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  Tickets go on sale for Race Retro 26 Sep 2016 (News)
  As well as a host of static displays, there is also plenty of live action, including the chance for you to become a rally hero and drive a classic car of your choice on a specially designed route within the grounds of Stoneleigh Park (courtesy of HERO Events).  New for 2017 is the Motor Sport Hall of Fame - a whole hall dedicated to past and present inductees, also featuring the Motor Sport Live Stage with interviews and a panel of racing heroes and industry experts.  Event director Dan Nwaokolo, heading up the new organising team from Clarion Events, said, 'We’re really excited about Race Retro for 2017.
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  Low-mileage Mazda RX-7 heads to auction 16 Mar 2016 (News)
  A low-mileage 1979 Mazda RX-7 is going under the hammer at Classic Car Auctions’ first sale of the year on Saturday. The UK right-hand drive car, which could fetch up to £12,000, has 35k on the clock and will be just one of the cars for sale at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre on 19 March. Another Japanese performance car entering the sale is a limited edition 2000 Subaru Impreza P1.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Hyundai launches i20 Active 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  In fact, more than half of the i20 Active's exterior parts are new. Don't expect a capable off-roader, though. With drive heading to the front wheels, there's no mention of specialised off-road traction control system for taking the i20 Active across muddy tracks or wet fields.  Prices haven't been announced either, but expect to pay £11,000 when the i20 Active reaches showrooms early next year.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: DS4 Crossback makes its debut 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  .  The Crossback is a more rugged version of the DS4 but doesn't have four-wheel drive - think Vauxhall Adam Rocks or Rover Streetwise. However it does sit 30mm higher with larger wheels while the rugged look is completed by big wheel arches, chunky bumpers and roof bars. Alongside the launch of the Crossback, DS has also revised the DS4 line-up.
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  Metro crossover concept comes to auction 1 Jun 2015 (News)
  The Scout, however, was something different – and with the benefit of hindsight, was years ahead of its time. These days, two-wheel drive crossover-style vehicles are extremely popular, attracting buyers who appreciate their looks, their robust image and their practicality. In the case of the Scout, a standard Rover Metro was fitted with a taller roof, a higher side-hinged tailgate, bigger rear side windows, roof rails, extra plastic panels, headlamps guards and even an externally nounted spare wheel in order to resemble a mini-4x4.
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  1968 Hepworth/Ferguson makes southern debut at Pistons & Props 1 Sep 2014 (News)
  Built by British racing driver, the late David Hepworth in 1968, this Formula 5000 four-wheel drive car was the first car to break the 30-second barrier at Shelsley Walsh in 1971. Hepworth International, run by David’s son Stephen, will also bring the original Cooper/Chevrolet hillclimb car.
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  A Grand Monday: Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo 18 Aug 2014 (News)
  It’s 20-valve engine will get you 62mph in a 6.5 seconds (6.3 if it’s a six-speeder) before going on to a top speed of 155mph… if you’re brave enough. In its day, it was one of the quickest front-wheel drive coupes around – and it still feels fantastic nearly 20 years later. This 1998 Fiat Coupe 20-valve Turbo is for sale at £1225 and comes with MoT until December and tax until November.
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  Microcar values continue to soar 7 Jul 2014 (News)
  For real value though, it’s worth looking at some of Britain’s own microcars, with the front-wheel drive Bond Minicar being relatively cheap at £4000 to £5000 for an excellent example. Rarer alternatives include models like the Frisky, Allard Clipper, Peel P50, AC Petite and various Berkeleys.
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  GTI International Coming Up On 4th-6th July 18 Jun 2014 (News)
  The strip will also have demo runs from many of the country’s top tuning companies, as well as members of the Volkswagen Drag Racing Club.  One highlight will be Paul Jordan’s four-wheel-drive Scirocco 20VT that can cover the standing quarter in 8.95 seconds, hitting 150 mph. Away from the Sprint, the Show ’n’ Shine and Concours competition, sponsored by Autoglym, attracts hundreds of the best-kept Volkswagens in Britain and Europe, with entries from original and restored concours classics to highly modified and customised cars.
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  Footballers Cars Make Supercar Bargains at Auction 13 Jun 2014 (News)
  .  A Carbon Black McClaren MP4-12C sold for £127,000 last October. A left hand drive 458 Spider F1 finished in Rosso Red fetched £152,000, whilst two F430 F1’s, one in Black and the second in Red, sold for £81,800 and £80,000 respectively. A Ferrari California F1 +2 in black, sold for £111,000 in April.
