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  New car sales jump 13.4 per cent in June 4 Jul 2013 (News)
  The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has announced that new car sales in the UK increased by 13.4 per cent, with 25,443 more cars sold compared to June 2012. The rise was boosted by private sales, which accounted for more than 21 per cent of all new registrations in June.
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  Garage find Mini expected to make £20,000 this weekend 27 Jun 2013 (News)
  Obviously not previously owned by any Tom, Dick or Harry, this 'garage found' 1965 Austin Mini Cooper Radford was once the property of Beatles manager Brian Epstein.  The car may be the only unrestored example with Beatles connections. After Epstein’s ownership, the Mini passed on to George Harrison’s brother, Peter Harrison, who kept it until December 1971, suggesting that the Beatles probably came into contact with the car.
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  Results: Artcurial classic car auction, Paris, 10 June 12 Jun 2013 (News)
  Some 13 cars sold to Eastern Europe, with many others going to collectors from other European countries and the US. Highlights of the sale included the 14 cars from the André Lecoq Collection, and Maître Hervé Poulain, who conducted the sale, said: 'It is extraordinary for an auctioneer to hold a sale in a theatre.
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  Jim Clark to be honoured at Silverstone Classic 9 May 2013 (News)
  Born in Fife, Clark won the Formula One World Championship title in 1963 and 1965, and was the first British driver to win the Indianapolis 500, again in 1965. At the time of his death, when racing a Formula 2 car at Hockenheim in Germany in 1968, he had won more Grands Prix (25 from just 72 starts) and pole positions (33) than any other driver.       Famous F1 cars once raced by Clark feature in two hugely evocative races organised by the Historic Grand Prix Cars Association (HGPCA) for Pre-1966 Rear Engined Grand Prix Cars; they are among an amazing collection of more than 100 of the world’s finest F1 cars still competing at the Classic.
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  Another DB5 and Some Interesting Americans in Historics 24th November Auction 11 Oct 2012 (News)
  From 2001 to 2011 it was a rarely driven 'trailer queen' attending many US car shows. It is estimated at £50,000 - £65,000. And a 1978 Lincoln Continental Mk V. This monument of tastelessness was commonkly used as a pimpmobile and is truly hideous to behold. Under the flight deck sized 'hood' sits the optional 460 cubic inch engine, the largest production car engine available at the time.
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  Chicken Coop Aston up for Auction on 2nd June 24 May 2010 (News)
  Having thoroughly enjoyed themselves, they piled into the Coupé and roared home, but overloaded with passengers and driving somewhat enthusiastically, the farmer scared himself and consigned the car to his shed, never to drive it again. The current vendor - who purchased the car in 2007 - vowed to retain as much of its rustic ‘barn find' charm as possible by choosing to keep the paintwork as found.
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  Classic Enthusiasts House and Barn Up For Sale 11 Feb 2010 (News)
  A unique house has gone on the market, equally suited to a  classic car enthusiast looking to store their beloved collection or to somebody looking to operate a classic car restoration or hire company. And with holiday accommodation on site as well, it offers the ideal opportunity for somebody looking to establish a new business or escape to the country and change their lifestyle.
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  MoT failure rates and causes published by VOSA 13 Jan 2010 (News)
  While it only shows data for MoT tests carried out in 2007, VOSA has said that it will publish details for cars tested in 2008 and 2009 later this year. Several manufacturers have complained that the figures are misleading, especially those that supply a large number of cars to fleets. Vauxhall told the BBC: “Many of the failed items highlighted in this report, such as brakes, driver's view of the road, registration plates and tyres, are directly attributable to vehicles that have covered above average mileages.
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  Cheap Mercedes Contract Hire Deals from £173.99pm+VAT 4 Nov 2009 (News)
    DSG Auto Contracts offers great new car leasing deals on all UK cars on Contract Hire, Hire Purchase, Lease Purchase and Finance Lease.   More information and more new car leasing deals like these at DSG Auto .
