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  Baron's British Heritage Auction 8th September at Sandown Park 31 Aug 2009 (News)
  Moving overseas, the entries in Barons' Classic & Collectors' car sale on September 8th include a quintessential American 'muscle car', a rare 1967 Dodge Coronet 440 R/T, a very desirable a very desirable 1989 Porsche 3.2 Carrera Sport Cabriolet, and seven Mercedes, including a lovely 1988 300SL. September 8th sale entries (as at 31.8.09): British Heritage •  1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante £24000-27000 •  1996 Austin (Rover) Mini Cooper 35 £5300-6000 •  1959 Austin Healey 3000 MKI BT7 2+2 £29000-32000 •    1958 Austin Healey Frog-Eye Sprite £7500-9000 •  1979 Austin Mini 1000 £2250-3000 •  1983 Daimler S3 4.2 Sovereign £1500-2500 •  1959 Jaguar 3.4 Sports saloon £14000-16000 •  1968 Jaguar E-Type S 1 1/2 4.2 Roadster £34000-40000 •  1961 Jaguar MKII 3.8 Manual £27000-30000 •  1973 S3 E-Type FHC £12000-14000 •  1995 Jaguar XJ12 6.0 (X300) £2500-3500 •    1994 Jaguar XJ12 6.0 £4000-5000 •  1996 Jaguar XJ6 Executive £1500-2000 •  1991 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Coupe £3000-4000 •  1967 Jaguar C-Type by Proteus £38000-45000 •  1995 Land Rover Defender 300tdi Soft Top £7500-8500 •  1993 Land Rover Range Rover ‘Classic’ 4.2 LSE £4500-5500 •  1959 MG TF1500-LHD £19000-22000 •  1961 MG MGA 1600 FHC £5500-6500 •  1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE SE5A £750-1500 •  1964 Triumph TR4 £9000-11000 •  1973 Triumph TR6 £7000-8000 •  1968 Wolseley Hornet £2000-3000 Other entries •  1986 BMW M,5351 Auto Saloon £2000-3000 •  1918 Buick e Six 49 Tourer £17000-20000 •  1967 Dodge Coronet VIP £8500-10500 •  1988 Maserati Bi-Turbo 2500 Coupe £4250-5250 •  1988 Mercedes 300SL £12500-14000 •  1992 Mercedes 320CE Coupe £2500-3500 •  1982 Mercedes 380SL £3750-5000 •  1980 Mercedes 450SLC £4500-5500 •  1987 Mercedes 500SEC £3250-4000 •  1986 Mercedes 500SEC £4750-5750 •  1984 Mercedes Benz 500SL £3500-5000 •  1989 Porsche 9113.2 Cabriolet Sport £13000-15000 •  1990 Renault 4TL £3250-4000 •  1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1600 Coupe £4500-6000 Julian Shoolheifer appointed as Director of Business Development Barons has strengthened its team with the appointment of classic vehicle specialist Julian Shoolheifer as Director of Business Development.
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  Porsche 911 Flatnose Turbo heads to auction 29 Jun 2018 (News)
  It is expected to fetch between £50,000 and £60,000. Also going under the hammer is a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda. Having spent much of its life in Florida with its lady owner, it has been hibernating in a garage in the UK. With only 22,300 miles showing, it still has the original hardtop and should go for £60,000 to £80,000.
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  Dodge leads the charge at Race Retro auction 27 Feb 2018 (News)
  And two rare and modern classics from the collection of British actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson also sold well. With both cars offered at no reserve, the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E provoked a lively bidding war selling for £71,300, while the 1989 Lancia Thema 8.32 sold for £29,813. Away from the celebrity glitz and glamour, fast Fords were in demand.
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  Clubs to feature at London Classic Car Show 8 Jan 2016 (News)
  Clubs already confirmed include Aston Martin Owners’ Club, BMW Car Club, Classic Corvette Club UK, Jensen Owners’ Club and Mercedes-Benz Owners’ Club with more to follow. Porsche Club GB is another to be out in force at the Show. Harking back to evocative London motor shows from the past, club square will also feature stands from relevant classic car dealers.
