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  'Lost' Aston Martin 2/4 'Finds' £206,000 at Classic Auction 10 Sep 2010 (News)
  Bids on a range of lots came from across the globe, with cars going to Hong Kong, Austria, Poland, Germany and Switzerland. We believe this is a testament not only to the standard of the cars on offer but also to Barons’ ability to publicise the cars in our sales, through our website, press office, communication with our database of potential buyers and our advertising activity.
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  BCA Reports £300 Rise in Prices in January 5 Feb 2009 (News)
  This suggests that motorists are now a little more confident to buy used cars – after all, they remain exceptional value for money.” According to BCA’s figures, average values for Fleet & Lease cars rose by £248 (4.6%) while average Part-Exchange values climbed by just £55 (2.7%).
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  Classic Americans at Auction Today 20 Feb 2006 (News)
  View Top Car catalogue at www.bca-europe,com/prestige 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
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  Visitors flock to Race Retro 27 Feb 2018 (News)
  Other famous motoring names attending included Jimmy and Alister McRae, Jaguar test driver Norman Dewis, Rosemary Smith, Bron Burrell, and Tony Mason. The show brought together a mix of rarely seen racing and rally cars including the McLaren M14a, Dan Gurney’s last Formula One car, and a tribute to 40 years of 'ground effects' with a display including the Lotus 79, Williams FW07, a Porsche 956, and a freshly restored Chevron B48 that had not been seen for more than 30 years.
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  Sensational DS Decapotable heads French Contingent in Historics 25th November Classic Car Auction 20 Nov 2017 (News)
  It was originally owned by Sir David Duncan who was part of the Mackintosh family, famous for making toffees. He used the car in Kenya and kept her at his lodge near Nairobi. It was sold on in 1995, was restored and remained in South Africa’s kinder climate until shipped to the UK in 1999. With only 68,000 miles recorded and with the desirable ‘frog eye’ headlights last featured in 1967 the car is estimated at £24,000 to £30,000.
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  Pollution warnings ignored by Government in its pursuit of diesel friendly VED, official documents suggest 20 Nov 2017 (News)
  “This will only heighten the sense of injustice felt by millions of people who bought their diesels cars in good faith.” In 2001, Gordon Brown introduced a sliding CO2 scale for VED to cut carbon dioxide emissions. As a result, the number of diesel cars on the road ballooned from three to 12 million as drivers took advantage of cheap road tax.
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  Lightweight Porsches prove popular at auction 18 Oct 2016 (News)
  Lightweight 911s, the favourite of Porsche purists, proved some of the most popular cars in the auction hall, with a 2010 Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS - Gen II, finished in the distinctive colour combination of Carrera White with Red wheels and decals, selling for £168,750, more than £30,000 over its lower estimate.
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  Triumph milestones to be celebrated at Silverstone Classic 30 Apr 2015 (News)
  When released in 1955, the Triumph TR3 was a considerable progression from the previous TR2. Most notably, perhaps, it was the first British series production car to feature disc brakes, technology that we all now take for granted. Ten years later, the Triumph TR4A was introduced, again showcasing significant steps forward in sports car engineering with its independent rear suspension and revised styling to fit the requirements for indictor repeaters in the vital American market.
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  Results: Bonhams Classic Car and Motorcycle Auction, Harrogate, 12th November 2014 13 Nov 2014 (News)
  Bonhams quickly posted results for its 12 th November Harrogate sale of classic cars and motorcycles. The most outstanding price was £35,650 paid for a 1943 Willys Jeep. Totally restored with a complete spec of shovels, panniers, towropes, etc., even a new body.
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  Eight Former BTCC Champions to Race for Goodwood Revival St Mary's Trophy 17 Jul 2014 (News)
  This is the HRDC brought to its biggest audience of the year. And as well as the cars there will be celebrity drivers These include Italian tin-top legend Fabrizio Giovanardi, who claimed the 2007 and 2008 BTCC titles to add to his Spanish, Italian and European crowns, approriately making his Revival debut in an Alfa Giulietta.
