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  Gallery: The 'Gentleman Jack' Collection 6 Jul 2017 (News)
  The classic car collection of racing legend Jack Sears is going under the hammer. Bonhams will auction the collection at this year's Goodwood Revival on 9 September.  Here are some of the highlights.
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  Ex Agnelli Lancia Delta Integrale in Historics March 12 Auction 5 Mar 2016 (News)
  Significant international interest is anticipated at the estimate of £48,000-£60,000. The car was originally built by Lancia Chivasso in late December 1992, one of 310 Martini-liveried 4WD tributes celebrating Lancia’s 6th successive World Rally Championships from 1987. It was then removed to a special department in Mirafiori where the Agnelli family cars were prepared by "Scuderia del Pilotta" under Ing.
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  Electric autonomous vehicle revealed: could replace petrol and diesel cars within five years 11 Feb 2020 (News)
  Gordon Murray Design has revealed pictures of an autonomous vehicle which could replace petrol or diesel cars in busy urban areas within the next few years. The designer behind the 1990s' McLaren F1 road car has developed the autonomous pod as part of a consortium with Silverstone-based Delta Motorsport and mobility specialist ItMoves.
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  Ex-Princess Diana Jaguar XJ-SC set for London show 30 Jan 2018 (News)
  A Jaguar XJ-S Cabriolet with royal connections will be just one of the cars on display at next month’s London Classic Car Show at ExCeL London (15-18 February). With more than 700 classics at the event, this XJ-S Cabriolet’s links to Diana, Princess of Wales, are sure to grab the headlines.
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  Sir Basil Spence’s Lancia to go under the hammer 24 Aug 2017 (News)
  One of Britain’s most distinguished modern architects of the post-War era, Sir Basil Spence is most notably associated with Coventry cathedral. But Spence was also a car enthusiast and purchased the Lancia Flavia Vignale in April 1963. As one of approximately 40 right-hand drive UK examples, the car was priced at £2350 - a considerable sum at the time. It is believed he bought the car as a gesture while he was working on his design for the British Embassy in Rome.
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  MGs roll into Abingdon after epic Silk Road trip 17 Jul 2017 (News)
  Fourteen classic car enthusiasts have completed an epic 102-day trip from Bangkok to MG’s spiritual home in Oxfordshire. The seven MGB’s arrived at Kimber House, the MG Car Club’s headquarters, on Wednesday 12 July having completed 25,000kms.
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  Earls Court motor show Austin-Healey to go under the hammer at Festival of Speed 19 Apr 2017 (News)
  Norton, who owns Austin-Healey specialist Cape International, set about bringing the car back to its former glory. Norton also turned detective to discover how the car went from show star to rusty wreck. For the first decade of its life, the car’s travels and service history were meticulously documented Receipts detail every oil change, engine overhaul and clutch assembly.
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  Low-mileage Rover sells for £9989 13 Feb 2017 (News)
  G404 GOH belonged to the same elderly owner under, but the seller admits that the car is missing its registration document. 'However the service book, although correctly filled out in the lady's name and with the correct new car V.I.N sticker attached, hints that the car may have been first registered in the Austin Rover Group Name.
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  Italian car collector’s classics to go under the hammer 20 Jan 2017 (News)
  Well-known Italian car and bike enthusiast Andy Heywood is to sell part of his collection at auction. More than 60 vehicles from Heywood’s vehicles will go under the hammer at Brightwells Leominster sale on Wednesday, 8 March.
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  A Grand Monday: Mazda 626 8 Aug 2016 (News)
  While the Japanese started to get a foothold in the British car market in the 1970s, it was during the 1980s that they really started to punch above their weight, offering cars that were comparable to their European rivals not just in terms of quality, but also in styling and equipment.
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  A Grand Monday: Mercedes-Benz 190 25 Jul 2016 (News)
  Even the paintwork looks like it’s in good condition and unfaded – although there are some age-related marks on the car. The interior looks good, though, with no sign of wear on the seats. Even the headlining is still attached, although the door cars have dilapidated. If that’s the worst bit about this car, then we reckon you can’t go far wrong for £995.
