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  The MoT Files: MoT Test Results By Year of Registration 6 May 2014 (News)
  Hot on the heels of the 911 is the Ford Sierra, with a 71% pass rate Porsche does well in the 1990s too, with the 911 once again topping the chart with a 75.8% pass rate. Second, with 67% pass rate is the Mercedes-Benz SLK while the Jaguar XK8 takes third with 63% of cars passing. In fact, when it comes to top 10 cars from the 1990s, both Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar get three entries apiece, with large saloons - like the 190E and XJ6 -  filling the middle ground.
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  Report: Retro-Classics, Stuttgart, 13-16 March 15 Mar 2014 (News)
  Essen probably still has the edge for British fans - it's closer, and has more UK dealer presence - but Retro Classics is located in the heart of Swabia's car building area, and has true manufacturer presence from Porsche and Mercedes-Benz, and is catching up fast. The show itself is spread across nine halls, is impeccably organized, with special, themed displays. The stand-out areas are Hall One, which was packed with upmarket dealers, Hall Seven, which offered private individuals the opportunity to sell some pretty interesting cars, and Porsche and Mercedes-Benz's offerings via their own museums.
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  Report: H&H classic car auction, Duxford, 16 October 23 Oct 2013 (News)
  Repatriated to Scotland, the 1913 Argyll 12hp Torpedo Tourer made £34,720, while the other Edwardian on offer – a 1910 Renault AX Tourer – fetched £22,035. Last word should go to the Mercedes-Benz-based Excalbur (below), which amazingly found a buyer for £30,510. The car, which is the last world in vulgarity, took two years to complete with the body being entirely re-sculpted using Kevlar and fibreglass.
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  Wheeler Dealers Mike Brewer and Ant Anstead return with a new series 30 Jan 2020 (News)
  Also passing through the Wheeler Dealer workshop this series will be a 1973 Toyota Celica, 2002 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG, 2004 BMW M3, Volvo Amazon 122, Toyota Land Cruiser, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti (that’s a Ford Sierra to you and me) and a 1982 Porsche 911 SC. Keep up to date with all Mike and Ant's shenanigans when Wheeler Dealers returns to Discovery on March 2 at 9pm.
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  Senna’s first and last Monaco GP cars lead Bonham sale 16 May 2018 (News)
  Philip Kantor, Bonhams European head of motoring, said, ‘We achieved astonishing prices across the board and found new owners for some of the most historically important cars to come to public auction in Monaco in recent memory. Other highlights included a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster at €1,219,000 (£1,064,597), a 1973 Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS Touring Sunroof Coupé that made €575,000 (£502,169), and a 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 Corto Gara Stradale hammered away for €414,000 (£361,569).
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  Excellent Results at Historics Spring Brooklands Auction 13 Jun 2016 (News)
  .  Further notable results included: 1952 Lancia Ardea: £13,400 1952 Austin A90 Atlantic: £41,440 1954 Austin Healey BN1: £47,040 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia SS 1600: 89,600 (a stunning car) 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster: £100,800 (ditto) 1962 Porsche 356B: £118,720 (impeccable) 1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster: £ 130,000 (ditto) 1991 Ferrari Testarossa: £159,040 1992 Porsche 911 (964) RS: £134,400 Results now up at: Historics Spring 2016 Results  
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  Jaguar E-type doubles its estimate at auction 13 Jun 2016 (News)
  An unfinished, chassis-up restoration project, it sold for £16,500. Another strong seller was a 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Pagoda (£47,300), which was in original condition after 30 years in storage. At the other end of the price spectrum, an enthusiast snapped up an unrestored 1968 Triumph Vitesse 2-litre ‘barn find’ for just £450, and can now settle into enjoying the restoration project.
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  Retromobile 2016: Porsche 550 Spyder could make £2.5m at auction 4 Dec 2015 (News)
  Designed specifically for competition, the aerodynamic 550 Spyder was launched in 1953. It will be joined at the sale by a restored Mercedes-Benz 300SL ‘Gullwing’ – estimated to fetch up to £1.2m. Both cars will be among a handpicked roster of 60 cars. Max Girardo, RM Sotheby’s Europe managing director says Porsche 550 Spyders rarely come to auction. ‘It is a real delight to be able to offer this important Frankfurt show car at our Paris sale,’ said Girardo.