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  £25m collection of pre-war cars to be sold 3 Jul 2015 (News)
  The sale of the Frederiksen Collection will take place at the Danish owner’s home. The collection features largely pre-war cars from Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Lagonda and Maybach. From a 1905 Woods Electric Queen Victoria Brougham, to a 1974 Citroën DS 23 Pallas, the collection provides a fascinating look at the evolution of motoring. It also includes rare vehicles such as Pebble Beach Concours winner, the 1939 Lagonda LG6 Rapide Drophead. Observers say the collection could be worth around £25m.
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  Report: Bonhams classic car auction, Arizona, 14 January 21 Jan 2014 (News)
  Another Ferrari that attracted intense interest was the 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C – when it exceeded its pre-sale estimate and made £1,605,650 ($2,640,000), whereas the multiple award-winning 1968 Ferrari 330 GTC achieved a significant sales price of (£488,000) $803,000. A nicely preserved 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Supercharged Sports Phaeton unsurprisingly attracted bids from around the world and was sold to a well-known marque collector by telephone for £869,700 ($1,430,000). James Knight, Group Motoring Director at Bonhams, said: 'Our US department delivered strong growth in 2013 and have continued the trend into 2014 with a tremendous Scottsdale auction.
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  All London taxis to be zero-emissions capable from 2018 17 Jan 2014 (News)
  The news was confirmed by Boris Johnson at an event in London at which several companies previewed their plans to produce vehicles to fit the requirements. Frazer-Nash, Nissan, Karsan, London Taxi Company and Mercedes-Benz were present. As well as being zero-emissions capable, the vehicles under development will all need to meet the traditional London taxi requirements, including a tight turning circle of 8m and wheelchair access.
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  Two XK150 Roadsters in Historics Auction Tomorrow 25 May 2012 (News)
  More information in the online catalogue a t  Historics Entrace to the sale and parking via the museum entrance behind Mercedes Benz World.
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  Spotted in the Classifieds: Obama’s car 30 Jan 2012 (News)
  Indeed, the seller has even sought to clarify that the starting price “is not a joke,” going on to cite various other cars sold for a small fortune care of their prominent previous owners, including the Pope’s Ford Escort and Hitler’s Mercedes-Benz. Apparently it hasn’t worked so far, because at the time of writing there are no bids on Obama’s Chrysler, with two days left on the auction.

  Rare Alvis to Star in Barons December Classic Auction 2 Nov 2011 (News)
  Other cars due to go under the hammer at Sandown Park on December 13th include a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Pagoda (£21,000-25,000) and a charming, and highly original, 1966 Daimler V8-250 saloon which has had just two owners from new (£14,000-16,000). For further information or to consign a car to the sale, please visit  www.barons-auctions.com , email info@barons-auctions.com or call 08454 30 60 60.
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  Cheap stock car leasing deals from £136.99pm 19 Feb 2009 (News)
  Suzuki Swift 1.5 GL 3dr @ £139.99 Suzuki Swift 1.5 GL 5dr @ £144.99 Suzuki Splash 1.2 GLS 5dr MT @ £136.99 Suzuki Splash 1.2 GLS 5dr MT @ £141.99 Seat Leon 1.9TDI Stylance 5dr @ £176.99 BMW 1 Series 118d 2.0 M Sport 3dr @ £282.99 BMW 1 Series 118d 2.0 M Sport 5dr @ £286.99 VW Passat Tdi 1.9 S Estate 105ps with smoking pack @ £265.99 VW Passat Tdi 1.9 Highline Saloon @ £245.99 VW Scirocco 2.0 200 6sp GT 17" alloy @ £277.99 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313 H/R 3.5T Long with ply lining @ £326.99 Quick delivery, most models available in 14 days. Offers based on 3+35, 10kpa, non maintained. All vehicles are taxed on 58 plates except the BMW's, they will be on 09 plates.
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  Cheap and Not So Cheap at Auction Today 7 Nov 2007 (News)
  Monday 26th November 10.00am start Fleet Direct, Lex, Bank of Scotland, Inchcape Prestige, Porsche p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, TOP CAR , Franchised Dealer p/x, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x. Wednesday 28th November 10.00am start Leaseplan Live Online, Black Horse, Lex, Bank of Scotland, Prime Fleet, Jardine p/x, Inchcape p/x, Sytner p/x, Snows Group p/x, Trident Honda p/x.
