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  BCA's top ten auction highlights from 2010 21 Dec 2010 (News)
   The company handles handles an enormous variety of vehicles during the year, with the vast majority being the popular makes and models we all drive from day to day. But with up to 3,000 vehicles being sold every day from its 21 locations, BCA also sees vehicles that are weird, wonderful or just hugely valuable. "This year's big ticket items were a 2006 Bugatti Veyron, which went for £625,000 and a 2008 Rolls Royce Phantom, which realised £195,500," says Tim Naylor at BCA.
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  Special Shakira Deal on SEAT Ibiza 12 Aug 2010 (News)
  Smart 16” ‘Sonda’ alloy wheels, dark tinted rear windows and bespoke boot badging complete the Good Stuff goodies. Beneath the bonnet lies a newly EU V-compliant 1.4-litre 16V petrol engine driving the front wheels through a crisp five-speed manual gearbox.  Offering 85 PS at 5,000 rpm, the engine carries the SEAT from rest to 62 mph in a sprightly 11.8 seconds (12.2 seconds 5dr) and offers a top speed, where legal, of 110 mph (109 mph 5dr).
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  Waiting lists a waste of time 10 Aug 2010 (News)
  Car supermarkets are a great place to look and our research has revealed a 2.0T FSI SE model with just delivery miles in striking Meteor Grey on sale for £27,999 - that's an incredible saving of more than £4300 on a new model. And best of all, buyers can drive it away pretty much straight away. It's not just premium makes either. There's an 11 week waiting time on the Vauxhall Insignia , and both the Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus have a waiting time of 14 weeks.
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  Healey 100/4 Makes £43,600 at barons 15 Feb 2010 (News)
  Many of the lots that sold were what could be termed ‘drivers’ cars’, not necessarily immaculate but in good condition, excellent runners and definitely something that the new buyers will derive a lot of driving pleasure from. These included a bright yellow 1972 Triumph TR6 (£8,390), a 1964 Series One Jaguar E-type fixed head (£20,685) and a 1961 Jaguar Mark II (£14,200) Catalogues were sold out and the hall was packed with prospective buyers but it was noticed that there were fewer foreign buyers present at this sale.
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  Drivethedeal Savings For the Next Week 28 Oct 2009 (News)
  Drivethedeal savings of up to 45% off manufacturers list prices: Deal of the week Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE Geartronic 5dr         £25,998         Save £10,300   And in Alphabetical Order: Audi A3 1.6 TDI SE 5dr         £16,691         Save 11% Audi A4 2.0 TDI 143 Executive SE 4dr [Start Stop]         £22,120         Save 12% Audi TT Coupe 2.0T FSi 2dr         £22,966         Save 9.5% Audi Q5 2.0 TDI [143] Quattro SE 5dr         £25,737         Save 9% Citroen C1 1.0 VT 3dr         £6,792         Save 16% Citroen C2 1.1 VT 3dr         £7,238         Save 27% Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 16V Desire 5dr         £9,654         Save 45% Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6HDi 16V VTR Plus 5dr         £17,703         Save 11% Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec 5dr [82]         £10,832         Save 18% Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec 5dr         £11,258         Save 18% Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec 5dr*         £12,265         Save 32.5% Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi Zetec 5dr*         £16,217         Save 30% Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium 5dr*         £16,335         Save 29.5% Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Titanium 5dr         £19,167         Save 21.5% Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi Ghia 5dr*         £19,927         Save 30% Honda Civic 2.0i-VTEC Type R 3dr         £15,375         Save 19.5% Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC ES Auto 4dr Saloon         £18,209         Save 22% Honda CRV 2.2 CTDi ES 5dr         £19,675         Save 13.5% Hyundai i20 1.2 Classic 3dr         £8,400         Save 4% Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Luxury 4dr Auto         £29,788         Save 12% Landrover Freelander 2 2.2 Td4 e GS 5dr 2010my         £20,438         Save 16.5% Mercedes C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE 4dr Auto         £23,795         Save 10% Peugeot 207 1.6 HDi 110 Sport 5dr         £13,042         Save 18% Peugeot 3008 1.6 HDi Sport 5dr         £15,782         Save 15% Skoda Octavia 2.0T FSI vRS 5dr Hatchback         £15,241         Save 18.5% Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI CR vRS 5dr Estate         £16,653         Save 18.5% Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI SE 5dr         £13,876         Save 12% Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI CR [140] SE 4x4 5dr         £17,107         Save 12% Suzuki Swift 1.5 GLX 5dr with 0% Typical APR         £9,424         Save 12% Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVTi 3dr*         £6,742         Save 13% Toyota Yaris 1.33 VVTi TR2 5dr*         £9,912         Save 18% Toyota Auris 1.33 Dual VVTi TR 5dr*         £10,986         Save 25% Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D TR 5dr*         £14,963         Save 21% Toyota Prius 1.8 VVTi T3 5dr CVT Auto         £18,143         Save 4.5% Toyota Rav4 2.2 D-4D XTR 5dr (new model)         £20,589         Save 9% Volvo XC60 2.4D [175] DRIVe SE 5dr*         £21,696         Save 19.5% (159g/km CO2) Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 Active Geartronic 5dr         £22,175         Save 30% VW Polo 1.4 SE 5dr (new model)         £11,370         Save 9% VW Golf 2.0 TDi 140 SE 5dr         £17,111         Save 11% VW Golf Estate 2.0 TDI 140 SE 5dr (new model)         £17,877         Save 11% VW Touran 1.9 TDi 105 SE 5dr         £16,459         Save 17% VW Tiguan 2.0 TDi SE 5dr*         £18,669         Save 18% * The discount on this car is subject to taking out some finance with the manufacturer's finance company.
