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  Unregistered Ford Cortina for sale at £25,000 1 Jun 2015 (News)
  Described by its vendor as ‘surely a museum piece or for the serious collector’, the Cortina remains completely untouched and exactly as it was when it arrived at its supplying dealer. It has only minor storage marks, but is otherwise as ‘new’ as a MkI Cortina can be in the 21st century. The only downside is that you’ll need a cool £25,000 in order to become the next custodian of this unique Ford.
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  Ex-racing Aston Martin DB2/4 for sale at NEC classic show 8 Oct 2014 (News)
  Having survived a garage fire in 1978, it was restored to a high standard. The current vendor discovered the car in storage in good condition and recommissioned it in 2007. Above: Frank Defty at the Aintree race circuit in 1954.
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  'Longbridge tunnel' Mini sells for £1400 28 Jul 2013 (News)
  They served to protect the factory workers from German bombers during WW2 and ended up becoming something of a storage-cum-hiding area in more recent years. The car was rescued from the tunnels in November 2012, and its owner Steve Morgan vowed to restore the car to as new condition. We’ll need to wait and see what its new owner decides to do with this curio.
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  Patriot gets a makeover 5 Mar 2009 (News)
  The arm rests on the doors have been stuffed with extra padding to make them more comfortable and the central console now comes with a split lid to boost storage. Other changes include new chrome-surrounded circular ventilation, air conditioning and heating vents. Chrysler's managing director in the UK, Federico Goretti, said: "The Jeep Patriot's upgraded interior proves how seriously we take the feedback from our customers.
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  Save £1,735 on New Nissan Micra Sport + 26 Jul 2005 (News)
  Standard Micra Sport Spec includes: Integrated drive computer, leather steering wheel with drive computer and other controls, electric door mirrors, one touch electric up/down front windows, passenger vanity mirror, 15” alloy wheels, body colour door mirrors, handles, roof spoiler and side spoilers, tinted headlamp covers, sport bumper, sport gear lever, front foglamps, under passenger seat secret storage area, dashboard integrated 6 CD changer audio system with 6 speakers, 13 litre multi-functional glovebox with A4 slide-out tray. Micra Sport + Spec adds: Urban Sport Pack of 16” alloy wheels, aluminium look pedals, air-conditioning.
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  A Grand Monday: Jaguar XJ40 3.6 Sovereign 17 Dec 2018 (News)
  It's not a car you can jump in and drive - it's been stored in a garage for 15 years and has no online MoT history to back that up, but hopefully dry storage won't have caused it too much hardship. Early XJ40s are rare cars these days - and this is one that looks like it'll make a terrific project. Read our Jaguar XJ40 review and buyer's guide How many XJ40s survived?
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  Top 10: Wheeler Dealer cars 11 Dec 2018 (News)
  Mike Brewer brought the car for £21,380 – making it the most expensive motor on the show. In storage for six years in Poland, it couldn’t be started because of a loose cambelt, or moved because of seized brakes. After Edd China and co gave it some much-needed TLC, it was sold for £35,000.
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  MG Car Club opens archive centre 17 May 2016 (News)
  Peter Neal, the club’s archivist, said, ‘The Bill Wallis wing gives us enough safety and storage for all of our artefacts, and plenty of space for future donations. It was brilliant to celebrate the opening with so many faces from the MG Car Club, and I can’t think of anyone that deserves being remembered more so than Bill.’ For those that wish to visit Kimber House to see the new Bill Wallis wing, the club will be holding an open day for the general public on Saturday, 28 May.
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  Low-mileage Mk2 Ford Escort for sale 11 May 2016 (News)
  Spending most of his time in London, the owner barely drove his brand new Escort, keeping it safely in storage. Several years later, while enquiring at a local garage about replacing a windscreen wiper, the workshop took such an interest in car and its exceptional condition for its age that they went on to buy it.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Honda shows cycling proficient Civic Tourer concept 10 Sep 2015 (News)
  A retractable bench gives owners somewhere to sit outside, and there’s even a water tank and tool box built into the boot lining. On top of the roof is one of the more aerodynamic storage boxes you’ll see. To distinguish this as a special sort of Civic Tourer, its blue-to-gunmetal paint job is a custom one, and inside the stitching is contrasting blue.