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  Tax Effect Starts to Settle At Auction Today 7 May 2008 (News)
  Monday 12th May 10.00am start Barclays Asset Management, Lex, Porsche p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, TOP CAR , Inchcape no reserve p/x, Ridgeway VW p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x, Franchise dealer p/x. Wednesday 14th May 10.00 start Sytner p/x, Leaseplan, Lex live online, Jardine p/x, Black Horse, Inchcape p/x, Snows Group p/x.
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  Roadster Prices not Dampened at Auction Today 16 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

  Still some cheap cars at Auction 30 Nov 2007 (News)
  Monday 24th December 10.00am start Fleet Direct, Lex, Bank of Scotland, Inchcape Prestige, Porsche p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, TOP CAR , Franchised Dealer p/x, Inchcape no reserve 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

  £825 Focus at Auction Today 3 Aug 2007 (News)
  Monday 27th August 10.00am start (Bank Holiday Monday) Fleet Direct, Franchised Dealer, Inchcape No Reserve, Evans Halshaw p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, TOP CAR . Wednesday 29th August 10.00am start Prime Fleet, Hitachi Finance, Leaseplan, Black Horse, Lex, Bank of Scotland, General Section, Jardine p/x, Inchcape p/x, Renault Financial Services, Sytner p/x, Snows Group p/x, Trident Honda p/x.
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  E60 525d Sold For £11,600 at Auction Today 30 Apr 2007 (News)
  Wednesday 9th May 10.00am start Prime Fleet, Citroen UK, Leaseplan, Black Horse, Help Hire ex-rental, Porsche Retail p/x, Lex, General Section, Jardine p/x, Inchcape p/x, Snows p/x, Sytner p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, Trident Honda p/x. Thursday 11th May 10.00am start LCVs from Citroen, Vauxhall Leasing, Royal Mail , Lloyds TSB, Lex, Northgate, Fleet Direct, Non Runners.
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  This Week's Deals From Online Cars 1 Feb 2007 (News)
  www.onlinecarslimited.com has, as this week's special deals: Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4 Lusso 6spd Manual £25173 saving £3077 Alfa Romeo Brera Coupe 3.2 V6 Q4 SV 6spd Manual £27811 saving £2039 Alfa Romeo GT Coupe 3.2 V6 24v 2dr 6spd Manual £23144 saving £2906 Audi A3 Diesel Hatchback 1.9 TDi 3dr £15306 saving £1424 Audi A3 Diesel Sportback 2.0 TDi 5dr £17187 saving £1633 Audi A4 Saloon 1.8T 4dr £19838 saving £1922 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8T 2dr £24179 saving £1981 Audi A6 Diesel Saloon 2.0 TDi TDV SE 4dr £23073 saving £2422 Audi A6 Saloon 3.2 FSi Quattro SE 4dr £29865 saving £3215 Audi AllRoad Estate 3.2 FSi Quattro 5dr £33642 saving £2828 BMW 1 Series Diesel Hatchback 118d 5dr £15210 £2680 BMW 1 Series Diesel Hatchback 118d M Sport 5dr £18343 saving £3242 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 116i 5dr (6) £13653 saving £2342 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 130i SE 5dr £21005 saving £3740 BMW 3 Series Diesel Saloon 318d ES 4dr £20010 saving £2805 BMW 3 Series Diesel Saloon 320d SE 4dr £21900 saving £3085 BMW 3 Series Touring 330i SE 5dr £26541 saving £3774 Chrysler Grand Voyager Diesel 2.8 CRD LX 5dr Auto £23928 saving £2042 Chrysler PT Cruiser Cabriolet 2.4 Touring 2dr £14924 saving £1701 Dodge Caliber Diesel Hatchback 2.0 CRD S 5dr £13115 saving £380 