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  Historics Auction Preview: Brooklands 11th June 2016 29 Apr 2016 (News)
  Consignments already accepted for Historics Classic Car Auction at Brooklands Museum on 11 th June include this 1959 MGA Twin Cam. The car was exported to the USA when new, then imported from the USA to Denmark in 2004 where it underwent a full nut and bolt restoration.
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  Driverless cars set for UK motorways next year 15 Mar 2016 (News)
  "Naturally we need to ensure safety, and that's what the trials we are introducing will test. "If successful, we could see driverless cars available for sale and on Britain's roads, boosting UK jobs and productivity," the statement concluded. Autonomous vehicle technology itself is all-but fully formed, with a number of manufacturers capable of demonstrating a self-driving car in the privacy of their own test complexes.
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  MG Car Club to build archive wing at Kimber House 7 Oct 2015 (News)
  The Wing is named in honour of former MG Car Club chairman and president, Bill Wallis. Bill joined the MGCC in the late 1940s and went on to found the Midlands Centre. Bill dedicated much of his life to the MG Car Club and is warmly remembered by many club members for his contribution to the club and the wider MG community.
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  How classic aware are you? 15 Mar 2015 (News)
  The new campaign intends to encourage classic vehicle owners to take charge by refusing to rely solely on home-checks, but substitute the no-longer compulsory MoT with appropriate The new movement has the enthusiastic support of TV presenter and classic car garage owner, Fuzz Townshend. Fuzz said, ‘I am but one of the many voices rising from within the classic car world,’ said Fuzz. ‘Owner inspections might miss crucial clues that affect classic cars more deeply than modern cars (which have more automated safety systems in place); once compulsory testing is removed, there would be very little between the road and some 650,000 cars.
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  Summer value at Historics' first sale of 2014 12 Mar 2014 (News)
  Five passed under the hammer, with top price going to a 1965 Series I (below) at £91,840, while a similar model, except for beign right-hand drive trailed it home at £87,360. Mercedes-Benz cars are always a strong presence at Historics, and of the 15 cars offered, 13 sold. Top Benz was a sympathetically-restored 1968 280SL Pagoda, which moved home for a strong £73,360. Another interesting car was the 1968 Volvo Amazon, which sold for an above-estimate £9500.
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  Toyota announces Prius recall: 30,000 cars affected 12 Feb 2014 (News)
  Vehicle owners will be contacted by Toyota within the coming weeks by post or telephone and asked to make an appointment to bring their car to their nearest Toyota centre, in accordance with Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) guidelines. The software update will take about 40 minutes to complete; the work will be carried out free of charge.
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  All star cars confirmed for 2013 Kop Hill Climb 17 Sep 2013 (News)
  It will also be bringing the iconic 1983 TWR Jaguarsport XJ-S, which made such an impression in touing cars. The Ex-Derek Warwick 1989 Arrows A11 Formula 1 Racing Car will also be appearing on event Sponsors Historics at Brooklands’ stand. Those with families seeking something rather more light-hearted can enjoy a wide range of children’s entertainments including a climbing wall and the soapbox racers!
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  RM's London auction extended to two days 17 Jul 2013 (News)
  In the past, the event has featured the renowned motor car collection of Bernie Ecclestone, as well as James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 that was featured in Goldfinger. Max Girardo, Managing Director of RM Auctions, Europe, commented: “A single-owner collection of 74 cars is rare enough at auction, but this ultimate collection of Mercedes-Benz automobiles contains some beautiful examples of very important cars alongside some wonderful cars which are desirable, interesting, and rare in equal measure.
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  RAC and HERO to re-enact the 1000 Mile Trial 11 Jun 2013 (News)
  The joint Managing Director at HERO, Tomas de Vargas Machuca, added: 'We have wanted to create an event for older cars for quite some time. It is clear that pre-war car enthusiasts prefer being on events amongst competitors with similar cars. “The 1000 Mile Trial will be competitive and fun, capturing the spirit of the original event.'