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Honest John's Deals of the Week 31 Oct 2016 (News)
Click for more info Monday 24 October Get £50 in-store vouchers when you buy M&S premier car insurance. The deal ends on 31 October and is only available to new customers who buy their car insurance direct from Marks and Spencer. Click for more info Friday 21 October Save 20 per cent on your car insurance with a Nextbase dash camera. -
Honest John's Deals of the Week 29 Feb 2016 (News)
Click for more info Tuesday 16 February Save £££s on winter essentials with Halfords. The firm has halved the price of branded de-icers, ice scrapers and screen wash. Click for more info Monday 15 February Reader offer: Get 20 per cent off an RAC car history check. -
Wheeler Dealer Restoration Book Out 2 Mar 2015 (News)
.” The full list of the ten cars featured in the manual is as follows: As well as these five, the manual covers: Lamborghini Urraco S Land Rover Discovery Subaru Impreza WRX Amphicar Willys MB Jeep Author, Chris Randall is a freelance motoring journalist, regularly contributing to magazines and websites such as Car Mechanics, Classic Car Weekly, Total 911, and Honestjohn.co.uk amongst others. -
Honest John's Deals of the Month - January 28 Jan 2015 (News)
Simply sign up via the Clubcard website and simply follow the instructions when emailed. Once your membership has been set up with RAC, they will send your RAC membership card(s) by post. Click here Tuesday 13 January The cost of fuel has fallen again, with Asda, Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s announcing 2p off the price of petrol and diesel. As a result, motorists filling up at Asda will now pay 103p for a litre of petrol and 110p for a litre of diesel. -
Cropredy Bridge Garage - Jensen Specialists 11 Nov 2013 (News)
Cropredy Bridge Garage manufactures the latest incarnation of the Interceptor - Jensen International Automotive (JIA)’s Interceptor R. This car has received plenty of column inches during the past couple of years since launch, as it's a thoroughly updated Interceptor powered by a modern American V8 engine, with modern brakes and suspension upgrades. -
Unimog: Behind The Wheel 13 May 2013 (News)
There's still a similar version now – the Unimog Black Edition with 286PS and 1100Nm of torque plus the entertainment and sat nav system from the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The Unimog's abilities are increasingly being recognised by operators in the UK. Northamptonshire Fire Service now runs a Unimog U5000 complete with a crane that specialises in animal and inland water rescues while they model has also found favour with tree surgeons, utility companies and with councils looking for serious snow ploughs and gritters. -
Provisional Catalogue for Historics 9th March Auction 23 Feb 2013 (News)
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Provisional Catalogue for Historics 9th March Auction 23 Feb 2013 (News)
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Michelin Launches Two New High Performance Winter Tyres 29 Feb 2012 (News)
First off, Michelin’s new 295/30 R20 Pilot Alpin PA4s fitted to Porsche’s latest 3.8 Carrera S. So that’s 400PS from an overhanging pendulum of a rear engine through the latest Porsche PDK autobox onto the snow via the back wheels alone. Michelin had pitched its new tyre against Pirelli’s Sottozero, and its guys reckoned they were lapping 2 seconds faster.
Historics Countach Down to Christmas 24 Nov 2010 (News)
On the 11th day of Christmas…eleven Jaguars Alongside the rare Mk.V Three Position Drophead Coupé, Historics will offer a further 10 Jaguar’s, including a brace of XK120 Roadsters, E-Type’s, Mk.II’s and XK150’s, with estimates varying from £9,000 - £11,000 for a 3.4 litre Mk.II, to £55,000 - £70,000 for a 1954 XK120 Fixedhead Coupé. On the 12th day…a V12 Lamborghini Countach Bristling with a raucous V12 engine, Lamborghini’s legendary Countach paved the way for the ‘wedge-shaped’ designs of its future cars, and with just over 12,000 miles on the clock, Historics is expecting offers in the region of £75,000 - £100,000 for one of only 321 5000S built.
Mexican built FIAT 500 1.4 MultiAir For USA. 21 Nov 2010 (News)
Specifically, some of the major adaptations for the USA are: body structure redesigned to increase crash resistance; suspension modified for the USA market to simultaneously maintain the Fiat 500's agility and ensure that its passenger compartment is comfortable and quiet during long journeys; more than 20 specific modifications/additions to the body components to reduce noise, vibrations and harshness (NVH); new anti-lock braking system (ABS) with front brake callipers redesigned for optimum performance; fuel tank increased to 10.5 gallons; heating and cooling system redesigned for climate extremes; driver and front passenger seats redesigned with a new armrest and new cushions to improve comfort over long distances; new front seats fitted with the Easy Entry system; new steering wheel controls and steering effort calibration optimised to increase directional stability at highway speeds; new high quality BOSE® Energy Efficient Series audio system with six speakers and subwoofer.
