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  Cheap Cheapies At Auction Today 20 Feb 2008 (News)
  And quite a lot more, including a late registered 05 but old shape independently imported SLK 320 with Brabus badges that bid to £15,450. And a de-badged LPG converted 2004/53 Mercedes S320L, top bid for which was £13,250 provisional. But it was cold in there. Here’s the full list in order of the sale. As usual, ‘s’ means sold.
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  Curios: Saabo 30 Jan 2015 (News)
  Despite Saab’s emphasis on weight-saving design, each Saabo also managed to feature a pair of sofas, a dining table, a sink, two wardrobes and even an LPG cooker as standard.  The Saabo was simple to build too, comprising a pair of large glassfibre sections joined horizontally around the middle, with cardboard insulation to keep the Swedish winters at bay.
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  Proton Adds Leather to 3 Years Servicing Deal 19 Jan 2012 (News)
  Helping motorists to relax and feel safe in the knowledge that they are covered by expert service protection for three years, Proton has a car to suit a range of budgets, with the current line-up including the fun and spacious 5-door Savvy city car, the sporty Lotus inspired 3-door Satria Neo and new Satria Neo Sport, the 5-door GEN-2 family hatchback and the 4-door GEN-2 saloon and LPG dual fuel GEN-2 ecoLogic range.   Giving real value for money, Proton is also offering a free leather upgrade, worth £1,000, on the 1.6 GSX ecoLogic and the GEN-2 1.6 GSX. Offering a new and flexible approach to finance for customers looking for a great deal across the 70-strong dealer network in the UK, Proton has also just partnered with Close Motor Finance, one of the fastest growing independent point-of-sale finance providers in the UK.
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  Keep Your Bottoms Up 12 May 2003 (News)
  And negotiating road humps can cause serious damage. If you tow, carry heavy goods, run a taxi or own a vehicle that runs on LPG fuel you’re likely to suffer from a suspension that bottoms out. Owners of classic cars and kit cars also suffer. Mothers on school runs, builders and plumbers are affected too. Cars with torsion bar rear suspension like Peugeots and Renaults suffer with it badly.
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  Mazda to build a Compression Ignition Petrol Engine with a 35% improvement in economy 8 Nov 2017 (News)
  In the meantime, Mazda is looking at all options. Cleanest overall in both NOx and CO2 is an LPG powered hybrid. And there is still considerable room for improvement in internal combustion engines. As part of its Skyactiv-X, the next generation of Skyactiv, Mazda is developing a Spark Controlled Compression Ignition petrol engine.
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  Cheap P/Xs at Auction Today 30 Jan 2006 (News)
  Here’s today’s list:- Alfa 155 2.0TS, 1996N, 94k miles £425 Audi A3 1.8 Sport, 1998S, 86k miles £3,950 BMW 520i, 1992J, 88k miles n/w £325 BMW 525iSE auto, Y reg, 91k miles £6,250 Citroen ZX 1.4iSX 5-dr, 1997R, 123k miles £375 Daimler 4.0V8 LWB LPG, 2000X, 92k miles £6,300 Honda Civic 1.4 Shuttle, 1990H, 124k miles £110 HONDA ACCORD 2.0ISE, 1993K, MNW, £260 Ford Ka 1.3 ohc, 2003/52, 60k miles £2,125 Ford C-Max 1.6TDCI Zetec, 04 reg, 6,552 miles £8,950 Ford Mondeo 1.8LX, 1998S, 54k miles £825 Nissan Micra 1.0L 5-dr, 1994L, 52k miles £475 Peugeot 205 1.8TD 5-dr, 1991H, 92K £350 Peugeot 306 1.6XR 5-dr, 1996N, 84k miles £675 Peugeot 307SW 3.0SE, 2002/52, 55k miles £4,900 Renault Laguna 2.0RT estate, 1995N 125k £375 Renault Espace 2.9RXE, 1992K, 132k miles £450 ROVER 214SLI, 1996N, 66K MILES £525 Skoda Felicia 1.3Gli estate, 1998R, 128k miles £325 Toyota Corolla 1.3GL 5-dr, 1991J, 115k £210 Toyota RAV-4 2.9GX 3-dr, 1997R, 60k miles £3,075 Volvo 480 1.7S, 1991H, 140k miles £100 Volvo 850 2.5SE estate, 1994L, 147k miles £625 As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at a BCA auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit

  Toyota Prius Avoids Congestion Charging 16 May 2002 (News)
  TransportAction PowerShift is a government-funded initiative run by the Energy Saving Trust, which aims to create a sustainable market in the UK for vehicles which run on clean fuels such as LPG, natural gas and electricity. Since it was started in 1996, the programme has helped place 12,000 clean fuel vehicles on UK roads. The PowerShift demonstration project programme is designed to make support funding available to assist projects involving near market-ready clean fuel vehicle and engine technologies.
