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  Enzo film Ferrari makes £68k at auction 10 Oct 2016 (News)
    Estimates indicate that more than 2000 visitors attended the auction at the international biennial event, also the world’s leading motor show in terms of visitor numbers with 1,253,513 people in attendance in 2014, which saw cars being sold to international buyers across Europe, Japan and the United States. The Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) 24hs of Le Mans 2017 VIP Hospitality donated a charity.
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  Dealer H R Owen opens classic Ferrari service centre 22 Dec 2015 (News)
  The 22,000 square-foot facility boasts 22 dedicated work bays, an engine overhaul room, industry-leading diagnostic and repair equipment and a dedicated wet area. Technical manager Attilio Romano is one of the many reasons why classic car owners return to H.R. Owen year after year. Starting his career in 1979, he entered the sportscar market in 1982 with Lotus and Lancia.
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  Grand Monday: Low-mileage Rover 820 £450 14 Sep 2015 (News)
  .’ It’s still worth checking the 800s main grotspots, though – wheelarches, sills and leading edge of the bonnet. With demand for Vitesses and Sterlings rising already rising, this could be a good time to invest in an up and coming classic.   Find a Rover 800 for sale How many Rover 800s survived?
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: All-new Astra Sports Tourer set to be Vauxhall’s star 10 Sep 2015 (News)
  Its most distinctive visual feature is the divided C-pillar at the rear, which makes the estate look long and sleek in profile, though with a total cargo capacity of 1630-litres (rear seats down), it’s very nearly as big as the class leading Honda Civic Tourer . Occupants get around three centimeters more headroom than before, front and back, and as standard the rear bench folds 40/20/40 for maximum interior flexibility.
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  Vauxhall Silver Aero concept car set for NEC classic motor show 3 Jul 2015 (News)
  The aerodynamic qualities of the new panels lowered the Cavalier Sportshatch drag coefficient to 0.32Cd and lead the way for the the later Manta GTE. The Silver Aero was also fitted with Compomotive alloys – not that they could be seen behind the aerodynamic flush-fitting caps. The intention was to offer the aerodynamic panelwork as officially approved accessories through the dealer network, as well as to show there was still life in the Mk1 Cavalier shape.
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  Retro classics head for Snetterton 22 Apr 2015 (News)
  Individuals also have the opportunity to enter the Show and Shine, sponsored by Kleers Car Care. The lucky winner will not only win a trophy and some of the UK’s leading car cleaning products but they will also be invited to automatically display on the best of the best display at the Petrol & Pistons show, held at Croft Circuit on Saturday, 22 August. Other attractions at the Retro Kings event includes a Retro Drag Celebration and Fire Up to mark the circuit’s huge history in drag racing back in the day, and a Retro-Rides Sprint Competition, which owners can enter for just £35 for three timed runs of the circuit infield.
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  Low-mileage Minor sells for £17,000 4 Mar 2015 (News)
  With fewer than 200 miles covered from new, it was inevitable that the Morris would attract the attention of Minor enthusiasts and ‘barn-find’ fanatics alike when it went under the hammer, leading the auctioneer to suggest a guide price of £7000-10,000. In the end, however, the Minor went for 70% more than even its top-end estimate, with no shortage of keen bidders on the day. So what happens now?
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  Bristol Cars to be reborn with £200,000 hybrid GT 12 Sep 2014 (News)
  Since being taken over in 2011, Bristol Cars has launched a new parts, service and restoration facility in Brentford, West London. The doors opened earlier this year but already is the leading Bristol specialist centre globally with hundreds of Bristols passing through the workshop. Plans are also underway to refurbish the landmark Bristol showroom at 368 Kensington High Street with further investment made across the street at number 375 for an additional showroom.
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  Millers Oils Launches Spill Free Oil 'Can' 4 Jun 2014 (News)
  .” Owners often use one funnel for various purposes at home, such as topping up engine oil in multiple cars or filling the lawnmower, this can lead to contamination of the oil which can cause expensive component damage. The Flowcontrol® bottle combats this and enables consumers to top-up or change engine oil at home, with ease and confidence.
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  Coys breaks records in its London spring auction 19 Mar 2014 (News)
  Coys has announced that it broke three world auction records at its Spring Classics auction in London on 11 March, which will be shown  as part of a unique television event with Channel 4. Leading the way was a 1972 Maserati Ghibli SS, which made £177,640. The other two cars reaching what Coys says are auction records were a 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 and a 1950 Series 1 Land Rover 80-inch, both part of the new Channel 4 series Cars (that's the working title) with Philip Glenister and restorer Ant Anstead – prices for these cars will be revealed later this summer when the show goes on air.
