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  eBay Auction Report, Sunday 24th April 27 Apr 2005 (News)
  An average condition 97P Golf CL with 90,000 miles and aftermarket alloys made £2,050, whereas a cared for 98R Passat S (90bhp) with 139,000 miles and a new timing belt sold for the buy-it-now price of £2,000. £1,000 - £2,000 If you needed a mid range saloon for a little under £2,000, you had the choice of two.
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  Expensive Cars Cheaper at Auction Today 6 Dec 2004 (News)
  BCA’s star car, a beautifully restored 1988F Cortina 1600E in a shade of red no 1600E was ever originally painted sold for the estimated £8,800. Another 60’s car, this time a 7,000 mile 1969H Mini Cooper 1275S, originally owned by an associate of a famous East End ‘firm’ bit to a less than estimated £10,300. A nice 1958 TR3A bid to £8k, a 1966 Healey 3000 to £17.5k, a 1964 slant-eye Silver Cloud Mulliner coupe to £19.5k and a 1960 VW Karmann Ghia to £3,650.
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  Big Week For Classic Auctions 6 Apr 2003 (News)
  Later classics include the ex Monza and Tour de France 1967 Porsche 910; a 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder; a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4; a 1960 Mercedes 300SL roadster; a 1965 Bizzarrini 5300GT S1; a 1970 Lamborghini Miura S; a 1999 Proteus recreated 1956 Mercedes 300SLR complete with body jigs; a super sweet 1963 Simca Abarth 1300GT coupe; a 1949 chrome tooth Chevrolet pick-up; a 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Mk II Corsa Spyder; a 1953 Mercedes 300S convertible; a 1986 Ford RS200; and many more Alfas, Ferraris, British sports cars and other interesting cars.
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  New cars even cheaper this weekend 11 Oct 2002 (News)
  New Mazda 323 1.6 GXi 5-dr, a/c, ABS: £9,995 Link here: www.mazda.co.uk MG ROVER (all on the road prices including 3 years warranty) 25 Impression 1.4 84ps 3-dr, PAS, alloys, s/r: from £7,995 45 Impression 1.4 103ps 5-dr, PAS, a/c, ABS, CD: from £11,750 75 Ckub 1.8 120ps 4-dr, alloys, a/c, efrw: from £17,940 Link here www.rover.co.uk HYUNDAI:- (All Hyundais sold from 1-9-2002 come with a FIVE YEAR unlimited mileage warranty, so include value of that in these prices) New Hyundai Amica 5-door mini hatch: £6,995 - £7,795 New Hyundai Accent 3dr/5dr: £7,195 £9,995 New Hyundai Matric mini MPV: £10,995 - £12,195 New Hyundai Elantra 4dr/5dr: £10,995 - £14,995 New Hyundai Coupe with a/c: from £14,995 - £18,495 New Hyundai Sonata 4-dr saloon: from £14,995 - £17,495 New Hyundai Trajet 7 seat MPV with a/c: from £15,495 - £18,545 New Hyundai Santa Fe 4x4 SUV: from £15,995 - £17,995 Link here www.Hyundai-car.co.uk SEAT UK (all on the road prices including 3 years warranty) New Arosa 1.0 3-dr, PAS: £5,995 New LEON 1.4S 5-dr, PAS, a/c, alloys: £9,995 New LEON 1.8 Cupra 180bhp, a/c, alloys, ESP: £14,995 New Alhambra 2.0S 6-speed 7-str, a/c: £15,995 Link here www.seat.co.uk FIAT UK (all on the road prices including 3 years warranty) New Seicento 1.1S, 3-dr, PAS: £4,995 New Punto 1.2 3-dr, PAS: from £5,995 New Stilo 1.2 16v Activ 3-dr, PAS, ABS: from £8,995 Link here www.fiat.co.uk MORE INDEPENDENT DEALS (Note that some of these offers may have expired or may have been superceded by even better offers.)