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  Report: Barons 17th December 2013 23 Dec 2013 (News)
  A beautiful TR250 was also sold at £19,612, again after a provisional bid, while a LHD, Alfa 1600GT Junior went for  £12,332 and a 2.0 Spider achieved £8.412.   A Bentley TI with LPG conversion in Ming blue was excellent value at £10,294.   Other notable prices included  £7,292 achieved for the S2 XJ6L, £6,508 for a 1958 ‘barn find’ Jaguar 3.4SE saloon, £17,932 for a Series Two, 2+2 E-type in need of a lot of cosmetic attention and £4,380 paid for a 1979 Mercedes 350SEL in need of a full repaint.
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  Triumph TR5 makes £28K at Barons 20 Sep 2013 (News)
  This head-turner definitely caught buyers’ imaginations, selling for just under £12,900 after spirited bidding. Other high lots were the  1996 Bentley Continental R sold for £25,772 and an LPG-converted 1967 Jaguar E-type S1 2+2, made £21,500. Although the gold-leaf covered 'ex Liberace' 1931 Cadillac Fleetwood Drop Head Coupe narrowly failed to find a buyer in this sale, it is already confirmed – at a revised guide price of £50,000-£65,000 – for Barons’ 28 October sale at Sandown Park.
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  Rover 75 Diesel for £6,075 at Auction Today 28 Aug 2002 (News)
  Probably the best bargains of the day were a 100,000 mile 99V Citroen Xantia 2.0 HDI 90 LX in a nice metallic blue, sold for £2,800. And a spotless yet 169,000 mile 1990G LPG converted Range Rover 3.9i Vogue SE auto that sold for just £1,450. Auction action is likely to intensify over the next few weeks and though prices will inevitably drop as we get into October and November, so will the quality of cars coming through.
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  A rugged winter weather solution - Lada Niva 1 Sep 2011 (News)
  Windows are operated by winders, there’s no stereo and there’s only one engine, a 1.7-litre petrol which manages a not-very-impressive 33mpg. It’s not too bad, though, because you can get a stereo fitted, and there is an optional LPG dual-fuel conversion to cut fuel costs. Even so, to concern yourself with the likes of standard equipment misses the point. For £11,000, there’s nothing on the new car market to match the rugged capability of the Niva.
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  Mixed Bag of Bargains at Auction today 15 Feb 2010 (News)
    On the other hand, some oddballs made a lot of money, like a 92J Citroen BX TXD automatic that sold for £350.   An LPG conversion saw a 99,000 mile 2001 BMW X5 4.4i make £6,925. Yet anyone stocking up on sportscars for the spring could have had an 87k mile 98R Z3 roadster for £3,200.   I thought an 8,000 mile 09 Micra 1.5 diesel 3-dr looked cheap at £5,700.
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  1976 Ferrari 308 GTS Vetroresina Makes £123,200 at Brightwells Bicester Heritage Flywheel Auction today. 24 Jun 2017 (News)
  1980 Renault 4GTL, sold for £3,472 inc. 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1, 67,000 miles, LPG, sold for £5,600 inc. 1929 Rolls Royce 20HP Landaulette by Lawton and Goodman, sold for £35,840 inc. 1965 Rover P5 3-litre saloon, 118,000 miles, sold for £6,160 inc. 1973 Rover P6 2000SC, 36,800 miles, sold for £3,360 inc.
