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  Preview: H&H classic car sale, Duxford, 16 October 7 Oct 2013 (News)
  He picked up the car in May 1954, and from then, it was either used sparingly, or housed in professional storage. Accompanying MoT certificates issued in May 1970 and April 1980 list recorded mileages of 15,030 and 15,195 respectively. The car has been unused for the past 30-or-so years, where it has been garaged alongside a Riley Kestrel 15/6 and Jaguar E-type V12 Roadster.
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  Preview: Barons classic car auction, Esher, 30 July 19 Jul 2013 (News)
  After he bought the car, he covered 55,000 miles, and it was always serviced at the Jaguar factory in Coventry. The seller then placed the car in storage in 1976, where is has since remained. It's being sold as a barn-find in need of a full restoration, having not turned a wheel in 37 years. The E-type is complete, and comes with its original toolkit, and the estimate reflects its 'last-of-line' status coming in at £35,000-45,000.
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  Motorpoint unveils largest car supermarket in North West 15 Jul 2009 (News)
  It also boats a state-of-the-art vehicle preparation facility together with a dozen workshop and valeting bays. There is also a dedicated storage area for vehicle deliveries. Over 30 people alone are employed in this part of Motorpoint.   Says Jon Grace, General Manager at Motorpoint Burnley: "We were absolutely delighted that Owen Coyle took time out to open Motorpoint Burnley Phase Two.
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  Daihatsu Materia Down to Just £9,770 14 May 2009 (News)
  Inside, the Materia offers air-con, central locking alarm, CD stereo, centrally-mounted integral speedo/rev counter/odometer, electric (tinted rear) windows and mirrors and pockets/cup holders/storage galore. And, all inclusive for just £10,770, with a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty, five years’ UK roadside assistance and eight years’ anti-perforation cover. Materia manual 106mph, 0-60 10.8, 39.2mpg combnined, 169g/km CO2 Materia auto 102mph, 0-60 13.7, 37.7,pg combined, 176g/km CO2 More at www.daihatsu.co.uk
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  Secrets of the 2,000,000 Mile Volvo 13 Aug 2002 (News)
  ” ·Use petrol from a high volume station. “Without heavy traffic petrol remains in storage units for long periods of time.” ·When your car makes a funny noise, listen to it. “The longer you wait the greater potential for damage.” More at www.volvocars.co.uk
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  Sweeney Consul restoration to be unveiled at NEC classic motor show 21 Oct 2019 (News)
  The current owner, known to those who have been following the build on social media as Mr Shifter, bought the car in 1988 in the Slough area and used it regularly until it was taken off the road in 1989 after failing its MoT on structural corrosion. It was placed into storage until it was finally rebuilt and the restoration completed earlier this year by the team at MBVR Ltd. Mr Shifter said, 'My thanks go to all the companies and people who have worked hard to get the car back to full health after almost thirty years off the road.'
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  Modern classics in demand as Nineties Escort Cosworth sells for £49.5k 27 Sep 2019 (News)
  The price shows that demand for modern classics is strong and was high enough to make the Ford top lot at the inaugural Bonhams MPH on Thursday, 26 September, at Bicester Heritage. With 38k on the clock, the rally-inspired Escort RS Cosworth has been in storage for the past decade. Apart from a twin-headlight conversion, the car is very original with the factory paint said to be in good condition. The car also has its original alloy wheels and Recaro black cloth seats.
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  4,514 Mile 1959 Heinkel Kabine in Online Auction 1 Jul 2019 (News)
  A pristine 4,514 Mile 1959 Heinkel Kabine (Cabin Cruiser) is to be sold in an Online Auction by H&H on Wednesday 3rd July. It is estimated to make £20,000 to £24,000. It has been in storage since 1983 in a ply-lined container with a de-humidifier since 1983. Following re-location of Heinkel production to Dundalk, Ireland in 1958 this Cabin Cruiser was ordered new by Mr E.S.
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  Huge display of barn finds set for NEC Restoration Show 24 Mar 2017 (News)
  David says, ‘It had been lying in a garage in Stoke-on-Trent for the past ten years. The Nissan was surrounded by junk and its interior used for storage but it wasn’t a complete mess and there were just 32,597 miles on the clock.” These four examples are also joined by a 1986 Austin Metro City and a 1982 Porsche 924 from the 1980s, as well as other marques spanning from 1931 onwards.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Vauxhall unwraps Astra Sports Tourer 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  Vauxhall say they have reworked the interior to provide more space, with the driver getting 26mm additional headroom, while passengers in the rear have 28mm more. Maximum storage is a whopping 1630 litres and the tailgate can be specified with keyless entry, which operates with a simple small kicking motion under the rear bumper to open the tailgate. In order to increase loading space the Sports Tourer comes with 40/20/40 foldable rear seats enabling even more flexible loading space configurations.  Under the bonnet the Astra is offered with petrol and diesel units ranging from 100PS to 200PS, which includes the 1.6-litre   Whisper Diesel that will return lower CO2 emissions and better economy, with the most frugal variants of the new Astra officially capable of up to 91.1mpg and 82g/km, at least in the EcoFlex, economy focused arrangement.