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  Five Fabulous 1930s Packards in Mecum Las Vegas Classic Car Auction 8 Nov 2018 (News)
  . Built on a 142-inch X-braced frame with a semi-elliptic leaf-sprung solid front axle and a semi-elliptic leaf-sprung Hypoid live rear axle, the Super 8’s chassis also benefited from Bijur centralized chassis lubrication and vacuum servo-assisted mechanical drum brakes. It features: 385 CI inline 8-cylinder engine; Synchromesh 3-speed transmission; Solid front axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs; Hypoid live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs; Bijur chassis lubrication; Vacuum-assisted mechanical drum brakes; Burled wood dash; Ash and oak wooden sub-structure; Gray leather upholstery; Haartz cloth top; Woodlite headlamps and cowl lamps; Dual side mounts in metal cases with accessory mirrors; Twin windshield-mounted spotlights; Lalique Eagle's Head mascot; Wire wheels with chrome trim rings.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 22 Dec 2015 (News)
  Click here Wednesday 16 December  Save ££££s on Karcher pressure washers. Amazon has slashed the prices on all of its Karcher range, which means you can get a new pressure washer set for less than £100.

  Historics Classic Auction Preview 28-11-2015 26 Nov 2015 (News)
  The 2007 Jensen S-V8 estimated at £21,000 to £26,000 looks like a usable car. Plenty of leg and shoulder room inside the generous cockpit and from the investment point of view, where do you find another one?
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  BCA Reports Strong Rise in 4x4 Auction Prices 22 Nov 2012 (News)
  Entries include: 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM SV Coupe Manual Diesel in Alfa Red 27,000 miles 2011 Audi A5 3.0 TDI Quattro S/Tronic Coupe Auto Diesel in Black 11,000 miles 2011 Audi Q5 2.0 TDI 170 Quattro SE StationWagon Manual Diesel in Brilliant Black 8,000 miles 2011 BMW 550I 4.4 SE Step Saloon Auto/Manual Mode, Petrol in Titanium Silver 2,000 miles 2010 BMW X5 3.0 30D XDrive SE Estate, Auto/Manual Mode, Diesel in Bronze 19,000 miles 2009 Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCI ZETEC 4WD StationWagon, Manual, Diesel in Moondust Silver 30,000 miles 2012 Range Rover Evoque 2.2 TD4 Prestige 4WD Manual Diesel in Ipanema Sand 3,000 miles 2012 Range Rover Sport 2.7 TDV6 HSE StationWagon 4WD Auto Diesel in White  33,000 miles 2008 Nissan Qashqai+2 2.0 DCI Tekna 4WD MPV Manual Diesel  in Blue 77,000 miles 2010 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Laurin & Klement Estate Manual Diesel in Storm Blue 37,000 miles 2011 VW Passat 2.0 TDI 170 B/M Tech Sport Saloon Manual Diesel  in Urano Grey 20,000 miles 2009 Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 185 Active G/Tronic Estate Auto/Manual Diesel in Silver 35,000 miles Prospective buyers can see full details, images and mechanical reports for all the cars lotted for the Red Carpet sale by simply visiting www.british-car-auctions.co.uk and viewing the appropriate catalogue.     
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  Offers on new Nissans from Drive the Deal 9 Jul 2012 (News)
  Nissan Micra 1.2 Visia 5dr £8,856 Saving £893 Nissan Micra 1.2 Acenta 5dr £10,176 Saving £1,073 Nissan Micra 1.2 DiG-S Tekna 5dr £12,376 Saving £1,373 Nissan are offering: 1. PCP finance at  6.9% APR Representative  over 36 months with no minimum deposit.
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  HRDC 2012 Calendar Announced 4 Dec 2011 (News)
  :: RACE FORMAT: 45-minutes, optional 1 or 2-driver race with compulsory pit-stop between 15 - 30 minutes. :: CLASSES: A: Over 2701cc; B: 1601cc-2700cc; C: 1201cc-1600cc; D: Up to 1200cc; S: 1300cc; XK: Jaguar XKs up to 3800cc. :: RACES IN 2012: Castle Combe, Snetterton, Spa, Donington Park, Lydden Hill, Mallory Park. HRDC 'GRAND TOURING GREATS' CATEGORY: For pre-'66 sub-1500cc Historic GT cars running to HRDC/Goodwood regulations.