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  Affordable Classics at Sandown Auction on 15th June 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  Classic & Collectors entries as of 1.6.10 1978 Austin 7 Ulster Replica Ford based fun car £TBA 1959 Austin Healey Frog Eye £3,500-4,500 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 427 Coupe £33,000-37,000 1929 Chrysler 65 Roadster with rumble seat £10,000-12,000 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Saloon £3,750-5,500 1967 Honda S800 Coupe £8,000-10,000 1964 Jaguar E-type 3.8 FHC £22,000-25,000 1962 Jaguar MKII 3.4 Saloon £13,000-15,000 1964 Jaguar MX 3.8 Saloon £13,500-14,500 1965 Jaguar S-Type 3.8 Manual+Overdrive £4,000-5,500 1988 Jaguar XJ6 3.6 Saloon £3,500-4,500 1958 Jaguar XK150SE DHC Auto £55,000-60,000 1971 Lancia Fulvia 1.3S Coupe £2,000-3,000 1984 Land Rover S3 Safari 2.3 litre-SWB-7 seater £1,250-2,000 1971 Lotus Elan +2S 130 £5,500-7,000 1987 Mercedes 420SL £5,000-6,000 1976 Triumph Stag MKII Auto £3,500-4,500 1982 Triumph TR7 V8 Convertible £1,750-£2,500 1970 Wolseley 1300 Saloon £1,500-2,000 Sports & Prestige entries as of 1.6.10 Registration- TL 2570 - On Retention - Pre 1960-£1,000-2,000 Registration AJZ 65 - On Retention - Pre 1960 -£1,200-1,500 Registration F81DEM -On Retention - Post 1988 - £1,000-1,500 1990 Jaguar S3 V12 Sovereign £5,500-7,500 1994 Jaguar XJ6 3.2 - 6 Door Limousine £3,500-4,000 1995 Jaguar XJR 4.0 Saloon £2,500-3,500 1991 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Coupe £3,500-4,500 1992 XJS 4.0 Coup Professional LPG Conversion £3,750-4,750 2001 Mercedes C32AMG Saloon- £14,500-16,000 1998 Mercedes SL320 Panoramic hard top £7,500-9,000 2000 Mini Supersport £6,000-7,000 1996 Subaru SVX Coupe 3.3 litre £2,000-3,000 More at www.barons-auctions.com
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  Lotus Cortina Makes UK Record Price at Barons Auction 29 Oct 2009 (News)
  ” The Top Car sales will be available to vendors of more modern Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, Mercedes and Jaguar cars and other prestigious and thoroughbred marques For further information on Barons’ December 8th sale, please please call 08454 30 60 60, email: info@barons-auctions.com or visit www.barons-auctions.com Results, Barons, Sandown Park, October 27th ·       1971 Jaguar E-type S3 Roadster £39,036.50 ·       1965 Ford/Lotus Lotus Cortina MKI £37,364.00 ·       1968 Ford (USA) Mustang 289 Convertible £16,179.00 ·       1954 MG (BMC) MGTF 1250 £15,342.75 ·       1989 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Cabriolet £14,227.75 ·       1955 MG (BMC) MGA 1500 Roadster £12,555.25 ·       1970 Jaguar E-type S2 4.2 2+2 Coupe £11,440.25 ·       1997 MG (Rover) MGR V8 £11,273.00 ·       1987 Mercedes 500SL £10,715.50 ·       1974 Triumph TR6 £10,046.50 ·       1990 Aston Martin Virage £10,046.50 ·       1977 Ford (GB) Granada MKI 3.0 Saloon £9,600.50 ·       1956 Morris (BMC) Minor SII Convertible £9,600.50 ·       1999 TVR Chimaera 4.0 £8,262.50 ·       1996 TVR Chimaera 4.0 £7,816.50 ·       1999 BMW 840 Ci £7,370.50 ·       1961 Jaguar MKII 3.4 Sports Saloon £6,144.00 ·       1964 Jaguar MKII 3.4 Saloon £6,144.00 ·       1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur £5,698.00 ·       1982 Mercedes 380SL £5,475.00 ·       1979 Jaguar/Banham XJSS Convertible £5,140.50 ·       1973 Volkswagen