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  Two 1963 E-Type Roadsters in Historics 6th June Auction 9 May 2015 (News)
  The more original car in Opalescent Golden Sand is LHD, originally purchased in New York and left in storage for around 25 years after its clutch failed at 50,000 miles. It was rescued and re-imported to the UK in 2009, after which it underwent comprehensive recommissioning and has been used regularly since.
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  Low-mileage cars lead the way at Anglia 9 Apr 2014 (News)
  The 1968 Triumph TR5 PI barn find, offered with no reserve and attracting international telephone bidders, remains in the UK after being sold for £15,225 with premium. An Austin 10 Tourer project car, offered after being in dry storage for 40 years, also got a good price at £6510 including premium. Once again, Anglia seems to have picked a lot list that drew in considerable crowds, and proves that there's plemty of interest at the popular end of the market.
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  'Ashes to Ashes' Audi quattro up for auction 11 Feb 2014 (News)
  Even more so than the Ford Cortina Mk3 that starred in the show's predecesor, Life on Mars. The quattro was bought by a props company, and since filming ended has been in storage. As the seller states, 'i n all honesty I love this car I’m only selling it because I’ve left the industry and these days I no longer have facilities to work on, or store her any more.
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  Report: Anglia classic car auction, King's Lynn, 22 June 25 Jun 2013 (News)
  With just two owners from new, it moved for the first time when collected by ACA. The bumpers were removed when the car was placed in storage and covered in wax, leaving them in excellent condition. Despite an inch of dust covering the car, it was soon up and running as the engine proved mechanically sound. Other notable results included the 1956 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud I, which sold at £40,950, the 1971 Porsche 911 2.2T fetching £32,025 (double its pre-sale estimate), and the 1969 Jaguar E-type roadster making £42,000.
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  162,651 Miles, 10 Owners: £5,750. 20 Dec 2004 (News)
  Remember, if you buy anything at Blackbushe on Wednesday it has to be off the premises by 2.00pm Friday or you face storage charges from then until 3rd January. There will be sales as normal on Wednesday and Friday with the van sale on Thursday. As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit

  BMW X3s At Big Discounts For Immediate Delivery 5 Oct 2004 (News)
  Silver Grey, Black Ambiente Leather, Hi Fi Speaker System, Automatic Gearbox, Servotronic Steering, Aluminium Running Boards, Graduated Tint Windscreen, Panoramic Glass Sunroof, Auto-Dim Interior Mirror, Buffed Aluminium Interior Trim, Electric Front Seats + Driver Memory, Frong Seat Lumbar Support, Storage Compartment Pack, Front Seat Heating, Rain Sensor, Bi Xenon Headlights, Adaptive Headlights, Bluetooth Telephone Preparation, BMW 6 Disc CD Changer, Sun Protection Glass £36,035.40 Saving£2,229.60.
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  Peugeot Summer Offers from £7,995 26 Jun 2003 (News)
  Prices from £12,295. Finally, the Partner Combi Quicksilver, which is the Partner with glass and storage Modutop, plus roof bars for surf boards, etc. Engine range is 1.4 petrol, 1.9 diesel and 2.0HDI. Prices from £10,130. Obviously all these prices are subject to substantial discounting, so if you can't get a decent deal out of a Peugeot dealer, then better to use a broker to negotiate one for you.
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  Results from Brightwells 21st March Auction of Cars and Toy Cars 31 Mar 2018 (News)
  Well over 2,000 people turned up on sale day to the historic surroundings of Bicester Heritage (Britain's one stop centre for classic car restoration, storage and sales) to bid in person, while internet and phone bidders also took part from over a dozen countries including Austria, Australia, Belgium, France, Republic of Ireland, Germany, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Slovakia, Switzerland and America.
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  Volkswagen Milano Taxi conept unveiled 20 Apr 2010 (News)
  The motor, which is capable of generating a peak of 115 PS, is fed through a lithium-ion battery integrated into the underside of the vehicle with a storage capacity of 45 Kilowatt-hours. This, combined with a kerb weight of 1,500 kg, allows the Milano Taxi concept to travel at speeds of up to 74 mph and up to 186 miles between charges. In addition, the charging time of the lithium-ion batteries has been substantially reduced with over 80 per cent of its total capacity being reached in just over an hour.