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  1957 Ford Zephyr Convertible Makes £22,412 at Barons 1 Nov 2012 (News)
  This sale is always popular, not just because Barons rolls out complimentary sherry and mince pies but also because of the selection of cars usually consigned to the event, which has become a favourite among classic enthusiasts.  For further information, or to consign a car to this sale, email info@barons-auctions.com , visit www.barons-auctions.com or call  08454 30 60 60.
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  Spotted in the classifieds: Summer cars 28 May 2012 (News)
  Whether you’re interested in a convertible, a coupe or just a regular everyday hatchback, you’ll find pricing guidance here , and a selection of used and new car listings here . 
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  Congestion Charge Exempt 5 Jan 2011 (News)
  From 4 January 2011 all of the following cars are London Congestion Charge exempt (subject to £10pa registration with TfL) and are also VED (road tax) exempt:   Electric cars: Citroen C-Zero G-Wiz Mitsubishi iMIEV Nissan Leaf Peugeot ion Think electric   Petrol engined cars emitting less than 100g/km CO2 Congestion Tax and VED Exempt: FIAT 500 TwinAir 95g/km Honda Insight 80g/km  Hyundai i10 1.0 3-cylinder KIA Picanto 1.0 3-cylinder (arriving Spring 2011) Lexus CT200h 96g/km Nissan Micra K13 Supercharged Toyota IQ 1.0 5-spd manual 99g/km  Toyota Auris hybrid 89g/km Toyota Prius III     Diesel engined cars emitting less than 100g/km CO2 Congestion Tax and VED Exempt:  Citroen C3 Airdream + 99g/km Citroen DS3 DStyle 99g/km Ford Fiesta 1.6 ECOnetic 5-speed manual 99g/km Ford Focus ECOnetic 1.6 with stop/start 99g/km (from January 2010)  Hyundai i20 blue 1.4 75PS 6-speed 99g/km from 2009)  MINI One D 2011 model diesel MINI Cooper D 2011 model diesel Peugeot 207 Economique 1.6HDI 90 99g/km  from October 2009 Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 99g/km Renault Twingo 1.5 eco2 (from early 2011) 90g/km Renault Clio 1.5 eco2 (from February 2010) 98g/km  SEAT Ibiza 1.2 E Ecomotive 5-speed manual 92g/km SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive 5-speed manual 99g/km and 89g/km SEAT Leon Ecomotive 1.6 diesel 99g/km from October 2009   Skoda Fabia GreenLine II 89 g/km Skoda Octavia GreenLine II 99 g/km Vauxhall Corsa ecoFLEX 1.3 3-dr/5-dr (from January 2010) 94g/km - 98g/km VW Polo Bluemotion 1 5-spd manual 99g/km  VW Polo Bluemotion (all 2008 models) 5-spd manual 99g/km  VW Golf Mk V1 1.6TDI Bluemotion 99g/km  from mid 2009 VW Golf VI Bluemotion 99g/km Volvo C30 DRIVe 99G/KM FROM 16-11-2010 Volvo S40 DRIVe 99G/KM FROM 16-11-2010  Volvo V50 DRIVe 99G/KM FROM 16-11-2010   Congestion Charge Auto Pay Scheme The Congestion Charge has now risen to £12 if paid by midnight of the day following the car entering the CC zone, £10 is paid on the day, or £9 if paid by the long awaited Congestion Charge Auto Pay Scheme.
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  Bidders brave the elements to be at Brooklands 7 Dec 2010 (News)
  For more information, and to consign cars to future Historics at Brooklands auctions, call 0800 988 3838, e-mail: auctions@historics.co.uk , or see the website, www.historics.co.uk .
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  Rare and Beautiful Bentley Coupe in 26th October Auction 22 Oct 2010 (News)
  International style includes a stunning 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 427 show car (£26,000-£29,000), a very striking 1955 Oldsmobile 98-Rocket (£15,000-£18,000), plus a very rare and superbly presented 1967 Saab Sonett V4  (£10,000-£12,000).
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  Ford Could Offer £4,500 Scrappage For Mondeo Size Cars 23 Apr 2009 (News)
  * based on 300,000 cars and average annual mileage Note: Fuel economy figures quoted are in UK mpg, are based on the European Fuel Economy Directive EU 80/1268/EEC and will differ from fuel economy drive cycle results in other regions of the world.
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  Up to £6,000 Off Citroen C4 Picassos 12 Oct 2008 (News)
  www.uk-car-discount.co.uk Cheap Citroen C4 Picasso and Grande Picasso saving up to £6000 on manufacturers retail price. Price includes, Free Delivery, 1st Reg Fee and 12 Months Road Tax. There are plenty of un registered stock vehicles or configure the new car with options and have it factory built.