Dodge Caliber Diesel Hatchback 2.0 CRD SXT 5dr £14838 saving £452 Fiat Panda 1.1 Active 5dr £5584 saving £1311 Fiat Grande Punto Diesel 1.3 Multijet Active 5dr £8343 saving £1187 Fiat Multipla Diesel 1.9 Multijet Dynamic Plus 5dr £12665 saving £3780 Ford KA Hatchback 1.3i Studio (70) 3dr £5785 saving £1315 Ford Fiesta Hatchback 1.25 Studio 5dr £7267 saving £1733 Ford Focus Diesel Hatchback 1.6 TDCi Sport 5dr £12222 saving £3128 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 130 Zetec 5dr £13084 saving £5961 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 130 Ghia 5dr £14294 saving £6301 Ford Galaxy Diesel Estate 1.8 TDCi LX 5dr (100) £15465 saving £4030 Hyundai SIII Coupe 2.7 V6 3dr Auto 4spd (165bhp) £16900 saving £3595 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRTD GSI 5dr Auto (7 seats) 5spd (153bhp) £21453 saving £2577 Hyundai Sonata Sal 3.3 V6 CDX+ 4dr Tip Auto 5spd £17846 saving £2509 Jaguar S-Type Diesel Saloon 2.7 V6 Spirit 08 MY £26494 saving £3466 Jaguar S-Type Saloon 3.0 V6 Spirit 08 MY Auto £25611 saving £3339 Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.5 V6 S 5dr £21630 saving £2770 Jaguar X-Type Saloon 2.5 V6 S 4dr £20060 saving £2624 Jaguar X-Type Diesel Saloon 2.0d Classic 4dr (Euro 4) £17769 saving £2231 Jaguar X–Type Diesel Estate 2.0d S 5dr (Euro 4) £20108 saving £2562 Jaguar XJ series saloon XJ6 3.0 V6 Executive 4dr Auto £35083 saving £7912 Jaguar XJ Series Diesel Saloon XJ 2.7 TDVi Executive 4dr Auto £39171 saving £5824 Jeep Cherokee SW Diesel 2.8 CRD Sport 5dr £17249 saving £2641 Jeep Commander SW 5.7 V8 Limited 5dr Auto £24601 saving £9889 Jeep Grand Cherokee SW 6.1 V8 SRT-8 5dr Auto £31891 saving £9254 Kia Carens Diesel Estate 2.0 CRDi GS 5dr £13310 saving £685 Kia Picanto Hatchback1.0 GS 5dr £5793 saving £207 Kia Sportage Diesel Estate 2.0 CRDi XE (138) 5dr £15639 saving £831 Kia Sorento Diesel SW 2.5 CRDi XE 5dr £17049 saving £921 Land Rover Freelander TD4 LE Auto inc Metallic & many more extras £17289 saving £6186 Land Rover Discovery TDV6 HSE Auto (extras included) £38230 saving £5310 Land Rover Discovery TDV6 Manual 06MY (extras included) £28530 saving £5678 Land Rover Discovery TDV6 S Manual (extras included) £30230 saving £2210 Land Rover Discovery TDV6 S Manual (extras included) £29230 saving £4825 Land Rover Discovery TDV6 SE Auto (extras included) £35230 saving £4695 Lexus IS 220d 4dr £21237 saving £1878 Lexus IS 220d Sport 4dr £24865 saving £2475 Lexus IS 250 4dr £22123 saving £1702 Lexus IS 250 SE 4dr Auto £25519 saving £1956 Lexus IS 250 Sport 4dr £25611 saving £1964 Lexus IS 250 SE-L 4dr Auto £27451 saving £2124 Lexus RX 400h 3.3 5dr CVT Auto £33705 saving £2668 Lexus RX 400h 3.3 SE 5dr CVT Auto £37288 saving £2980 Lexus RX 350 3.5 5dr Auto £29579 saving £2309 Lexus RX 350 3.5 SE 5dr Auto £33397 saving £2641 Mazda 2 Hatchback 1.4 Antares 5dr £8073 saving £1127 Mazda 3 Diesel Hatchback 1.6d S (90) 5dr £10962 saving £1943 Mazda 5 Diesel Estate 2.0d TS2 £15298 saving £1552 Mazda 5 Estate 1.8 TS 5dr £13467 saving £908 Mazda 6 Diesel Hatchback 2.0d S (121) 5dr (6) £13893 saving £1357 Mazda 6 Diesel Estate 2.0d S (121) 5dr (6) £14790 saving £1460 Mazda RX-8 Coupe 4dr (192) £19599 saving £1756 Mercedes-Benz C Class Diesel Estate C200 CDi Classic 5dr £23174 saving £1621 Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe 200K Avantgarde 2dr £24720 saving £5165 Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet 200K