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  Touring car titans set for Silverstone sale 27 Jun 2018 (News)
  A 1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth, 1990 BMW E30 M3 Sport Evolution, and 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II will be auctioned on 21-22 July. Nick Whale, managing director of Silverstone Auctions, said, ‘These three cars come from a time when touring car racing was at its peak, both in terms of popularity and in the cars produced from the series. ‘These road-going homologation specials are the closest many can get to experiencing the ferocity, power and speed from the heyday of touring car racing, and we’re delighted to be offering all three challengers at our headline sale of the year at Silverstone,’ Whale added.
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  Three Lister Jaguars in Historics 19th May Classic Car Auction 15 May 2018 (News)
  Lister Jaguars are classics you almost never see, so it’s extremely unusual that, like the number 47 bus, three should turn up at once. Sadly, they are a prized three-car collection from a deceased estate. The Darth Vadar-like 1994 Lister Storm in the main photo is one of only three road-going Lister Storms thought to exist. When built, the 7-litre V12 Jaguar-powered Storm was the fastest road-going car in the world, at 211mph, and was ticketed at an eye-watering £220,000.
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  Landmark Jaguar E-type heads to auction 2 May 2018 (News)
  This particular right-hand drive E-type was first purchased on 21 December, 1961, from RB Massey in Hull. The owner cherished the car, but an expanding family necessitated two more seats, so it was part exchanged in 1965 for a Jaguar MkII saloon. The car remained in Yorkshire until 1976 when it was purchased and moved to Glasgow. The owner’s aim was to restore the car when time and funds allowed.
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  Engine designer Mike Costin to curate Cosworth DFV display at Race Retro 25 Nov 2016 (News)
  The Cosworth DFV display is the first of many celebratory features to be hosted within the Motor Sport Hall of Fame, with other iconic motorsport names, cars, bikes and technological advancements to be recognised.  Race Retro will also welcome motorsport industry traders with over 85 specialists already committed to attending including Demon Tweeks, Classic World Racing, Millers Oils, and the Vintage Sports Car Club.
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  A Grand Monday: Jaguar XJ6, £750 21 Mar 2016 (News)
  According to the advert, the car is, ‘Totally rust free and [the] bodywork is in excellent condition. No dents. No scrapes. No rust.’ We’d be wary of this because even while the exterior panels can look rust free, these cars can hide plenty of structural rot beneath that you might not find out about until it’s too late.
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  Classic Grand Prix cars set for Silverstone 18 Jun 2015 (News)
  The biggest-ever grid of Grand Prix greats from the DFV will be a highlight of this year’s Silverstone Classic next month. Three-litre cars from the careers of legendary drivers like Jackie Stewart, James Hunt, Niki Lauda, Mario Andretti and Emerson Fittipaldi will be on the grid over the weekend of 24-26 July. Powered by Cosworth’s all-conquering DFV engine, the cars hark back to an era before wind tunnels, hybrids and triathlon-ready racing drivers.
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  Amazing classics wanted for new pride of ownership display at NEC show 10 Jun 2015 (News)
  Organisers are looking for the rarest, most unusual and the most cherished classics. Nwaokolo added, ‘The standard of the car is obviously important but for us, the passion of the owner and the journey the car and driver have been on is equally appealing. ‘It will be tough to decide which cars join us so we’ll be calling on industry experts for their help and advice.’ Richard Morley, operations director for show sponsor Lancaster Insurance, said, ‘We know how enthusiastic people are about their.
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  Wheeler Dealers celebrate Drive It Day in style 27 Apr 2015 (News)
  More than 100 classics turned up at Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer's car showroom to celebrate Drive It Day on Sunday, 26 April. The cars ranged from a 1935 Austin 7 van to a 1990 Ford Escort RS Turbo, with Mike and Edd China being reunited with the Ford Fiesta XR2, Thunderbird and Jaguar XJ 4.2C that had all appeared in previous series.  Mike said, 'Edd and I were amazed by the turnout.
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  Dramatic fall in the number of UK vehicle thefts 24 Apr 2015 (News)
  According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) there are currently around 36m vehicles on the road in the UK, meaning in 2014 just 0.2 per cent of them were stolen. The SMMT credits the efforts of car manufacturers in improving car security technology, and making it increasingly standard fit – although the organisation is also calling for more action from the police in order to see theft drop even further.