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  MAXIMUM Benefits in MINI September Sale 2 Sep 2011 (News)
  For all MINI Hatch, Convertible and Clubman models (including One,  Diesel, Cooper, Cooper D, Cooper S and Cooper SD), dealers will help customers add extra specification to their car. When placing the order, buyers can customise their new purchase any way they want - choosing from MINI's extensive list of styling, comfort, convenience and technology options - and the dealer will knock a massive £500 off the final bill, no questions asked.
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  Something for Everyone at Barons 26th July Classic Car Auction 11 Jul 2011 (News)
  Everyone loves a Mini Cooper, its sporty handling and throaty engine making it a must-have for classic rallies. Barons has a 1970 Mini Cooper S MkIII which took first in class in the 1998 Pirelli Classic Marathon. Offered complete with roll cage, Corbeau rally seats, Halda Twinmaster trip and FIA paperwork, and retaining its original shell, engine and gearbox, it could very easily revisit its days of glory in the Dolomites.
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  Mazda 787B Taking to the Hill at Goodwood Festival of Speed 30 Jun 2011 (News)
  Taking on top racing brands like Aston Martin, Porsche, Lotus and BMW in this year's Britcar Dunlop Production GTN Championship, the MX-5 GT racecar epitomises the MX-5's giant-slaying attributes of lightweight athleticism, wrist-flick agility and bullet-proof reliability, all at an affordable cost. The MX-5 GT is powered by a tuned 275bhp 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated engine and features a six-speed sequential paddle-shift gearbox, carbonfibre doors and polycarbonate windows.
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  Toyota and Lexus at Goodwood Festival of Speed 16 Jun 2011 (News)
  Milner, a past winner of the British Rally Championship in a Corolla WRC, will have around 800bhp on tap in the supercharged Celica. The hillclimb course will also provide a rare chance to see the MR2-based Toyota Group S car in action, a prototype rally car from the 1980s that never saw competition after championship regulations were changed. The machine is one of just two that have survived. Juha Kankkunen, one of world rallying’s most successful drivers, will be taking the wheel of a mighty Group B Celica, a version of the car that was specially built by TTE to take part in the Hong Kong – Beijing Rally in 1986.
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  900,000 Mazda MX-5s Now Sold 4 Feb 2011 (News)
   Its enduring success is due to the strong support it enjoys from MX-5 fans around the world.  Going forwards, I will strive to keep the MX-5's spirit alive while evolving it into a car that will be loved by even more people." Mazda's senior managing executive officer in charge of development, Seita Kanai, said, "More than 20 years have passed since the first-generation Mazda MX-5 was born.
