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  Historic BRM roars into life at Beaulieu Autojumble 22 May 2018 (News)
  The sunshine was perfect for the start-up of the BRM, which was certainly one of the highlights of the show, and visitors loved the sight and sound of this incredible racing car.’
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  Surtees cars set for Warren classic show 7 Sep 2017 (News)
  Also on show will be the Surtees TS14 that was used in 1972 and ’73. It is perhaps best known as being the car involved in the incident at the South African GP in 1973 in which Mike Hailwood rescued Clay Regazzoni from his flaming cockpit. Hailwood was later awarded the George Medal. The Surtees TS15 F2 car from 1973 will also be shown.
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  Jaguar releases teaser image of new XF Sportbrake 25 Apr 2017 (News)
  Prices will probably start at around £35,000. The sketch reveals a predictably tall, estate car roof with a coupe-style window line, much like the design of the previous car. There are no details about specification, dimensions or anything else just yet, but we’d be surprised if head room and luggage space weren’t improved a touch over the outgoing car, which had a 550 litre load capacity.
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  How do the police define what crime has been committed? 10 Apr 2017 (News)
  We've taken those categories from data provided by police forces - but deciding what kind of crime has been commited isn't as black and white as you might think. If, for example, a car has its side window broken but a laptop bag is present and undisturbed on the back seat, was it a case of criminal damage or attempted theft? Or was the criminal trying to get in the car in an effort to steal it?
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  Low mileage Sierra for sale at £6000 4 May 2016 (News)
  The advert says, ‘We have owned the car since 2001 and have driven it very little since then, it was bought at 16,037 miles and currently, with only 16,600 miles on the clock, never having been intentionally taken out when raining and never having experienced salted roads, this car is understandably in superb condition.’ According to the advert, ‘In 2009 we trailered the car to have the underside Waxoyled, the company had intended to wash underneath the car prior to Waxoyling, but decided against that plan as they suspected that the underside had never been subject to rain and road dirt.
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  British Motor Museum opens after £1.1m refurbishment 15 Feb 2016 (News)
  Visitors now access the museum via a new entrance, which leads in to a gallery. Areas of the museum are now themed, with zones for concept cars, royal cars, motor sport, plus motors from film and television. The cars are also displayed in more innovative ways, with Land Rovers scaling a makeshift mountain and concepts sat on giant, Matchbox-style boxes.
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  Sheer Hillclimb, Next Sunday 6th September 2 Sep 2015 (News)
  McLaren designer Peter Stevens will officially open the course at the wheel of ‘The Steady Special’, the 1934 V8 3-litre Lancia race car, recently restored by TV presenter Ant Anstead of “For The Love Of Cars” fame. As well as vintage, specialist and sports cars there’s a vibrant spectator paddock and showground with displays, fairground rides and stalls - ensuring lots of fun for the whole family and a great social day out.
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  NEC show exclusive competition: Win a classic weekend away for two 12 Nov 2014 (News)
  How would you like to win a weekend away for two people in the classic car of your dreams? It's easy. Just enter our competition at this weekend's NEC classic motor show (14-16 November) to be in with a chance of winning this dream break. We’ll provide one night’s bed and breakfast in a Cotswold’s retreat while Great Escape Classic Car Hire will lend you one of it’s iconic cars for the weekend.
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  Ex-racing Aston Martin DB2/4 for sale at NEC classic show 8 Oct 2014 (News)
  This was quickly followed by events at Goodwood, Oulton Park and Snetterton. Just three months later, in May 1954, the car was on the grid at the then new Aintree race circuit, lining up against Chapman and Carroll. Defty continued to race UPC 893 at meetings all over the country, before being selling the car a year later.
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  People’s choice at Concours of Elegance 6 Aug 2014 (News)
  They can chose from 60 hand-picked classics at the event, which takes place at Hampton Court Palace over the weekend of 5-7 September. To vote, visitors simply have to text the entry number of their favourite car from their mobile phone. Texts will be charged for, but any money raised will be donated to charity. Unlike traditional concours events, the annual Concours of Elegance doesn’t have a judging panel briefed to scrutinise each entry and select a ‘winning’ car.  Instead, each vehicle owner votes for the concours car that he considers to be the most elegant.   As well as a display of stunning concours cars from around the world, visitors will be able to see a wide range of classics in the dedicated pre-1975 ‘tax exempt’ parking area.
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  Save 50 per cent off UK car hire 7 Jan 2014 (News)
  "We think our January sale is the perfect excuse for booking a break from the winter blues, or even just grabbing some bargains in the sales, and with up to 50% off car hire, customers can do so for less."
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  Fangio's Torino under the hammer with Silverstone Auctions 11 Oct 2013 (News)
  The 1970 IKA Torino 380S that was driven by Juan Manuel Fangio is being sold for no reserve at Silverstone Auctions' classic car sale at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show held at the NEC on 15-16 November. It is believed Fangio was gifted the Torino 380S by IKA in respect of his contribution to the creation of what is commonly referred to as Argentina’s national car.
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  Volvo P1800 Reaches three million miles 20 Sep 2013 (News)
  'I never had a goal to get to one million, to two million.' Each of the million-mile landmarks has come during a special trip. The car passed one million in 1987 while driving around Central Park . Two million also came during a New York City trip in 2002. When asked if the car would be able to reach four million, Irv said, 'The car may be able to take it, but I’m not so sure about me.'
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  Big Charity Car Boot Sale at Castle Combe on Sunday 4 Jul 2013 (News)
  The previous Car Boot sale back in June raised a total of £1,270 for Yatton Keynell Brownies, with the Friends of Bybrook Valley School hoping for a bumper turn out on this Sunday, 7th July. For those clearing out their lofts and sheds, pitches start from £8.00 - arrive before 8am to set up.
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  Big Charity Car Boot Sale at Castle Combe on Sunday 4 Jul 2013 (News)
  The previous Car Boot sale back in June raised a total of £1,270 for Yatton Keynell Brownies, with the Friends of Bybrook Valley School hoping for a bumper turn out on this Sunday, 7 July. For those clearing out their lofts and sheds, pitches start from £8.00 - arrive before 8am to set up.
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  Used car wholesale prices fell in April 10 May 2011 (News)
  The latest marketing analysis from Manheim Remarketing reveals that average used car wholesale prices fell by 1.1% in April 2011. The fall comes after three consecutive months of increases. The biggest decreases were in the fleet sector, which saw an average decrease in value of 3.0%, and in dealer part exchanges, which decreased by an average of 5.7%.
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  Barn Find 1933 Rolls Royce in Barons 27th July Auction 24 Jun 2010 (News)
  Barons has secured a handsome and interesting trio of Rolls-Royce 20/25s for its sale of Classic, Historic and Sports Cars at Sandown Park on July 27th. The trio includes a 1935 20/25 Limousine by Thrupp and Maberley. This is a highly significant machine, as it was one of the first cars ever painted with a pearlescent finish (achieved using fish scales suspended in the paint).
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  Volvo recalls every model in its line-up with the exception of XC90 8 Jun 2010 (News)
  In an extreme situation the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off." Other recalls in recent months include a fuel leak on the Chevrolet Cruze (831 cars involved), risk of fire on the Jeep Wranger (14 cars involved), failing brake lights on the Nissan Pixo (646 cars involved) and a jamming rear bench on the Renault Grand Modus (4403 cars involved).  CLICK HERE TO SEE A TABLE OF ALL RECENT RECALLS
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  Save up to £7,500 on Pre-Reg Peugeot 407s 28 Jan 2010 (News)
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  Car finance help for work and pleasure needs 30 Dec 2009 (News)
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