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  Save 50 per cent off UK car hire 7 Jan 2014 (News)
  The New Year sale also extends to Europcar’s Prestige fleet, with 30 per cent off vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz S Class available from £84 a day. There’s also 20 per cent saving to be made on van hire, with vehicles available from under £15 per day. "After the expense of the festive season, we're aiming to help our customers kick start the New Year for less," said Ken McCall of Europcar UK.
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  Top Technician 2013 announced 28 May 2013 (News)
  He was presented with a cheque for £2500, diagnostic equipment and professional tools at the awards ceremony at Mercedes-Benz World, Surrey. Steve has been a mechanic since he left school, aged 16. “I’m a bit shell-shocked but really happy,” said Steve. “This year was my third appearance in the finals, so I guess it only goes to prove the old adage – if at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again!
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  Classics cleaning up at auctions 9 Dec 2009 (News)
  London was home to another record-breaker when a 1950 Aston Martin DB2 Team Car sold for $910,745. Other highlights for that third annual October London event was an unrestored 1969 Mercedes-Benz Pullman Landaulet achieving more than five-times its pre-sale estimate. UK auto aficionados can catch the next London event on October 27th. President and chief operating officer Ian Kelleher said: "The market for quality motors cars ... remains stable, with outstanding cars continuing to attract great prices at auction.
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  Latest car leasing deal slashed by 68% 24 Feb 2009 (News)
  Honda Legend 3.5 EX Auto (£36k CAR) £249.99 3+29 Payments Click link for further details: www.dsgauto.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Audi A3 1.9 TDIe Sportback Stock cars for March 09 Delivery £199.99 3+35 Payments Click link for further details: www.dsgauto.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4 16v 3dr Tursimo £169.99 3+35 Payments Click link for further details: www.dsgauto.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Audi A6 2.0 TDIe SE 4dr Sat Nav, Leather, Phone Prep £299.99 3+35 Payments Click link for further details: www.dsgauto.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Mercedes Benz 4dr C220CDI Sport Auto £329.99 3+35 Payments Click link for further details: www.dsgauto.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Many more makes and models available Click link for further details: www.dsgauto.com or call 0870 787 5418 All payments exclude VAT.
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  Some smart thinking 'could cut congestion' 5 Feb 2009 (News)
  Commenting on the findings, Dermot Kelly, managing director of smart's parent company Mercedes-Benz, said: "We've suggested to the mayor that he could improve traffic congestion in London by encouraging the use of space-efficient cars." In related motoring news , the Advertising Standards Agency recently ruled the claim that the smart fortwo can make it from London to Edinburgh on a single tank of fuel can be substantiated.
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  New car could be smart choice 15 Jan 2009 (News)
  Commenting on the benefits of opting for a smart model, Dermot Kelly, managing director at Mercedes-Benz UK, said the manufacturer's "reputation for affordability and economy is growing and the range is being considered by an increasing number of motorists who are seeking to reduce their motoring costs".
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  Online auction sees 156 sold for £12,901 12 Dec 2001 (News)
  Currently, Broadspeed is offering www.lastminute.com customers a Mercedes-Benz A170 CDi Avantgarde, a VW Beetle 1.8 Turbo, an Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 Lusso and, just in time for Christmas, a classic Ferrari 308 GTS carburettor. Both www.lastminute.com and www.broadspeed.com are delighted with the initial success of the joint venture and plans are being laid to extend the service to nearly-new and even to used cars.
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  Some Sensible Buys at Auction Today 4 Jul 2007 (News)
  Monday 30th July 10.00am start Fleet & Finance, Lex, Bank of Scotland, Inchcape Prestige, Porsche Retail p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, Franchised Dealer, Inchcape No Reserve, Evans Halshaw p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x. 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

  Stunning F1 display at Museo Enzo Ferrari 3 May 2013 (News)
  For more information about the exhibition and the museum, visit the website Here's the full list of the cars on show 1951, Alfa Romeo Alfetta 159: Alfa Romeo Automobilismo Storico, Museo 1955, Mercedes W196: Mercedes-Benz Classic  1956, Lancia Ferrari D50: Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile "Avv. Giovanni Agnelli" 1957, Maserati 250 F T2: Umberto Panini Collection 1962, Porsche 804: Collection of the Porsche Museum 1967, Cooper Maserati T81: Priva te Collection 1970, Ferrari 312 B: Private Collection 1973, Tecno Goral E731: Bianchini Collection 1975, Ferrari 312 T: Private Collection 1978, Brabham Alfa Romeo BT 45B: Alfa Romeo Automobilismo Storico, Museo 1979, Ferrari 312 T4: Donelli Vini Collection 1979, Renault RS14: Renault Collection Vehicle 1979, Ligier Ford JS11: Private Collection 1983, Alfa Romeo 183T: Private Collection 1988, McLaren Honda Mp 4/4: McLaren Collection 1989, Ferrari F1-89: Autoluce Collection 1994, Williams FW15D: Donelli Vini Collection
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  Historic 1929 Supercharged Bentley in Historics 25th November Classic Car Auction 4 Nov 2017 (News)
  25th November's Historics Classic Car Auction at Mercedes Benz World, Brooklands brings us something very special. An original 1929 Bentley 4.5 litre supercharged restored to exacting standards. Close your eyes and imagine a "Vintage Bentley".