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  Barons Classic Action Results, Sandown Park, December 7th 15 Dec 2010 (News)
  Full results of Barons’ Yuletide Sale appear below: Results, Barons, December 7th 2010 1959 Aston Martin DB MKIII DHC, £175,460 1935 Jaguar (SS Cars) SS1 Tourer, £78,235 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III, £67,061 1958 Aston Martin DB MKIII DHC, £67,061 1964 Ford Lotus Cortina SE MKI £32,419 1951 Jaguar MKV Saloon £27,949 1979 Aston Martin AM V8 Convertible £25,379 1935 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Limousine £25,155 1968 Aston Martin DBS 6 Vantage £22,361 1965 Mercedes 230SL Pagoda £20,126 1994 Bentley (R-R) Turbo S Saloon £18,729 1984 Porsche 911 Turbo £15,545 2002 Maserati Spyder Cambiacorsa, £13,198 1961 Jaguar MKII 3.8 Saloon, £11,466 1970 Ford Escort MK1 1300 Delux, £8,951 1973 Datsun 240Z, £7,946 1964 Bentley (R-R) S3 LWB Saloon, £7,834 1969 Ford Escort Mexico replica, £7,052 1976 Jaguar XJS Coupe, £6,493 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, £6,158 1962 Morris Minor Convertible, £4,593 1980 Mercedes 450SLC, £4,593 1991 Mercedes 500SL 32 Valve, £4,593 1960 Austin (BMC) Mini Moke, £4,481 1993 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Coupe, £4,481 1979 Land Rover Range Rover, £4,370 1989 Daimler (Jaguar) Sovereign 3.6 Saloon, £4,370 1988 Chevrolet (GM) Corvette C4 Targa £3,587 1966 Fiat 500, £3,531 1998 Jaguar XJ8 3.2 Executive Saloon, £3,084 1991 Mercedes 230E, £2,917 1973 MG (BMC) Midget, £2,637 1997 Subaru SVX 3.3 Coupe, £2,414 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, £2,246 1993 Mercedes 320CE 24V Coupe, £2,135 1980 Lancia Beta 2.0 Spider, £2,023 1994 Jaguar XJ12 6.0 Saloon, £2,023 1990 BMW 325i SE Saloon, £1,967 1985 Mercedes 230E, £1,911 1993 Ford Escort RS 2000, £1,911 1989 Mercedes 500SE, £1,911 1997 MG (Rover) MGF 1.8 VVTi, £1,855 1996 Jaguar XJ6 3.2 Executive Saloon, £1,138 1993 Mercedes 500SEL Saloon £688  
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  Nissan Leaf Voted European Car of the Year 29 Nov 2010 (News)
  Nissan LEAF is the first EV that can match conventional cars in many respects,” said Håkan Matson, President of the Jury, Car of the Year. Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.’s President and CEO Carlos Ghosn said: “This award recognises the pioneering zero-emission Nissan LEAF as competitive to conventional cars in terms of safety, performance, spaciousness and handling.
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  MGB Sells For £142,000 at Auction This Evening 2 Jun 2010 (News)
    Lot by lot   1957 Lambretta 150LD restoration project £180 (£210.15) 1985 Mercedes 280TE manual £2,000 (£2,235) 1972 Opel GT 1.9 for restoration £2,800 (£3,129) 1977 Daimler Sovereign 3.4 £1,900 (£2,123.25) 1953 Bentley R-Type saloon £19,000 (£21,232.50) 1972 Mercedes 280SE 3.5 manual £4,800 (£5,364) 1995 Triumph Daytona Cosworth Super III £3,100 (£3,464.25) 1973 BMW 3.0CSL manual £10,500 (£11,733.75) 1973 Bentley T1 saloon £8,400 (£9,387) 2003 MG SV £17,000 (£18,997.50) Batmobile (Lincoln based) £29,000 (£32,407.50) 1949 Triumph 2000 Roadster £10,000 (£11,175) 1979 MGB GT £3,500 (£3,911.25) 1989 Bentley Turbo R £11,200 (£12,516) 1997 Ferrari 355GTS £38,000 (£42,465) 1955 Ford Thunderbird £14,000 (£15,645) 1981 Ferrari 400i automatic £5,500 (£6,146.25) 1973 Ferrari 246GTS Dino £60,000 (£67,050) 1973 Jaguar E-Type SIII V12 Roadster manual £29,000 (£32,407.50) 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage manual £25,000 (£27,937.50) 1946 Chrysler New Yorker sedan £12,000 (£13,410) 1958 Jaguar XK150 3.4 roadster £62,000 (£69,285) 1954 Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mk 1 3.0 litre £80,000 (£89,400) 1935 Bentley 3.5 litre Freestone & Webb £74,700 (£83,477) 1999 Bentley Continental R Mulliner coupe £40,500 (£45,258.75) 1937 MGTA Special Roadster £28,000 (£31,290) 1960 Mercedes 190SL £60,000 (£67,050) 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato Volante £61,000 (£68,167.50) 1966 Jaguar 3.8 Mk II o/d, wires £9,200 (£10,281) 1931 Bentley 4.5 litre s/c VDP replica £600,000 (£670,500) 1939 Rolls Royce Wraith HJ Mulliner £30,000 (£33,525) 1964 MGB Ex-Works Comp Shop rally car £127,000 (£141,922) 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Mk 1 automatic £49,000 (£54,757.50) 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mk 1 3.0 litre DHC £145,000 (£170,375) 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow S1 £6,800 (£7,599) 1951 Bentley Mk V1 Standard Steel £10,100 (£11,286.75) 1988 Ferrari 328GTS £22,500 (£25,143.75) 1986 Mercedes 230E 5.6 litre conversion £5,000 (£5,587.50)   Next Historics Sale at Brooklands on 25 th September.