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  BEE One at Millbrook Low Carbon Vehicles Show 9/10 September 1 Sep 2009 (News)
  www.bbc.co.uk/dragonsden/entrepreneurs/stephenvoller.shtml" target="_blank">www.bbc.co.uk/dragonsden/entrepreneurs/stephenvoller.shtml . Bee Automobiles Ltd: Registered in England no.066772173 200 Brook Drive, Green Park, Reading, RG2 6UB, UK Tel: +44 (0)118 949 7000 Fax: +44 (0)118 949 7001 Website www.beeautomobiles.com
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  2009 Goodwood Festivals Announced 21 Mar 2009 (News)
  The theme of the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed is ‘True Grit­ – Epic Feats of Endurance.’ The theme celebrates the drive and determination of motor racing’s heroes, who overcame huge physical, mental and mechanical barriers in their quest for glory. From Jackie Stewart’s enduring victory at the 1968 German Grand Prix, despite his broken wrist, to Mick Doohan’s courageous return to motorcycle racing in 1992, without full use of his right leg, there are countless amazing tales of performances far beyond what was thought possible for any human being.
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  Packard Eight Star of BCA Classic Auction 26 Nov 2007 (News)
  The vehicle has taken part in Packard rallies and other events both in the UK and on the continent and drives very well. Supplied with a number of documents, this Packard is expected to sell for around £20,000. The 1924 Talbot 10/23 All-Weather Coupé is offered with a bulging history file, which shows the car was previously the property of Howard Carter, the famous Egyptologist.
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  Plenty of Precedents at Top Car Today 14 Feb 2005 (News)
  A 45k mile 99T Porsche 911 996 3.6 Carrera 4 convertible sold just below book at £31,250. And a 28k mile 2001X Mercedes SLK 320 6-speed manual (the one that drives like a sports car) sold for a surprisingly low £13,400. A pair of Works MINI Cooper Ss came up among the Porsche part-exchanges. The rather gaudy 7k mile O4 reg red one bid to a provisional £15,900 and the much more tasteful grey and white 6k mile 04/53 reg sold for £15,300.
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  Flywheel Festival at Bicester Heritage This Weekend 19 Jun 2017 (News)
  At the other end of the spectrum, Brightwells is offering an ultra-rare Lamborghini Jalpa (£70,000 - £80,000). Only 410 were ever completed, with just 35 of these in right hand drive. Being sold with a considerable history and sounding superb, this fascinating ‘Prancing Horse’ alternative looks enormous fun. Other more affordable Italian exotics include an immaculate 1995 Maserati Ghibli (£8,000 - £10,000), charming 1942 Lancia Ardea (£10,000 - £12,000), a baby Aprilia complete with brilliant pillar-less monocoque and typical Lancia sliding-pillars and a 1975 Alfa Giulia Super (£14,000 - £16,000).
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 25 May 2016 (News)
  .  Top 10 family cars for £15,000  |  Dash cameras to suit all budgets  |  Small cars for under £100 a month Wednesday 25 May  Get a two hour RED driving lesson for just £10 in Tesco Clubcard vouchers. The offer is for new RED customers only and limited to a single two hour lesson per learner. Click here for more details Tuesday 24 May  Reader offer: Save up to 15 per cent on motor warranties with Warranty Direct.
