the hammer 17 Feb 2017 (News)
  The sports car will be offered by Classic Car Auctions in its biggest-ever sale on 1-2 April at the NEC, Birmingham. Presented in original condition, the right-hand drive manual example was first registered on 17 September 1980 - the very last year of production. It carries an estimate of £12,000 to £15,000. The car has had just one registered owner and has clocked up just 1500 miles since leaving the British Leyland dealership in September 1980.
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  A Grand Monday: Ford Mondeo 25 Oct 2016 (News)
  Our tip for the next Ford to catch on as a classic is this – the original Mondeo. Despite being 23 years old, it still looks fresh and modern, and is still a decent car to drive, too, making it ideal as a usable family classic. It was also a brilliant car when new – a deserved European car of the Year winner, and a model that completely transformed public perceptions of Ford’s ability to engineer well-made and fine handling cars after the PR disaster that was the Mk 4 Escort.
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  New fuel consumption test thrown into doubt by Brexit 7 Sep 2016 (News)
  . The news comes as HonestJohn.co.uk analysis shows that the gap between advertised and   Real MPG   economy is at its widest ever, with fewer than two out of every 10 cars achieving their advertised MPG. The current NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) test procedure was due to be scrapped in 2017 and replaced with the all-new WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light-duty Test Procedure). The WLTP test is said to be more realistic than the NEDC; however, with Brexit causing uncertainty across the board, the Government has now refused to say if it will implement the new test or not.
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  Rare Humber Imperial in Historics 20th August Auction 15 Jul 2016 (News)
  More fun to drive, but estimated at a high £18,000 to £25,000 this 1947 Triumph Roadster 1800 complete with separately screened dickey seat must have been one of the first. I very nearly managed to swap my 1959 Isetta 300 for one back in 1964.
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  55 Year Old F1 Car, Bought at Historics, to Compete at Monaco this Weekend. 9 May 2016 (News)
  Together with long-time friend, historic racing car preparation guru and racing driver Iain Rowley and his Nuffield-based company, Delta Motorsport, John embarked on a painstaking journey to return the car to exactly the same mechanical specification as it appeared at Kyalami, in order to fulfil the very stringent regulations of the Monaco GP organisers. Iain will be driving the car on the immortal 3.34km Monaco road circuit.  Historics at Brooklands next major auction of 130 varied classic motor cars is at Brooklands Museum near Weybridge, Surrey on Saturday June 11 th .  All consignments and information are at www.historics.co.uk
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  A Grand Monday: Cherished 1998 Rover 800, £899 2 Feb 2016 (News)
  So getting to Barrhill in Scotland isn’t too much of a hassle, then it definitely looks like it’s worth checking out. According to the advert, the car ‘drives superbly and smoothly, without clonks or rattles. Everything works correctly, although the windows could do with some lubrication as they open a bit slowly.’ It continues, ‘The interior is like new, and the ashtray and cigarette lighter have never been soiled.’ It even has the original owner’s wallet (complete with handbooks), the radio code, spare wheel, jack and tools.
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  A Grand Monday: Low-mileage Montego estate, £899 25 Jan 2016 (News)
  As you’d expect for such a cherished motor, it comes with plenty of history – old MoTs, handbooks, spare keys, dealer badges and even mats. According to the advert, it drives well and is comfortable at motorway speeds. It’s been garaged for the past year, but the current owner is losing his storage so needs to downsize his fleet. This Montego has just 22k on the clock.