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  Big Post Office Van Auction Today 24 Jun 2005 (News)
  Among the oddballs, a 7k mile 2004/54 Toyota Yaris 1.5 T-Sport sold for £7,200, a 17k mile 02 reg Yaris Verso automatic sold for £5,175, a 9k mile 2004/54 Hyundai Getz 1.3GSI 5-door sold for £4,700 and a rare 14k mile 03 reg Ford new Maverick 2.0XLT manual with leather sold for £8,350. Remember, the next Top Car sale at BCA Blackbushe is Monday 27th June, followed by more Top Car sales on 11th and 25th July. As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit

  Peugeot 206 Car Leasing From £139.99 26 Jan 2005 (News)
  Contract Hire and Car Leasing offers from www.dsgauto.com . The following is a selection of Peugeot 206 contract hire deals priced from £139.99 (+VAT) a month, all based on 3 advance payments and 10,000 miles per annum.
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  54 reg X3 and X5 at Top Car Today 11 Oct 2004 (News)
  And bargain of the day had to be an 88k mile Y reg Citroen C5 2.0HPI Exclusive, sold for just £3,100. Another Top Car auction at Brighouse on Wednesday www.bca-europe.com/prestige As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit

  Two Cars For a Quid at Auction Today 7 Jul 2004 (News)
  Also good value, a 70k mile 96P Mercedes S320 bid to £7,450, which is a full £20,000 less than the same RHD car would be up for retail in Thailand. Not everything was cheap today, though. And it was a big day for BMWs. A 69k mile 99T 323iSE auto sold for £7,450. A 60k mile 2001Y 318iSE sold for £9,150.
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  Grey Imported Ringers at BCA Blackbushe 30 Apr 2001 (News)
  But a 51,000 mile 98S Daewoom Matiz SE+ without a/c wasn't cheap at £2,900; a 31,000 mile 98R Golf Mk II GTi 5-door was dear at £7,000; and a scruffy 18,000 mile 99T Lexus IS200 SE manual was downright expensive at £15,750, proving that these cars have very strong residuals. The export trade to Malaysia ensured that a 42,000 mile 97P Mercedes E230 Elegance 5-speed automatic made a whopping £17,800 - £700 more than a 46,000 mile 99T E240 V6 Elegance auto in the Top Car Sale.
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  45 Classics at No Reserve in Historics 13th July Auction 10 Jul 2019 (News)
  Of the 180 Classic Cars in Historics 13th July Auction at Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, more than 45 are offered at No Reserve, including this rare and gorgeous 1979 AlfaSud Sprint 1.5. Others include a 1959 Ford F100 pick-up, a  1936 Austin 7 AAL (Ruby) Tourer, a  1972 Buick Riviera Boattail Coupé, a 2 001 Subaru Impreza WRX,  1964 Morris Minor 1000, a  1938 Wolseley Super Six (21hp), a  1998 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG, a  2003 Renault Avantime Privilege, a  2004 Jaguar XK8 convertible...
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  Gallery: Bicester Heritage Sunday Scramble 13 Oct 2017 (News)
  More than 3000 classic cars made the trip to Bicester Heritage for the end-of-season Sunday Scramble. The former RAF site, which is now a hub for the classic motor industry with more than 30 specialist businesses on site, holds regular gatherings throughout the year.
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  1934 Bentley special makes £142,400 23 Aug 2016 (News)
  A one-off Bentley has been sold for £142,400 by Historics auctions. The car went under the hammer at its Brooklands sale on Saturday, 20 August but didn’t’ sell until a few days later. Based on a 1934 3½ Litre Bentley, restorer Ian Pitney took the existing chassis and mechanicals and added his own bodywork to the car.
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  Top 10: Survivors from the 1960s 6 Jun 2016 (News)
  It also saw some of today’s best-loved classics launched – but which ones survive now in the highest numbers? We’ve number-crunched the survival figures for all cars of the ’60s, and here are the results – interesting for featuring just one foreign-built model. The figures include both roadworthy examples and those currently declared SORN. So if you’ve a favourite model from the decade of miniskirts, The Beatles and Mary Quant, check out whether or not it’s a top survivor.
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  Fords head to Beaulieu 26 Apr 2016 (News)
  Ford Heritage will display a 1965 Mustang alongside the brand new version of this legendary muscle car, while an early example of the Focus RS will be displayed with the latest incarnation of the model. And visitors will have the chance to vote for their favourite car of the event in the People’s Choice Award, with the owner of the winning vehicle receiving a commemorative Beaulieu trophy and Autoglym prize.
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  Ford Escort XR3i makes £13k at auction 4 Mar 2016 (News)
  A 1928 Rolls-Royce 20 that starred with Alec Guinness in the 1955 romantic comedy ‘To Paris With Love’ sold after the auction, although the price hasn’t been released. For all the prices of the car sold at the sale, click here .
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  Christmas Gift Guide: Top 10 DVDs and Blu-Rays 16 Nov 2015 (News)
  Although obviously it helps when the DVD is good – a copy of collected My Little Pony episodes might not go down all too well with a 20-year-old Call of Duty fan. So to help you pick the best car-themed DVD or Blu-Ray for your motor mad family member we’ve written a top 10. We’ve concentrated on newer movies – we’re assuming the classics like Bullitt are already in your collection on Betamax or Laserdisc.
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  Barn find Aston Martin DBS sold for £43,240 11 Mar 2015 (News)
  The last Aston Martin DBS to come off the production line sold for £43,240 at auction. The car, which was found in a Surrey barn , went under the hammer at Coys Spring Classics sale in London on 10 March.