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  Donington Historic Festival timetable announced 18 Feb 2016 (News)
  The action-packed timetable for the 2016 Donington Historic Festival has been announced. It features 17 races showcasing competition cars from the 1920s to the 1990s, as Donington Park drives back in time over the Bank Holiday weekend- from Saturday, 30 April, to Monday, 2 May. With three full days of racing on offer, spectators can see a mix of grids and cars from lots of different eras, from pre-War to the 1990s.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 22 Dec 2015 (News)
  Click here Monday 21 December  Save 22 per cent on supercar driving experiences with Asda. Simply use the code ‘Cracker22’ when ordering. But be quick, the offer ends at 11.59pm tonight, 21 December.

  Single-seaters head to Donington Historic Festival 22 Apr 2015 (News)
  .  Nelson Piquet and Satoru Nakajima each drove the Camel Lotus/Judd 101/3 back in 1989, with Nakajima driving it to a career-best result of fourth place in the Australian GP. Now that distinctive yellow livery is set to star at Donington Park alongside the Senna Toleman. Other cars sharing the track with them are the ex-Schumacher and Patrese Benetton B193b, which had a very busy 1993 season.  Historic Formula Junior are set for the biggest turnout in recent years, with 69 cars entered for Rounds 2 and 3 of the ‘Silverline’ FJHRA/HSCC UK Championship, to be held at the Festival. The races will feature separate grids for front and rear-engined cars, with two races each.
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  H Reg Maserati Indy in 21st June H&H Sale 27 May 2014 (News)
  It has been the subject of an extensive four-year restoration in Germany that included a bare-metal respray, thorough engine overhaul and full interior re-trim. For the last three years the car has been with the same British collector. Left-hand drive, it has power-assisted steering and the desirable 5-speed manual gearbox. H&H Classics’ managing Director, Simon Hope, is an avid enthusiast of the marque and strongly believes that these big-engined Maseratis represent great value: “We’ve seen such a colossal rise in values of equivalent Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Aston Martins, the time of the Trident has surely come.
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  Report: Spa Six Hours Motor Racing Legends, Belgium, 21 September 30 Sep 2013 (News)
  There was no stopping Chris Ward in the Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy (pre-1956) and Stirling Moss Trophy (pre-1961) sports car races run concurrently at Spa-Francorchamps on 21 September, as part of the Spa Six Hours weekend meeting. The Silverstone Driving Experience chief instructor won both races – with the help of Andrew Smith and John Young, respectively. Oliver Bryant headed the sensational 57-car field in the Friday qualifying session, the BRDC member hurling his 2-litre Lotus 15 round in 2m 54.566s as the younger SMT machines took 11 of the top 12 places.
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  BCA Reports Strong Rise in 4x4 Auction Prices 22 Nov 2012 (News)
  .  Alloys, leather interior, air-con and sat-nav are all desirable, while more ‘rugged’ accessories such as mounted spotlights, running boards and winches can drive prices up too.”  “But absolutely essential is ensuring the vehicle has a comprehensive up to date service history” concluded Tim Naylor.  “It may have been no further off-road than up a suburban kerb, but a full service history from the supplying dealer gives that extra peace of mind.” 500 Car Prestige Car Sale Lex Autolease and BCA will offer a spectacular selection of 500 cars in the ‘Red Carpet’ Sale at BCA Bedford on Friday 7 th December, commencing at 10:30am.  Highlights include a selection of 200 desirable 4x4 vehicles to meet the increasing seasonal demand.
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  Share a Ride to Bug Jam 26 at Santa Pod 4 Jul 2012 (News)
  goCarShare  has a suggested pricing formula that works out a fair, recommended contribution for passengers to pay drivers so that both save money and saves you having to work it out for yourself. So if you’re planning to drive to Bug Jam, or you fancy a lift, take a minute to log in to  goCarShare   ( http://gocarshare.com/festival/bug-jam-26 ) Bug Jam is now firmly established as Europe’s Biggest and best VW festival and this will be the 26th.
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  GTI International To Take Place 23rd and 24thJune 13 Mar 2012 (News)
  The Eibach/Bilstein handling area will feature a demanding course and the  chance for every show-goer to pitch their driving and car preparations  skills against the clock, in order to find the fastest three drivers over  the weekend. The fastest time at the event will take home a £500 Bilstein  voucher - towards anything they like from the range, with second and third  place netting a £300 and £200 Eibach voucher respectively.
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  MAXIMUM Benefits in MINI September Sale 2 Sep 2011 (News)
  MINI is proud to be an official partner to Team GB and the Paralympics GB Team on their journey to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Anyone who test drives a MINI, new or used, before the end of December gets entered into a free prize draw to win one of 75 pairs of tickets to the Olympic Games. Corporate and fleet customers can also save money by choosing a new MINI with a ‘61' registration.