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  Reader review of the month: April 2014 2 May 2014 (News)
  review=3065#selected">Click for the review Chevrolet Volt, by Youwontseemefordust The Volt, also sold as the Vauxhall Ampera, is an interesting car in that it offers the strengths of an electric car with the advantage of a petrol generator for long trips. Those interested will be keen to read an owner’s review – and the one written by Youwontseemefordust is very good indeed.
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  Phenomenal 1971 Iberia Trophy Race to be celebrated at Crystal Palace 28 Apr 2014 (News)
  My car sustained more dents than I had gathered through the whole season." In addition to this unique reunion, Motorsport at the Palace 2014 will again be thrilling spectators with plenty of exciting, on-track action.
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  Report: RM Auctions, Paris, 5 February 6 Feb 2014 (News)
  It's a very important arrival at Retromobile, cementing the event's status at the top table of the classic car must-do events. Max Girardo, managing director, RM Europe, speaking about RM's first Paris event, concluded: 'We wanted our debut sale to impress by bringing some exceptional cars to market, and we have continued our amazing track record in Europe.
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  Report: RM Auctions, Arizona, 16-17 January 20 Jan 2014 (News)
  While the 1930 Duesenberg Model J ‘Disappearing Top’ Convertible Coupe (both pictured below), sold for $2,200,000. 'RM Auctions continues to prove that the combination of great cars, knowledgeable clients and a beautiful auction venue is a winning formula for both buyers and sellers,' said Ian Kelleher, Car Specialist, RM Auctions. 'This year’s two-day sale was an unqualified success and set a terrific benchmark for the entire Arizona auction week, not to mention a fantastic start for the 2014 auction season.'
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  Tamper-Proof Centralised Digital Service Records Add to Value of Used Mazdas. 15 Nov 2013 (News)
  Another major bonus with DSR is that it prevents mileage manipulation in the used car market because repairers log the mileage at each visit throughout the life of the car. It also provides repairers with a complete picture of what has been done and what needs to be done, including the use of extended service parts which are not always documented by traditional service booklets.
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  683 Mazda MX-5s Set New One Model Parade World Record 17 Jun 2013 (News)
  The second prize went to Maarten Tuiten from Almelo (NL), followed by Ludo Vander Vliet from Duffel (B), winning third place in this competition. At the end of the day, about 250 cars still present joined to form a large drive-in cinema. Prior to the showing, the viewers were asked to pick from three films and seated at the wheel of their cars, the owners cast their vote by blowing their horn to indicate their preferred film.
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  Ferrari leads the way at Bonhams' new Spa auction 28 May 2013 (News)
    Philip Kantor, Head of the Mainland European Motoring department, said: 'We put together an auction offering a diverse selection of motor cars, and were pleased to welcome a large crowd of bidders and onlookers to the auction on Saturday. We sold a number of exceptional motor cars, including of course the wonderful Miura P400 that was restored under the watchful eye of the legendary Valentino Balboni.'
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  'Garage Find' ex Onassis Lamborghini Miura S in December 4th Car Auction 28 Nov 2012 (News)
  The Muira S was one of only 140 ever built and is to be sold at the COYS “True Greats” Christmas auction in London next week on Tuesday December 4th at an estimate of £370,000.  Other important collectors’ cars coming up for sale at this auction include a rare 1934 Riley Imp, estimated at  £70,000 to £80,000; a 1938 BMW 328 Roadster, estimated at £400,000 to £500,000, and a second fully restored Lamborghini Miura SV, estimated at £370,000 to £420,000.
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  Ask HJ: What’s trending October 2012? 25 Oct 2012 (News)
  As the nights draw in and winter approaches it seems some car owners are preparing for the ice and snow. October’s trending topics include maintenance and servicing, winter tyres and 4x4s. That’s good news – ensuring your car is in good working order as weather conditions worsen is certainly a sensible idea.
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  Mazda MX-5 Forces Team Prepares For Gruelling 24 Hour Race 30 Sep 2011 (News)
  To donate to the charities go to http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/forcesMX-5 or text ‘Race24 £5' to 70070. Joining the MX-5 Forces Car will be the regular MX-5 and a second production MX-5 race car. The cars are expected to complete 1,000 competition miles in 24 hours making this the most gruelling race in the British motor racing calendar.