Karmann Beetle Cabriolet £4,360.00 ·       1985 Daimler (Jaguar) Double Six S3 £4,025.50 ·       1990 Volkswagen Corrado 16V Coupe £3,468.00 ·       1964 Morris (BMC) Minor Traveller ‘Humphrey’ £3,356.50 ·       1995 Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 SE LPG £3,356.50 ·       1986 Mercedes 500SEC £3,022.00 ·       1977 Daimler (Jaguar) Double Six S2 £2,799.00 ·       1992 Mercedes 500SEC £2,799.00 ·       1982 Mercedes 380SL £2,745.00 ·       1986 Porsche 944 Coupe £2,687.50 ·       1972 Daimler (Jaguar) Sovereign S1 4.2 £2,464.50 ·       1959 Rover P4 75 Saloon £2,464.50 ·       1989 Mercedes 500SEC £2,464.50 ·       1972 Austin Sprite MKV £2,297.25 ·       1986 BMW 635 CSi £2,241.50 ·       1986 BMW M535i £1,907.00 ·       1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 £1,907.00 ·       1991 Jaguar XJS Coupe £1,907.00 ·       1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible £1,584.00 ·       1990 Mazda MX5 £1,534.00 ·       1965 Morris (BMC) Minor 1000 Saloon £1,184.00 ·       1981 Daimler (Jaguar) Sovereign S3 4.2 Vanden Plas £1,159.00
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  H Reg Maserati Indy in 21st June H&H Sale 27 May 2014 (News)
  The latest highlights include: 1925 Bentley 3/4.5 Litre Tourer (Main Image) Desirable 9ft 9.5in wheelbase car and used for numerous overseas tours 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Limousine Coachwork by Hooper and known to the Phantom III Technical Society 1952 Bentley MKVI 4.5 Litre Special Lightweight GRP bodywork and desirable 'big bore' engine 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe Converted by former HJ Mulliner employee John McKenzie in 1985 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Older restoration, soft-top and hardtop roofs, manual transmission 1983 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 One previous family owner and 24,400 miles from new 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider S4 Formerly owned by a Belgian Countess and upgraded with Alfaholics fast-road suspension Entered from a Private Collection: 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Standard Steel Saloon Exhibited at the 1955 Earls Court Motor Show 1956 Bentley S1 James Young Four-Door Sports Saloon Exhibited at the 1956 Earls Court Motor Show 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible Two owners from new and much past restoration work 1993 Bentley Continental R Extensive service history, 64,000 miles and private registration 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Previous owner for eighteen years, hardtop and soft-top roofs 1969 Citroen DS21 Safari Estate Five-speed semi-automatic transmission, LPG conversion 1974 BMW 3.0 CSL 1 of 500 RHD cars, factory reconditioned engine 1975 Bristol Type 411 Current family ownership virtually from new
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  Something for Everyone at Barons 26th July Classic Car Auction 11 Jul 2011 (News)
  There’s even a TV ‘star’ First-timers… A stately first-time classic is the 1988 V12 Daimler Double Six , which is complete with an impressive service history and the benefit of an expensive LPG conversion. And it’s been a TV star! It appeared as Margaret Thatcher’s car in ‘Margaret’, the television drama starring Lindsay Duncan that charted the downfall of the Iron Lady. Estimate £3,000-£5,000.