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  The UK's top three technicians revealed 29 Mar 2010 (News)
  The final 3 are invited to an awards ceremony where the Top Technician is announced and rewarded. The winner of Top Technician receives over £10,000's in prizes, including £2,500 cash, driving experiences, holiday vouchers and garage equipment. Most technicians however, list recognition, personal achievement, the chance to learn more and the title of ‘Top Technician' as their main reasons for entering the competition rather than the prize fund.
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  Interesting Entry For Barons 27th October Classic Auction 20 Oct 2009 (News)
  Sale entries, October 27th Registration numbers: MUS 289D  On retention -£1000-2000 APO 356C  On Retention-£500-1000 Cars: 1990 Aston Martin Virage Coupe - £15500-18000 1972 Austin Sprite MKV - £1500-2300 1986 BMW 635CSi - £2200-3000 1986 BMW M5351 Auto Saloon - £2000-3000 1972 Daimler Sovereign SI 4.2 Saloon - £2750-3750 1977 Daimler Double Six S2 - £4500-5500 1985 Daimler Double Six S3 - £3750-4500 1977 Ford Granada MKI 3.0 Saloon - £4750-5750 1968 Ford Mustang V8 Convertible - £14500-16500 1965 Ford Lotus Cortina - £25000-30000 1970 Jaguar E-Type S2 4.2 2+2 - £12500-14500 1971 Jaguar E-Type S3 Rdster - £35000-40000 1963 Jaguar MKII 3.4 S Manual o/d-C - £6000-8000 1960 Jaguar MKII 3.4 Manual+o/d - £7000-9000 1965 Jaguar MKII 3.8 Manual o/d - £12000-14000 1991 Jaguar XJS 3.6 Coupe - £2300-3000 1990 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible £4500-5500 1988 Jaguar XJS V12  - £1500-2500 1979 Jaguar-Banham XJSS Convertible - £5500-7000 1995 Range Rover 4.6SE-Prins LPG - £3000-4000 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda - £23000-25000 1982 Mercedes 380SL - -£2500-3500 1986 Mercedes 500SEC - £4000-5000 1989 Mercedes 500SEC - £2750-3750 1992 Mercedes 500SEC- £3000-4000 1987 Mercedes 500SL - £6000-8000 1958 MG MGA FHC 1600 - £7000-9000 1954 MG TF1250 - £13500-£15000 1955 MGA 1500 Roadster - £12000-14000 1997 MG MGRV8-1994-95 - £9000-11000 1965 Morris Minor 1000 4 Dr Saloon - £800-1500 1956 Morris Minor SII Convertible - £8000-10000 1964 Morris 1000 Traveller 'Humphrey' - £3000-4000 1986 Porsche 944 Coupe - £1800-2500 1989 Porsche 9113.2 Cabriolet Sport - £13000-15000 1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur - £4000-5000 1959 Rover P4 75 Saloon - £3000-4000 1922 Studebaker Light 6 Sedan - £6000-8000 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 - £2200-2700 1974 Triumph TR6 - £9500-11000 1981Triumph TR7 Convertible - £1500-2500 1996 TVR Chimaera 4.0 - £6000-7000 1999 TVR Chimaera 4.0  - £5500-7500 1990 Volkswagen Corrado 16V Coupe - £3000-4000 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Beetle Convertible- £3500-5000