Baron's British Heritage Auction 8th September at Sandown Park 31 Aug 2009 (News)
September 8th sale entries (as at 31.8.09): British Heritage • 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante £24000-27000 • 1996 Austin (Rover) Mini Cooper 35 £5300-6000 • 1959 Austin Healey 3000 MKI BT7 2+2 £29000-32000 • 1958 Austin Healey Frog-Eye Sprite £7500-9000 • 1979 Austin Mini 1000 £2250-3000 • 1983 Daimler S3 4.2 Sovereign £1500-2500 • 1959 Jaguar 3.4 Sports saloon £14000-16000 • 1968 Jaguar E-Type S 1 1/2 4.2 Roadster £34000-40000 • 1961 Jaguar MKII 3.8 Manual £27000-30000 • 1973 S3 E-Type FHC £12000-14000 • 1995 Jaguar XJ12 6.0 (X300) £2500-3500 • 1994 Jaguar XJ12 6.0 £4000-5000 • 1996 Jaguar XJ6 Executive £1500-2000 • 1991 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Coupe £3000-4000 • 1967 Jaguar C-Type by Proteus £38000-45000 • 1995 Land Rover Defender 300tdi Soft Top £7500-8500 • 1993 Land Rover Range Rover ‘Classic’ 4.2 LSE £4500-5500 • 1959 MG TF1500-LHD £19000-22000 • 1961 MG MGA 1600 FHC £5500-6500 • 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE SE5A £750-1500 • 1964 Triumph TR4 £9000-11000 • 1973 Triumph TR6 £7000-8000 • 1968 Wolseley Hornet £2000-3000 Other entries • 1986 BMW M,5351 Auto Saloon £2000-3000 • 1918 Buick e Six 49 Tourer £17000-20000 • 1967 Dodge Coronet VIP £8500-10500 • 1988 Maserati Bi-Turbo 2500 Coupe £4250-5250 • 1988 Mercedes 300SL £12500-14000 • 1992 Mercedes 320CE Coupe £2500-3500 • 1982 Mercedes 380SL £3750-5000 • 1980 Mercedes 450SLC £4500-5500 • 1987 Mercedes 500SEC £3250-4000 • 1986 Mercedes 500SEC £4750-5750 • 1984 Mercedes Benz 500SL £3500-5000 • 1989 Porsche 9113.2 Cabriolet Sport £13000-15000 • 1990 Renault 4TL £3250-4000 • 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1600 Coupe £4500-6000 Julian Shoolheifer appointed as Director of Business Development Barons has strengthened its team with the appointment of classic vehicle specialist Julian Shoolheifer as Director of Business Development.
FIAT to Supply BSM With 500s 1 Aug 2009 (News)
BSM is confident that the change of car will give new drivers a superior learning experience, with features including: Manoeuvrability – the Fiat 500, with a length of just 3.5 metres and a turning circle of 9.2 metres, is easy to drive and offers exceptional manoeuvrability; Safety – the Fiat 500 has more safety features than any other small car and achieved five stars in the tough Euro NCAP crash test programme; Environment – the Fiat 500 engine meets the toughest Euro 5 exhaust emissions standards and has improved fuel efficiency when compared with BSM’s previous fleet. The 500’s 1.2-litre 69 bhp engines returns 55.4 mpg on the combined cycle and emits just 119 g/km CO 2 . The model is also available with eco:Drive which analyses driving styles and helps drivers use less fuel; Visibility – the Fiat 500 model also offers greater visibility than the previous fleet, with a smaller dashboard and larger wing mirrors.
BCA Pulse Shows Auction Prices Rising 6 Jan 2009 (News)
Year on year figures, however, show that average values this year are £935 behind 2007’s figures. Performance against CAP improved by nearly one point over the month, but is over 3.5 points behind the figure recorded in December 2007. Average Sales Data - All Sectors All sectorsAge (mths)MileageAv Sold (£)Av CAP (£)Vs CAP (%) Nov 0754.46559865512592593.03 Dec 0752.39552585771613694.06 Jan 0853.04544425880612695.99 Feb 0854.32549935853604496.84 Mar 0856.55556665400565795.47 Apr 0856.36552815406577793.58 May 0855.71557495462588892.76 Jun 0855.24553805115555992.02 Jul 0854.58556234949548490.25 Aug 0854.22552644765528490.18 Sep 0854.71546964812524191.82 Oct 0853.93549164743521790.92 Nov 0851.92539064823538489.59 Dec 0852.23540274836534690.46 Used car values stabilised over the second half of the year, having been on a rollercoaster in the latter months of 2007 and the first half of 2008.
Fuel Guzzlers Take a Fall at Top Car Today 12 Sep 2005 (News)
A 53k mile 03 reg blinged-up Range Rover 4.4 with a rorty exhaust system sold for £25,500. A 6k mile 02 reg Ferrari F360 Modena stuck at £63,000. A 30k mile 02 reg Jaguar S-Type 4.2 Type R sold for £17,800. A 122k mile 99T W220 Mercedes S430 sold for just £11,200. A 92k mile 52 reg Lexus LS430 was cheap at £16,500. But low of the day had to be the £22,100 that bought a heavily loaded 39k mile 02 reg BMW 745iL.