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  Two BMW E30 M3s for sale at Anglia auction 12 Jun 2015 (News)
  The 1988 M3 Europameister is one of just 148 examples built to commemorate BMW’s domination of the 1988 European Touring Car Championship. It’s covered 142,000km (88,000 miles) and has been in storage for the past few years. It’s estimated sale price is £35,000 to £40,000. With 260 cars from all makes an manufacturers, there’s something to suit all tastes in Saturday’s sale.
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  ‘As new’ Lancia Delta Integrale could make £110,000 at Race Retro auction 28 Jan 2015 (News)
  The car has only ever been driven on the road once – from the supplying dealer to the current owner, where it has remained in perfect storage conditions for the past 22 years. Finished in white with the iconic Martini livery, the car is one of a limited run of 400 that were made to celebrate the Integrale’s fifth consecutive World Rally manufacturers’ championship for Lancia.
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  First Lynx Eventer could make £30,000 at auction 2 Sep 2014 (News)
  The first production spec Lynx Eventer – one of just 67 made – was offered for sale at Silverstone Auctions’ Autumn Sale. In storage for the past 15 years, the car needed a full restoration. With 116,840 miles on the 5.3-litre V12 HE, the car came with a vast history file. Registered in 1982, 1 HOP (now wearing CYJ621Y) was used in Lynx’s marketing material and featured in the factory brochure as well as motoring magazines.
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  Hundreds of cars set for Donington show 30 Jul 2014 (News)
  There will also be a ‘Live Gearbox Challenge’ where visitors have to guess how long it takes to change a gearbox, and a ‘Live Club Car Rescue’ as members of the UK Kit Car Club attempt to restore a car that’s been in storage for almost ten years. By the end of the weekend, it should be ready for an MoT… hopefully. Book online now and get day tickets for £12 (£15 on the gate) while weekend entry costs £20 (£25 on the day).
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  Autumn Facelift of Mercedes M-Class 6 Jun 2001 (News)
  Cosmetically, there are new front and rear bumpers, aerodynamic door mirrors, clear glass headlights and new 17 inch wheels with 255/60 R17 tyres on 5 and 6 cylinder models and 275/55 R17 tyres on the V8s. Inside is a new wood trimmed centre console with additional storage, two cupholders, a 12 volt accessory socket and a new automatic climage control system. Window curtain airbags are standard, but bi-xenon headlamps and the virtually essential Parktronic perimeter warning system will be optional at extra cost.
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  Exciting Christmas Crackers in Barons December Auction 20 Nov 2009 (News)
  The car was originally supplied to the Australian market and reimported to the UK. The car was acquired by the vendor in 2000 after some time in storage and a comprehensive restoration was undertaken with assistance from Cooper Craft. It has been comprehensively rebuilt, with new interior, Coombs-style rear arches and outstanding body and paintwork.
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  New Vauxhall/Opel Flagship From Summer 21 Aug 2002 (News)
  The centre rear seat is designed to be especially versatile. When the seat cushion is folded forward and flipped over, a storage console is created. The upper section of the upholstered seat back can then be folded down to provide a comfortable armrest for those occupying the two outer rear seats. Those who wish to work, or play a game, will welcome the innovative “Travel Assistant”.
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  Audi Quattro smashes auction record 28 Sep 2017 (News)
  Despite having only 5693 miles on the clock, it was desperately in need of some TLC after more than a decade in storage. Enthusiastic bidding saw it sell for £5720. Plenty of attention was lavished on a 1970 Fixed Head Series II Jaguar E-type 4.2, pushing the final price to £40,700 - £16,000 more than its lower estimate.
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  Huge Hoard of '60s and '70s American Classics Found Tucked Away in Thailand 4 Jun 2016 (News)
  But, a mile down the track in a separate storage facility, there are a couple of real 1963 Chevelle 'Shark' Thai police 'Shark' cars. Loads more.
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  18-mile Mini could make £15k at auction 10 Mar 2015 (News)
  A Mini with just 18 miles on the clock is expected to fetch up to £15k when it goes under the hammer next month. The black Mini 30 special edition, which has been in storage for the past 25 years, will be offered for sale at Anglia Car Auctions on 4 April. Just 3000 Mini 30s were made to celebrate the iconic model’s 30 th birthday – 2000 in Cherry Red Pearlescent and 1000 in black.