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  Classics Still Selling 5 Jun 2008 (News)
  Mulliner est £14,000 - £16,000 / £11,300s 1948 Standard Eight Drophead Coupé No reserve / £2,400s 1948 Bentley Mk VI Sports Saloon by Hooper est £20,000 - £25,000 / £13,250p 1949 Alvis TA14 est £5,250 - £6,500 / £3,700s 1949 Ford Prefect est £1,850 - £2,450 / £1,550s 1951 Ford V8 Pilot est 8,500 - £9,500 / £5,250p 1952 Bentley Mk VI ('Big-Bore' standard steel saloon) est £15,000 - £17,000 / £12,400s 1953 MG TD Mk II est£13,000 - £15,000 / £11,400s 1957 De Soto Firedome Coupé est £15,000 - £18,000 / £12,000n/s 1958 MGA Roadster (historic rally car) est £22,000 - £25,000 / £15,000p 1959 Triumph TR3A (restored) est£12,500 - £15,000 / £10,750p 1959 Porsche 356B Cabriolet (RHD - perfect) est £40,000 - £45,000 / £37,000s 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Cabriolet (expensive restoration) est £30,000 - £35,000 / £24,500p 1963 Bentley S3 (Rolls-Royce SC III rad) est £14,000 - £15,500 / £12,250p 1964 Bentley S3 est £20,000 - £23,000 / £15,250p 1968 Jaguar 340 est £6,000 - £7,000 / £6,000s 1970 Jaguar E-Type SII FHCest £14,500 - £16,500 / £12,100s 1971 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Replica est £35,000 - £38,000 / £31,000p 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220 Saloon est £1,500 - £1,800 / £1,600s 1973 MGB Roadster (1950cc stage 2) est £4,250 - £4,750 / 3,500p 1975 Jensen Healey est £2,500 - £3,250 / £3,550s 1977 Triumph Stag (needing work) est £1,600 - £2,000 / £5,050s 1979 TVR Taimar V6 est £3,500 - £4,250 / £2,700s 1980 MGB GT (26,500 miles) est £3,250 - £3,850 / £3,400s 1982 MGB Roadster (Registered 1982) est £4,250 - £4,750 / £5,900s 1986 Bentley Eight (77,900 miles - FSH) est £8,000 - £9,000 / £6,400s 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL est £8,250 - £9,500 / £6,250s 1987 Porsche 944 est £3.250 - £3,750 / £2,450p 1989 Jaguar XJ6 Sovereign (Low mileage) est £1,600 - £2,000 / £1,000s 1989 Bentley Turbo R (FSH) est £10,500 - £12,000 / £7,700p 1991 Bentley Mulsanne S est £10,000 - £11,000 / £7,400p 1991 Mini Cooper 1275 est £3,250 - £3,750 / £1,900p 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL (9,600 miles in aid of Cancer Research) est £13,000 - £15,000 / £14,200s 1996 BMW 840 Coupé (BMW history) est £4,500 - £5,500 / £2,700p 1999 Aston Martin DB7 Volante (46,000 miles - fsh) est £28,000 - £32,000 / £23,750p 2000 Plymouth Prowler (4,400 miles – reg: P80 WLR) / £23,500p (Updated results at www.bca-classics.co.uk ) Note that H&H will also be holding a Classic Car Auction locally at Loseley Park near Guildford on Sunday 8th June, entries for which include a 1936 Bugatti Type 57 Graber sports saloon.
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  RX8 231 Just £7,200 at Auction Today 2 Apr 2007 (News)
  Monday 30th April 10.00am start Lex, Inchcape Prestige, Lombard, Porsche Retail p/x, Mercedes Benz p/x, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Fleet Direct, Franchised Dealer p/x, Evans Halshaw p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x 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

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