Sport 2dr Tip Auto £31694 saving £5771 Mercedes-Benz R Class Diesel Sports Tourer R320L CDi Sport 5dr Auto £39735 saving £3190 Peugeot 307 CC 1.6 16v Sport (extras included) £15985 saving £3215 Skoda Fabia 1.2 Classic 5dr £6149 saving £1426 Skoda Fabia Diesel 1.4 TDi PD 70 Classic 5dr £8529 saving £1051 Skoda Fabia Diesel Est 1.9 TDi PD Elegance (AC) £11096 saving £1504 Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1.6 FSi Classic 5dr £10685 saving £1425 Skoda Octavia Diesel Estate 1.9 TDi PD Classic 5dr £12660 saving £1780 Skoda Superb Diesel 1.9 TDi PD Classic 4dr £13012 saving £1838 Skoda Superb 1.8T Comfort 4dr £14466 saving £2089 Toyota Aygo Hatchback 1.0 VVT-i 5dr £6692 saving £323 Toyota Yaris Hatchback 1.3 VVT-i T3 5dr £8938 £1877 Toyota Corolla Verso Diesel Estate 2.2 D-4D T2 5dr £14129 saving £1991 Toyota Corolla Verso Estate 1.6 VVT-I T2 5dr £12171 saving £1844 Toyota Avensis Tourer 1.8 VVT-i T3-S 5dr £15318 saving £2697 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel Hatchback 1.3 CDTi Life 5dr £9037 saving £1488 Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback 1.4i 16v Club 5dr £9507 saving £1018 Vauxhall Meriva Diesel Estate 1.3 CDTi 16v Expression 5dr £10260 saving £1000 Vauxhall Tigra Coupe Roadster 1.8i 16v Sport 2dr £14007 saving £1988 Vauxhall Vectra Diesel hatchback 1.9 CDTi Exclusiv (120) 5dr £11929 saving £3926 Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback 1.8i VVT Life 5dr £ 12787 saving £3483 Vauxhall Zafira Diesel Estate 1.9 CDTi Life (120) 5dr (Euro 4) £15145 saving £2125 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 Luna 2dr £13994 saving £1766 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.0T GTi 5dr £19902 saving £1153 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.2 E 55 5dr £7753 saving £437 Volkswagen Touran Diesel Estate 1.9 TDi S 90 5dr £13360 saving £2365 Volvo S60 2.0T S Manual 4dr Saloon £16261 saving £4084 Volvo S60 Diesel Saloon 2.4D S Geartronic (Eu 4) £19296 saving £4459 Volvo V50 Diesel Sportswagon 2.0D S 5dr (Euro 4) £17601 saving £2039 Volvo V50 Sportswagon 2.4i SE 5dr Geartronic £20452 saving £2268 Volvo V70 Diesel Estate 2.4D S Geartronic (Euro 4) 5dr £21873 saving £4857 Volvo XC90 Estate 3.2 SE Geartronic £31804 saving £4479 More at www.onlinecarslimited.com
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  Another Noble M12 at Auction Today 14 May 2007 (News)
  Monday 21st May 10.00am start Fleet Direct, Lex, Inchcape Prestige p/x, Porsche Retail p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, General Section, Franchised Dealer p/x, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Evans Halshaw p/x, Hartwells p/x, Ridgeway VW p/x, Pendragon p/x, Leasedrive Velo. Wednesday 23rd May 10.00am start Volvo Car UK Ltd., Prime Fleet, Leaseplan, Black Horse, Help Hire, Lex, General Section, Jardine p/x, Sytner p/x, Inchcape p/x, Snows Group p/x, Trident Honda p/x.
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  Big Price Variations at Auction Today 4 Jul 2008 (News)
  Monday 28th July 10.00am start Fleet Direct, Barclays Asset Finance, Lex, Porsche Retail p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, TOP CAR , Inchcape no reserve p/x, Ridgeway VW p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x Wednesday 30th July 10.00am start Volvo, Wednesday Direct, Leaseplan, Sytner p/x, Lex, Jardine p/x, Black Horse, Multi Source, Inchcape p/x, Snows Group p/x.