Classics Over Estimate at Auction Today 1 Dec 2003 (News)
Entries include:- 1904 Darracq Flying 15 1923 Delahaye Type 84N 14-18hp all weather cabriolet 1927 Ford Model T Tourer 1928 Bentley 4.5 litre Super Sports 2-seater 1937 Delahaye 235 Sports two seater 1937 Lagonda LG45 Tourer 1938 Jensen S Type 8 cylinder dual cowl tourer 1951 Le Mans winning Jaguar C-Type 1954 ex-works Triumph TR2 driven by Cherry Osborn 1955 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing 1956 Bentley S1 Continental fastback 1959 AC Ace Bristol 1962 Ferrari 250GT Lusso 1965 Bizzarini 5300GT Series 1 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Volante 1970 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona 1971 Ex Autodelta Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 TT3, FIA papers 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400S Jota spyder 1973 Ferrari GTS/4 Daytona spyder (one of seven genuine spyders) 1973 Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster 1983 15th place Le Mans Porsche 930 Group B 1992 Jaguar XJ220 H&H Classic Auctions will hold its 10th Anniversary auction at Pavilion Gardens, Buxton on Wednesday 10th December, tel: 01925 730630; website www.classic-auctions.com Four vehicles with famous provenance: 1950 DAIMLER DB18 SPECIAL COUPE CONVERTIBLE One of only six ever produced and delivered new in September 1950 to King George VI.
New BMW 316tiES Compact, Just £14,920 2 Oct 2003 (News)
Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Club 5dr: £9,385 (saving 25%) Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SXi 3dr: £9,970 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Club: £11,427 (saving 23%) Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Active: £12,600 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 16v Design: £11,064 (saving 13%) Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 Club 5dr: £11,693 (saving 23%) Volkswagen: Up to 15% discount on VW Golfs: VW Golf 1.4 Match 3dr: £10,242 VW Golf 1.6 Match 5dr: £11,310 VW Golf 1.9 TDi Match 5dr: £12,582 VW Polo 1.2 E 55 3dr: £6,810 VW Polo 1.4 Twist 5dr: £9,222 VW Bora 1.6 S: £10,820 VW Bora 1.6 SE: £12,425 VW Bora 1.9 TDi Sport 150: £15.303 0% Finance on all Passats delivered by 31 December 2003. VW Passat Saloon 1.9 TDi SE 130: £15,817 VW Passat Estate 1.9 TDi SE 130: £16,723 Up to 6% discount on VW Tourans: VW Touran 2.0 TDi PD SE 7-seater: £17,972 Touran 2.0 TDi PD Sport 7-seater: £19,306 Save up to 14% off Sharan: VW Sharan Carat 1.9 TDi 130 £20547 VW Sharan SE 1.9 TDi 130 £17620 Link here: www.drivethedeal.com
Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 20-6-2015 20 Jun 2015 (News)
My local agent seems reluctant to give me a trade in value for my car as they'd have to make a special order. I realise a new E-Class is on the way which presumably will be a S-Class look-a-like as the C-Class is. I know there are new petrol engines coming out in the BMW and Audi. Sadly, the new Jag has a Mondeo petrol engine with high CO2 reading so that puts the kybosh on that. I have to say the Drive the Deal price on the Merc E-Class gives one a helluva lot of car for the money.
Historics 22nd September Auction Corrected Results 24 Sep 2018 (News)
Aston Martin DB5 Fibreglass Shell No reserve Sold £3,696 158 2017 Caterham Seven Sprint 660 349 miles £26,000-£32,000 Sold £28,560 159 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello F1 Fiorano £95,000-£105,000 Sold £88,480 160 1974 Aston Martin DB5 (power steering) £550,000-£600,000 Not Sold £480,000 161 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider £48,000-£58,000 Not Sold £42,000 162 1967 AC Cobra Autocraft Replica No reserve Sold £19,600 163 1958 Ferrari 250GT Pininfarina Coupé S I £435,000-£450,000 Sold £425,600 164 1992 Porsche 911/964 RS America £72,000-£86,000 Not Sold £55,000 165 2006 Bentley Azure convertible 28k miles £82,000-£90,000 Sold £89,992 166 1969 Lotus Elan S4 Roadster £22,000-£26,000 Sold £22,400 167 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 + hardtop £69,000-£77,000 Sold £71,120 168 2009 Bentley Brooklands £82,000-£90,000 Not Sold £78,000 169 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster £105,000-£125,000 Sold £106,400 170 1974 Datsun 260Z 2+2 £25,000-£30,000 Sold £22,960 171 2005 Aston Martin DB9 £25,000-£30,000 Sold £25,200 172 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello 26k miles £95,000-£110,000 Sold £100,800 173 2010 Aston Martin DBS Volante £62,000-£72,000 Sold £68,320 174 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL £82,000-£90,000 Sold £88,480 175 1958 MG A Coupé £23,000-£28,000 Sold £26,880 176 1976 MG B Roadster No reserve Sold £6,440 177 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk.
Honest John's Deals of the Week 28 Nov 2016 (News)
Click for more info Wednesday 23 November £50 worth of vouchers to spend at Amazon or M&S when buy combined cover at the AA. To qualify you need to buy basic breakdown cover (£29) first then add National Recovery, At Home or Onward Travel.Elsewhere on
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