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  Stop Your Number Plates Being Cloned 28 Oct 2009 (News)
  Richbrook's neat and elegant solution offers 2 silver, 2 black and 2 gold fittings in each pack that fit using a unique tool to affix the number plates to the car. The external spinning washer isn't just there for looks - should a thief attempt to remove the bolts with pliers; they will simply rotate, leaving the threaded section firmly embedded in the car.
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  Ford's June 2009 Sales Better than June 2008 6 Jul 2009 (News)
  Figures out today from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show Ford's total car sales to be ahead year-on-year, for the first time since July 2008. Last month over 29,800 new Ford cars left dealerships, compared with 28,657 in June last year. Increasing Ford volumes in a reduced total market sent the blue oval's share of the car market up to 16.9 per cent – more than three percentage points higher than 13.7 per cent a year ago.
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  Cheap Van Leasing from www.dsgauto.com 6 May 2009 (News)
  Offers based on 36 Months, 10kpa, non maintained. For more information on any of the above please call the new car leasing sales team on 0844 880 9270 or email sales@dsgauto.com . DSG Auto Contracts offers great new car leasing deals on all UK cars on Contract Hire, Hire Purchase, Lease Purchase and Finance Lease.
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  Huge MG Event: 10th-12th July 14 Feb 2009 (News)
  MG Car Club Announces MGLive!, the biggest MG event of the year at Soilverstone circuit 10th - 12th July. The MG Car Club, has announced MGLive!, the new name for its traditional Silverstone International meeting.
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  Save £££'s on FIAT Grande Puntos in Stock Now 7 Mar 2007 (News)
  If you are looking for a new company vehicle then contact DSG Auto Contracts Ltd. They offer great new car leasing deals on all UK cars on Contract Hire, Hire Purchase, Lease Purchase, Finance Lease. Please mention Honest John when calling. More information and more new car leasing deals at www.dsgauto.com .
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  New Passat Contract Hire from £206.80 + VAT PM 8 Jul 2005 (News)
  Call 0161 499 7007 to secure your car for immediate delivery. All vehicles from www.uk-car-discount.co.uk are genuine UK dealer supplied with 3 year UK warranty And Roadside Assist Package.
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  Some Cheap Cars at Auction Today 23 Apr 2004 (News)
  Then a 72k mile 2002/51 with no a/c or CD or any other desirable extras sold for £8,400. Remember, it’s Top Car on Monday and one of the star attractions is a 2004/53 reg Chrysler Crossfire automatic. As always the best way to look for a specific car or pre-check a day’s sale is to visit

  City Concours returns to the heart of London for 2018 19 Oct 2017 (News)
  Following the success of the inaugural event this summer, City Concours will once again display some of the world’s best cars at the Honourable Artillery Company from 7-8 June, 2018. In total, 3500 people and 140 of the most incredible cars in the world gathered for the first City Concours in 2017. City Concours is offering more people the opportunity to display their cars on 2018.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 5 Jun 2017 (News)
  Every day we tirelessly search to find you the best deals on cars, insurance, accessories and more. Here are this week's best offers! Wednesday 7 May Save £56 on a Britax Romer EVOLVA 123 Plus child seat Tuesday 6 May The Nissan Leaf is on offer for £189 per month with 0% APR and £1000 deposit contribution The PCP deal also includes free insurance, free home charger and two years servicing for £99 Monday 5 June Get £2 off an  AUKEY Car Charger from 5 - 12 June  with the d iscount code K8K2ACYE See our review here
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  Janis Joplin’s Porsche sells for £1.2m 21 Dec 2015 (News)
  The singer bought the car from a used car dealer in 1968 . Joplin commissioned friend and roadie Dave Richards to customize it. The result was a psychedelic mural called ‘History of the Universe’ – which made the cabriolet one of the first ‘art cars’.
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  NEC Classic Motor Show: Saturday's top 10 highlights 14 Nov 2015 (News)
  The NEC Classic Motor Show enjoyed one of its busiest days on 14 November, with thousands of historic car enthusiasts packing into the show halls to take in the UK’s largest indoor classic car event. The show has already made headlines with the Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon confirming its £4 million transformation into the British Motor Museum, but with 2500 classics on display there was plenty more to discover.  Click through the gallery below to see our top 10 highlights from the second day of the show.