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  Preview: H&H Classics auction, Rockingham Castle, 21 June 11 Jun 2014 (News)
  .  Among the less prestigious but equally fascinating cars on sale at Rockingham include a right-hand drive 1937 DKW F5 700 De Luxe Drophead Coupe with Bauer coachwork (£15,000 - £20,000) and a 1922 Renault 10CV Tourer, which is expected to raise £14,000. The sale will also include a 1970 Maserati Indy 4.2 (£35,000 - £45,000), a 1969 Citroen ID21 Safari Estate (£6500 - £8500) and a 1965 Mini Marcos that is expected to sell for £5500 - £7000.
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  Tom Hartley Leaves Tom Hartley to Specialise in Classics 7 Jun 2014 (News)
  In the last 12 months alone Hartley Jnr has been personally responsible for some of world’s biggest private ultra-rare car sales. These included a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa sports racing car, the only right hand drive Ferrari California SWB Spider in existence, and the sale of a 1937 Mercedes-Benz W125 Grand Prix car. The new business venture will expand on this existing reputation, he says. ‘My stock represents only the best cars on the market and that is an unconditional pre-requisite of how I wish to trade and build my reputation,’ he added.
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  Low-mileage cars lead the way at Anglia 9 Apr 2014 (News)
  It’s still got the original Volvo paper floor mats in place, and its new owner is going to have to do a full recommission again if he wants to drive it. Amzingly, the Volvo was joined by a 1992 Renault 5 Campus, which was almost as mile-shy with a odometer reading of 202 miles. The R5 went for £3570, which is a new high for a Supercinq without a turbo.
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  'Ashes to Ashes' Audi quattro up for auction 11 Feb 2014 (News)
  The car was criticised by eagle-eyed viewers of the programme at the time for being a right-hand drive model two years younger than when the programme was set, in 1981. And that the earliest quattros in the UK would have worn, X- and not V-plates - but for the rest of programme's fan base, it was a brilliant, evocative car that took joint starring role alongside Glenister and Hawes.
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  Preview: Retro Classics, Stuttgart, 13-16 March 17 Jan 2014 (News)
  Other highlights include the massive autojumble hall, the club stands - and on Saturday morning, the drive-in of the visitors' classic cars, which is an open air show in its own right. Retro Classics is becoming more and more international and if you've not been, it's certainly worth visiting: around 8500 out of the 77,000 visitors who attended Retro Classics 2013 came from overseas, with many Brits joining in.
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  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from HJClassics 22 Dec 2013 (News)
  Many will still say that classic cars are still the best investments money can buy because of their increasing values, but I like to think it's simpler than that - you can drive a classic, and visit new and exciting places in it. Try that in a house or a pile of gold... And in the real world, more of you have been chosing classics than ever before, either adding one to your existing daily driver, or taking on one to perform the day-to-day stuff with a dash of added style.
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  Kia confirms plans to build all-electric Soul 12 Nov 2013 (News)
  The new electric car will be based on modified versions of the 2014 Kia Soul and power will come from a 81.4 kW electric motor, which will deliver power through a single speed constant ratio gear reduction unit. Kia claims its new car will be fun to drive and capable, with a 0-62mpg time of 12 seconds and a top speed of 90mph. The Soul EV will have a number of technological features to improve its range, including regenerative braking. The car will also be equipped with an artificial engine sound system that will emit an ‘audio alert’ to warn pedestrians of its passing when travelling below 12mph or reversing.
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  Garage find Mini expected to make £20,000 this weekend 27 Jun 2013 (News)
    This Audi was the family car in which Diana, Princess of Wales was photographed in a number of occasions driving Their Royal Highnesses Prince William and Prince Harry in 1994. The car is in immaculate condition, finished in metallic Gomera green paint work with the original light beige hide interior, and has only 21,000 miles on the clock.
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  Preview: H&H classic car auction, Rockingham Castle, 15 June 30 May 2013 (News)
  Other notable entries include a nicely prepared 1960 Austin-Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite (£9000-10,000) to a Curtis aero-engined 1918(ish) Le Zebre Sports Special (£45,000-50,000). One of just 63 right-hand drive, Park Ward-bodied cars, the 1960 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupe was extensively restored by Ivydene of Crewe during 2002-2004. More recently maintained by Padgett Motor Engineers, it seems positively inexpensive when compared to an Aston Martin DB6 Volante (£120,000-140,000).
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  Toyo Launches New Proxes Tyre 23 May 2013 (News)
  Wet or dry, the Proxes CF2 is a tyre that telegraphs information back to the driver for an involving and rewarding driving experience. Low noise is a distince improvement over the old Proxes, excellent high-speed stability ensure a smooth and comfortable ride, while the clever blending of Super Active, Grip and Wear Resistant polymers offer drivers improved fuel economy and 25% less rolling resistance than the outgoing Proxes CF1.