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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
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  Recession Bites at Classic Auction Prices 22 Oct 2011 (News)
  313: 1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit II £6,048 inc. 314: 1978 Rolls Royce Cornich coupe £15,120 inc. 315: 1996 Bentley Brooklands LPT/LPG £6,944 inc. 316: 1988 Mercedes 300SL low miles £10,640 inc. 318: 2000 TVR Cerbera 4.5 litre £15,400 inc. 319: 1974 MGB GT V8 o/d £7,560 inc. 322: 1988 Porsche 911 Targa Sport £14,840 inc.
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  Classic Auction Today at 1.15 15 Jun 2010 (News)
    Classic & Collectors' Cars 1953 Alvis TB21 Roadster-# 29 of just 31 built £19000-23000 1984 Audi Quattro UR Coupe Treser-Extremely Rare £9500-11000 1978 Austin 7 Ulster Replica-£SHB 1959 Austin Healey 'Frog Eye' £3500-4500 1949 Bentley MKVI Diesel £5750-6750 1986 BMW 635CSi £5500-6500 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 427 Coupe £33000-37000 1929 Chrysler 65 Roadster with Rumble seat £10000-12000 1964 Daimler 2.5 V8 Saloon £8000-10000 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB  £3750-5500 2002 Dax 427 Cobra £32500-37000 1981 Delorean DMC12 £9500-11000 1979 Ferrari 308 GT4 £14000-15000 1967 Honda S800 Coupe £8000-10000 1987 Jaguar XJS TWR Coupe £3750-4750 1964 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 FHC £22000-25000 1962 Jaguar E-Type S1 3.8 Roadster £44000-48000 1962 Jaguar MKII 3.4 Saloon £13000-15000 1964 Jaguar MX 3.8 Saloon £13500-14500 1965 Jaguar S-Type 3.8 Manual+Overdrive £4000-5500 1988 Jaguar XJ6 3.6 Saloon £3500-4500 1958 Jaguar XK150SE DHC Auto £55000-60000 1971 Lancia Fulvia 1.3S Coupe £2000-3000 1984 Land Rover S3 Safari 2.3 litre-SWB £1250-2000 1975 Land Rover Series III £5750-7000 1949 Land Rover S1 80 inch £11500-13000 1955 Land Rover Series One 86 Inch £4000-5000 1971 Lotus Elan +2S 130 £5500-7000 1987 Mercedes 420SL £5000-6000 1985 Mercedes 500SL £9500-11000 1988 Mercedes 500SL £7000-9000 1972 MG MGB Roadster £6500-8000 1966 MG Midget MKII £2500-3500 1975 MGB GT Jubilee Edition £2500-3500 1975 MG MGB Roadster £3800-5000 1973 Triumph Spitfire £2300-3000 1976 Triumph Stag MKII £3500-4500 1982 Triumph TR7 V8 Convertible £1750-2500 1970 Wolseley 1300 Saloon -£1500-2000   Sports and Prestige A Cherished Registration TL 2570 £1000-2000 A Cherished Registration number 20 UXA £800-12000 A Cherished Registration AJZ 65 £1200-1500 A Cherished registration number F18 DEM  £1000-1500 A Cherished Registration number 80 VXB £800-12000 1999 Daimler Super 8 LWB Saloon £9500-11000 1995 Jaguar XJR 4.0 Saloon £2000-3000 1992 Jaguar XJ12 Saloon £3750-4500 1993 Jaguar XJ12 6.0 Insignia £2000-3000 1992 XJS 4.0 Coupe LPG  £3750-4750 1991 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Coupe £3500-4500 1994 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Coupe £2500-3000 1992 Jaguar XJS 5.3 V12 £6000-7000 1998 Jaguar XK8 Coupe £7000-8500 2001 Mercedes CLK55 AMG Avantgarde £9000-11000 2001 Mercedes C32AMG Saloon- £14500-16000 1992 Mercedes 190E £1750-2500 1990 Mercedes 300SL £5000-6000 1994 Mercedes E220 Cabriolet £5000-7000 1998 Mercedes SL320 £7500-9000 2000 Porsche Boxster £7500-8500 2000 Mini Supersport £6000-7000 1996 Subaru SVX Coupe £2000-3000 1995 Toyota MR2 Coupe No Reserve