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  Preview: Historics classic car auction, Brooklands, 31 August 29 Jul 2013 (News)
  UK road registered and with a comprehensive history, this represents extremely interesting access to Goodwood, the Tour Auto and the Mille Miglia. Never offered in fully assembled form, they were sold as kits leading to them being known as WOKs - Werner Oswald Kits. During the production phase it was discovered that the name Frazer Nash Cars had remained dormant for a number of years and so was duly purchased by the company in order to legitimately allow its products to be advertised as 'made by Frazer Nash Cars'.
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  Footman James announced as Pistons and Props sponsor 11 Jun 2013 (News)
  Sywell Classic – Pistons and Props will be a celebration of classics, both on the ground and in the air, combining classic cars, motorbikes and planes with all aspects of vintage lifestyle and entertainment. As well as static displays from some of the UK’s leading classic motoring clubs, there will be high octane live action with single seaters, sports cars and saloons battling it out on the ‘Racing Runway’ while on the ‘Sprint Strip’ Dragsters and motorcycles go head to head on the 200-metre straight-line sprint.
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  Shell V-Power Nitro+ Promises Even Better Performance 18 Apr 2013 (News)
  This helps the engine to turn more freely, unlocking valuable energy that can help lead to improved acceleration and power delivery. For diesel engines, Shell V-Power Nitro+ Diesel contains Shell's most powerful detergent technology to date. It has been specially formulated to deliver a faster and more effective clean-up of diesel fuel injection systems, which helps to restore and maintain engine power.
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  Del's Capri and Freddie Mercury's Rolls-Royce on auction this weekend 8 Jan 2013 (News)
  The Ford Capri as driven by Del Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, and Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury's Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow are two of the more interesting 'celebrity' cars on offer by Coys at this weekend's Autosport International auction. Although motoring the main star of Only Fools and Horses was the iconic yellow three-wheel Reliant Supervan, many of the later episodes extensively featured this Ford Capri Mk3.
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  Del's Capri and Freddie Mercury's Rolls-Royce on auction this weekend 8 Jan 2013 (News)
  The Ford Capri as driven by Del Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, and Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury's Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow are two of the more interesting 'celebrity' cars on offer by Coys at this weekend's Autosport International auction. Although motoring the main star of Only Fools and Horses was the iconic yellow three-wheel Reliant Supervan, many of the later episodes extensively featured this Ford Capri Mk3.
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  Dates Confirmed for Racing at Crystal Palace in 2013 6 Dec 2012 (News)
  Now in its fourth year, the popular sprint/time trial at the famous Crystal Palace South London park has firmly established itself as London's leading motorsport event. Motorsport at the Palace 2013 - held in association with the Ancaster Group - will see a wide range of classic and modern cars competing in classes for Fastest Time of the Day.
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  DAB standard in BMWs – other makes likely to follow 15 Nov 2012 (News)
  CAP New Vehicle Data expert David Saville said: “Whether it’s in 2015 as originally planned, or later, DAB will be essential rather than a ‘nice to have’ option. Experience shows us that where the Germans lead in the car market, others follow, and we therefore expect most manufacturers to start making DAB standard across their ranges in the coming year to 18 months.” In car DAB radio availability has steadily increased over the past two years.
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  Cold Snap Predicted This Weekend 13 Jan 2012 (News)
  One in four motorists know nothing about winter tyres or their advantages, global tyre manufacturer Goodyear has revealed. In a bid to prompt change and reduce the number of accidents on UK roads, the leading tyre brand conducted an independent survey which found 26 per cent of motorists could not explain the differences between summer and winter tyres. The OnePoll survey of 4,000 motorists found that almost half of those questioned believed the common misconception that winter tyres are only needed when it snows.
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  BCA Predicts Rise in Used Car Prices 29 Sep 2011 (News)
  The potential supply shortage of younger used cars over the next few years may create upward pressure on used vehicle prices, while economic pressures may lead to reduced demand which will push prices downwards.  Which of those two levers will be the stronger remains to be seen.”
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  KIA wins design competition 22 Jul 2011 (News)
  The German Design Council, organiser of the newly instituted Automotive Brand Contest, was founded in 1953 as an initiative of the German Federal Parliament, and today counts among the world's leading centres of excellence for communication and knowledge transfer in the field of design. This first year's winners of the new competition will be presented with their awards at the IAA in Frankfurt on Automotive Designers' Night, 13 September 2011 (first press day).