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  BMC competition cars set for Race Retro 17 Feb 2015 (News)
  There is also a tribute to Sir Jack Brabham with a collection of the Brabham cars, thanks to Hall & Hall. For more information, visit: www.raceretro.com  
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  Restored Austin Allegro Equippe makes £3600 at Brightwells auction 26 Nov 2014 (News)
  Our favourite car of the sale – a 1966 Austin A35 van – went for £2300. That’s quite tempting when you see them at dealers for £3500. The other car that really caught our eye was a 1959 Austin-Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite, which smashed its meagre £1500 top estimate to go for £4400.
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  Lots of temptation at Anglia auction 8 Aug 2014 (News)
  Anyone who thinks that a classic car auction is a stuffy affair where only big-budget buyers are welcome might want to take a trip to Norfolk on Saturday, 23 August, when Anglia Car Auctions holds its latest sale – with estimates starting from as low as £600, and with a huge variety of classics going under the hammer.
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  David Jason’s XJ-S to take centre stage at ACA sale 18 Dec 2013 (News)
  A 1991 Jaguar XJ-S that was formerly owned by Sir David Jason is expected to raise more than £6500 when it goes under the hammer at Anglia Car Auctions (ACA) on 25 January. The luxury GT was bought new by Sir David Jason in 1991 and used throughout the height of his Only Fools and Horses fame. The car was registered to David Jason Entertainment, before being recorded in the star’s real name of David White.
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  Preview: Barons classic car auction, Esher, 30 July 19 Jul 2013 (News)
  A barn find Jaguar E-type, which Barons says is the final Series 2 roadster to leave Brown's Lane tops the lot list at Barons’ British Heritage Sale at Sandown Park on Tuesday 30 July. The seller bought the car new from Jaguar in 1971, after seeing it displayed on a perspex plinth in the British Leyland showroom in Piccadilly. After he bought the car, he covered 55,000 miles, and it was always serviced at the Jaguar factory in Coventry.
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  Toyota Back on Track with GT86 28 Jul 2012 (News)
  It went on to sale in the UK to critical acclaim at the beginning of July. The Britcar 24 Hours is the only round-the-clock race held in Britain for sports and GT cars and last year attracted a 55-car field. The action takes place on the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit over the weekend of 22 and 23 September. Team Toyota GB earned fame in the 1980s and ’90s thanks to championship victories with the Corolla in the British Touring Car Championship and UK rallying.
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  Easy Way To Find The Right Oil For Your Car 26 Feb 2010 (News)
    Recent innovations from Millers Oils also includes the launch of five new Premium Engine Oils, formulated to meet and, in some cases exceed, the most stringent requirements of car manufacturers, including ³Extended Drain² capabilities. These new oils have been developed to provide state-of-the-art technology that meets the changing demands of the market and feature within the advisor.
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  Clean Before Waxing With Autoglym's New 'High Definition Cleanser' 21 Jan 2010 (News)
  For a perfect gleaming finish, motoring enthusiasts and car care perfectionists can now prepare their car’s bodywork with Autoglym’s new High Definition Cleanser.  Using a combination of solvents and ultra fine powders to deep clean paintwork, it removes residues of road grime as well as previous polish and wax treatments.
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  Cholmondeley Pageant of Power This Weekend 15 Jul 2009 (News)
  A fantastic collection of over 100 modern and historic race, rally and exotic road cars has been assembled for the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, 18th/19th July. From historic Bugattis and Bentleys representing the Golden Age of Motoring, all the way up to the latest supercars from Konigsegg, Ferrari, McLaren, Pagani and Spyker, visitors can see some of the best cars in the world speed along the purpose made track in the grounds of the Cholmondeley Castle estate.
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  Now, Redundancy Insurance From Volvo Too 2 Apr 2009 (News)
  Now, recognising that people aren't buying cars because they are afraid of losing their jobs, Volvo is joining Honda in offering free-of-charge unemployment protection. Available on new C30, S40 and V50 models, customers financing their purchase through Volvo Car Finance benefit from the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) which also provides Life, Accident and Sickness cover.
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  Hyundai Sales up 5.66% in January 5 Feb 2009 (News)
  Sales to private customers are up a massive 33.7%, fuelled by an increase in demand for economical cars. The Korean company registered 1,885 cars in Britain last month, a 5.66 percent increase over 2008’s figures. The increase wasn’t bulked out by massive ‘fire sale’ cut-price deals to big fleet buyers, as 1,352 of those cars total went to private customers.